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Lupang Pangako, Zambales

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Our journey to give aid to our less-fortunate brothers and sisters took us to Lupang Pangako (Promised Land), a small community inside Iba, Zambales (5 hours northwest of Manila). A resettlement land provided to dislocated Aetas after the Mt. Pinatubo explosions back in 1991. Two generations after the destructive volcanic eruption, the grandchildren of the original settlers now attend this school. The future of this Aeta community now lies in the hands of these hopeful children.

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We connected with Roy and Joanne of Laoag Community Christian Church for this magical day. This power couple leads a handful of volunteers in providing the community their weekly Sunday enlightening. Our attendance tripled their typical Sunday celebration with our own brand of games and gifts.

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The event started with over an hour of fun games for the kids, and capped off with some McDonald’s burger and Zesto. We also provided them with donated dental kits and vitamins. The adults were also showered with gifts to bring home to their families: 2 kilos of rice and a bag of groceries double of what we usually distribute.

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Another successful outreach bringing countless smiles to all the residents of Lupang Pangako. Big thanks to the volunteers of both LCCC and 1in3out who helped make the day a breeze. Our biggest outreach of the year required a lot of financial help, and our sponsors came through with no problem. Lastly, thank you to Roy and Joanne for linking us with the Aetas and coordinating this event.

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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