Charity Week

My week was extraordinary.

I had the opportunity to be part of 2 charity events this week.

1. I am Treasurer of the Foundation established by the company I work for. Among the Foundation's projects are building schools in Gawad Kalinga communities. If you are familiar with Gawad Kalinga, you already know that the organization helps build homes and communities for the less fortunate. Last Wednesday, we inaugurated a new school (the 15th, if I remember right). I am always humbled by the presence of people who do Gawad Kalinga work, and I am glad now that I have a small part in helping build communities for the less fortunate.

2. Employess of my company can voluntary contribute to a Fund that will be used specifically for charity work. This is separate from the foundation above. Funding for the foundation above comes from the company. This Fund is solely funded by the employees' voluntary contributions ( a minimum of P10 a month). I am part of the Board of Trustees whose main responsibilities are selecting and prioritizing outreach/charity projects and managing the fund. One of our projects is a monthly medical and dental mission in depressed areas around Metro Manila. Today, we were in a community in Caloocan. I'm very tired now, but I didn't feel it when I was there. Everytime I participate in these missions, I always learn a lot of things and I always feel thankful for what I have. I just feel lucky that my loved ones and I don't have that much difficulty with medical and dental care for ourselves. And really, P10 a month goes a long, long way --- and really, what is P10 to us?