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Batch18: San Luis

“Help Us Help Them”

It’s the slogan we’ve lived by since the inception of our organization. On rare occasions, other groups will reach out in an attempt to collaborate in distributing donations. By ourselves, we know what we are capable of. But with the help of others, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish. Together with Jollybox, Philippine Medical Association, Kababayanihan, Books for the Barrios, and Kusina on Wheels, we travelled 90 miles south of Manila to San Luis, Bantangas where we provided its residence what we hope is a memorable day.

We showed up with our usual clothes donated by some of our followers from Southern California; Packed inside custom-made bags provided by an anonymous sponsor. We also provided some school supplies we gathered at our Santa Clarita Valley drive earlier this year. Kusina On Wheels provided the pencils and food during the event. The Philippine Medical Association provided on-site check up including blood pressure, blood sugar, and oxygen level checks. Kababayanihan provided kids vitamins that the children of San Luis desperately need.

This is the second time we collaborated with JollyBox, and it’s always an honor to be part of their outreach events. They distributed medicine, gummy bear treats, school supplies and slippers. We also got a preview of their 4th library project with books donated by BOOKS for the BARRIOS. Thank you Jollybox for organizing such an amazing event, and praises to all the organizations involved.

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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.

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.

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!

Maligayang pasko at manigong baong taon!

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