Just got home from my current rotation: Tuloy Foundation. it started in 1993 (Tuloy sa Don Bosco Children's Village, Makati) with just a simple structured building holding only a few kids; however, in the year 2000, DSWD Muntinlupa donated to them the current place where we're on duty now. It's right in front of ATC. This foundation helps indigent children, offering free board and lodging, education, etc. and saving them from the harsh reality of life on the streets, preventing them from being beggars, or even worse, thieves/criminals. Some may have had a troubled past and sought protection.
The ages of those indigent people who benefit from this foundation ranges from 9-17/18 years old. They're given vocationals such as automotive, mechanic, AC tech, etc. they even offer baking/cooking classes! They're even given 1yr OJT! As we saw on their video, one of their "graduates" even got to work in Honda for a year, then in Caltex. AMAZING! What a nice thing to know.
The foundation holds 9 dorms, 7 of which are occupied. They have 2 types of "clients": residents and non-residents. The residents are those who stay there full time, availing of free board and lodging, education, food, etc. The non-residents, on the other hand, go their own ways after classes... going home to their parents, etc. They bring their own lunch but are provided with snacks. And I was shocked to find out that the snack they were being served was Gardenia bread! how sosy! :) Turns out, Gardenia is one of their benefactors... okay, so all the more reason for me to support Gardenia!!! :) And, another thing is that if these children get sick, they're hospital is Asian Hospital, who is also a benefactor of the Don Bosco Foundation.
I'm so amazed to see that there still live people willing to reach out to others and lend a helping hand. And, I really do hope that they continue to touch/inspire/motivate other people to do the same in exerting effort to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
I definitely am looking forward to the days we'd be having our RLE duties in this foundation. Actually, I'm even considering being a volunteer... to tutor these kids. I can't believe I'm saying that. But I am serious about it; I even grabbed a form to fill up... so far my mom's supportive of it. so there.... in the meantime, gotta do some researches for my teachings... ;)
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hi! i used to work @ southville in the lab im not sure if you know me & i am a volunteer tutor in tuloy foundation..it was indeed a good opportunity to share are little time & knowledge with this former street children..
hi miss brigette! =) yes, i do remember seeing you during our lab classes before... but, you're not with southville any longer? anyway, nice to hear from you po =)
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