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Batch4: Mobile Distribution II

What if they live on the streets? In the attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19, we were told to stay home as much as possible. But how about the homeless? Those who are already considered the poorest of the poor even before this pandemic started. This global dilemma has turned their daily struggles worse a hundred folds. Besides a wall and roof to keep them dry and warm, they have to worry about food and water, not just for themselves but for their family.

As Manila deals with the government quarantine orders, 1in3out’s monthly donation distribution was put on hold due to an inter-city traveling suspension. With the success of our first Mobile Distribution last January, we decided to hit areas within the city to visit some of the homeless. With us are the usual bags of clothes, donated by our friends back in California. We also included 100 meal packs and bottled water. That’s at least one meal they don’t have to worry about for that day.

We all have our struggles dealing with this global pandemic. But let’s not forget those who are less-fortunate who have life worse than most of us. Every country has their own homeless problem. Things are bad in a third-world country. Things are worse in the Philippines.

THANK YOU to all those who donated for this Batch. The clothing you gave us reached their intended destination: to the hands of those who really need them. The donations are appreciated. You are appreciated. Thank you for helping us help them!

*The first Mobile Distribution took place right after the Batch2 Distribution and we decided to just add the visuals in that page. Click HERE to go to that page.

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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