It was a fine and sunny early morning of December 19, 2009 when a group of brothers and sisters from all North Sector districts gathered together in Cainta Municipal Hall to formally launch “Project Heart and Hands”, a rehabilitation effort of the Sector for the flood victims of Typhoon Ondoy which hit the country in September last year.
Arinda Team from North B, D, and UD
The different districts headed to their assigned Day Care Centers in Cainta bringing with them not only valuable goods but also joy in their hearts and warmth in their hands.
Our District, North B together with North D, University District, DSWD workers and PHH Team reps Jobaqs Baquiano & Avic Gaborni then proceeded to Arinda Day Care Center. We left the Cainta Municipal grounds a little delayed of our target time because the truck carrying our goods arrived late.
Serving the children at the Arinda Day Care
After an hour or so of traveling on rough road, we finally got to the site. We can still see and feel the devastation that typhoon “Ondoy” brought to the lives of the people in the area.
While waiting for things to settle, some brothers and sisters mingled with the children and the DSWD workers. Others helped out in unloading the goods from the truck to the venue. We started the program with an opening prayer led by Jutes Judith (UD). Jutes and Mac Panganiban (UD) facilitated the games (“Utos ng Hari”, “Bring Me”, etc.) which was participated in by the children who obviously had a great time and were excited to receive their prizes. We prepared pasta, sandwiches and juice for everyone including the parents of the children for snacks.
The LNP Team, headed by yours truly, also spent time to honor the DSWD workers of Arinda group for their dedication and service to the children and to the Day Care Center. Simple tokens of gratitude were also presented to them. The workers were prayed over after the honoring.
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The highlight of the event was the turning over of donations consisting of television sets, DVD players, electric fans, books & toys, weighing scales, vitamins, and cleaning materials to the Day Care Centers. On behalf of the DSWD workers, Jhing Ayap and Ofel Tagaduar expressed their gratitude to LNP for the donations.
The activity was concluded with a closing prayer led by Paeng Cruz (NDD).
- By Ronnie Oronce (NDB), December 19, 2009
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thanks po. sa lhat ng suporta at binigay nyong tulong sa aming mga Day Care Worker ng Cainta. Esp po sa Arinda ll dcc.