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Batch17: Mobile Distribution IV

For the first time in our organization’s history, one of our Followers joined our donation distribution event. Jo Grefalda-Distrito from Gardena, CA has been following us for over a year. She has previously donated clothes to our cause and has sponsored a box before as well. In her most recent trip to the Philippines, she joined us in our mobile distribution preplanned specially for her visit.

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We took Jo around Manila, hitting up new spots and returning to familiar areas we knew frequented by the homeless. She has seen videos of our previous mobile distributions before so she knew what to expect. But actually being there is on a whole different level of experience. She got to ride the van with our dedicated volunteers, go face-to-face with the people that were excited for her gifts, strike a conversation with them, and be in the presence of what they consider as their homes. An avid dog-lover, she got to witness the condition of some of these canines still under the care of people who themselves are having a hard time taking care of their own lives. After the distribution, she took the team out for lunch and left us with a box of clothes she brought with her from America.

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Thanks Jo for all the support you’ve provided 1in3out. We hope this has been an eye-opening experience you can share with your

friends and family. We are looking forward to your next visit, and to all the help you’re sending our way.

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Special shoutout to all the donors for all the clothes distributed in this event, and the sponsors who covered shipping the boxes. We are nothing without your generosity and kind-hearted willingness to Help Us Help Them.

Brgy. Puray, Rizal

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Kyle is one of our first-time volunteers at our most recent event in Brgy. Puray. Here is his firsthand account of how he spent his Sunday with us:

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“Not knowing what to expect, I joined 1in3out on our outreach to Brgy. Puray, Rizal. The journey going there was already a challenge. The road was rough, full of lubak, and difficult to pass through. But despite this, the team didn’t give up and remained determined to reach the community.

 

When we arrived, we were faced with another challenge. We didn’t have a proper place to pack the goods we were going to distribute. With no time to waste, we immediately started packing under the heat of the sun. It was tiring, but everyone stayed committed because we knew the purpose of why we were there.

 

One moment that really stayed with me was when we served spaghetti to the community. It may seem simple, but seeing the smiles on their faces made it special. The children were also very happy during the games. Even small prizes like candies and chocolates made them excited. You could see how they smiled and appreciated every little thing they received.

 

This experience reminded me of something important:

“Sa simpleng bagay, makikita mo ang tunay na saya.”

We often complain about small inconveniences in our daily lives, but when you see their situation, you realize how they live simply yet happily.

 

Being part of this outreach inspired me to appreciate more, complain less, and always find ways to help others. A big thanks to everyone who made this outreach possible. Your support and generosity bring not just help, but also hope and happiness to the community.

 

Help Us Help Them!”

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After celebrating our 5th year anniversary and our 50th outreach to end 2025, 1in3out is starting 2026 late but with 2 outreach for the month of March. Starting off at Brgy Puray, Rizal - a little over an hour drive outside of Manila. That dusty tail end of this trip was an adventure for our vehicle and volunteers. But reaching Puray and spending that Sunday with its people was worth the challenge.

This outreach was made possible by our friends from Pomona, California: Wavlngth., Dom and The Gangcuangco Family, and all their friends. Their fundraiser last year has funded this entire event, and has provided temporary relief for the 150 families who calls Puray their home. Thank you so much from us here in 1in3out and the people of Puray. Maramig salamat po!

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