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Batch32: Mobile Distribution VI

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A nighttime variation of our mobile distribution is a first for the organization. We wanted to bring attention to the homeless community residing within the shadows of this commercial district. And at the same time, feature the colorful Christmas lights put up by the residents and businesses of Cubao.

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Behind the crowd of Filipinos rushing to get home or do some Christmas shopping, a growing number of homeless people now makes their home in the alleys and sidewalks of one of the oldest commercial centers of the Philippines. We handed them a meal to solve their dinner problem, and a bag of groceries to give them a couple of days of survival.

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This holiday season, let's praise those who are celebrating Christmas with whatever few they have; and those who persevere not minding whatever they don't have.

 

2023 was a successful year for 1in3out. And despite our staff’s busy personal schedule, we managed to end the year with what we love doing. Thanks to all those who has helped us with one of our goals: one outreach a month! We are excited for what 2024 will bring us.

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Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!

Batch39: Mobile Distribution VII (Christmas Edition)

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This year’s Christmas Mobile Distribution took us to Araneta Avenue where a fair amount of homeless calls the sidewalks and medians their home. Connecting Quezon City and San Juan, the avenue is known for the many funeral home businesses that are set up in its 5km stretch. Visible are the less-fortunate individuals and families who set up their carts, tarps and cardboards providing them makeshift walls and roofs. The Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 covers the entire avenue providing them shade from the tropical sun and keeping them dry from the monsoon rain. At nightfall, the skyway provides bright lights in select areas of the street giving safety and security to those who calls the avenue their home.

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A tradition we started last year, the second installment of the night time version of our Mobile Distribution features the colorful Christmas decorations, lights and parol (Filipino Christmas lantern) of the neighborhood. At the same time, highlighting the condition of the homeless population of the Philippines as they try to celebrate Christmas and New Year despite their usual daily struggles. We stopped by several spots to bring Christmas joy through burgers and juice to some who has yet to eat dinner. Or perhaps those having their first meal of the day. What we take for granted could be the highlight of their day. And maybe for a night, they can go to sleep not starving.

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As we end 2024, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of 1in3out. The donors and sponsors who funded every outreach. The volunteers who spent their Sundays spreading joy. To everyone who has supported and believed in everything we did. MARAMING SALAMAT PO! We have big plans for 2025… stay tuned!

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Maligayang pasko at manigong baong taon!

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