It was a bus ride like no other.We were on board the one which was full of staff from the housekeeping department of one of manila's most affluent Hotels.It was around noontime of Saturday,September 15,2012 and we were headed to PANGARAP FOUNDATION along Taft Avenue.
PANGARAP FOUDATION is a shelter for boys ranging in age from 8 to 17 who are in need of special protection with the objective of ensuring that these children do not return to the streets and are given support, recovery, development, reintegration to society.
Marriott Manila on the other hand was here as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility aka corporate conscience.This is Marriott Manila's Spirit to Serve.
THE PRESENTATIONS
"It felt like Christmas in September"----that's me quoting myself.It was a time when you feel the spirit of joy and giving is very much alive.
Part of the day's activity was to entertain the kids and the housekeeping staff of Marriott Manila prepared dance and song numbers for the kids.And the kids of Pangarap Foundation also showed their talents.There were also games which made the atmosphere festive.Indeed,felt like a Christmas Party for a cause.
I felt how the employees of Marriott interact with the kids of Pangarap Foundation and the sincerity to share their time and talent to them.
Many of the kids who qualified the initial screening to check for allergies for example were given vaccine that day.
Two weeks prior to the event, no less than twenty international chefs of Marriott from different countries cooked for 200 kids at Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Pasay City.http://www.recyclebinofamiddlechild.com/2012/09/marriott-hotel-manila-cooks-with-heart.html
Here, food were also given to the kids of Pangarap Foundation.
COMMUNICATING THE CAUSE and making it felt.
" Working with charitable organizations, we are serving our communities through these
signature issues: SHELTER AND FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, READINESS FOR HOTEL
CAREERS, VITALITY OF CHILDREN, EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES.
As a good corporate citizen, Marriott is strengthening our communities throughout the
world – today, and for tomorrow." ---- says Chairman and CEO, J.W.Marriott, Jr.
TO DATE, Marriott employees has volunteered nearly 295,000 hours through company-sponsored
events—equivalent value of $5.7 million.The one in Pangarap Foundation was just one of them.
Yes, I do get invited in events but events like this one are special.Me ibang kurot sa puso.I am so happy to lay witness to it.God Bless those who extend love and help to those in need :)
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PANGARAP FOUDATION is a shelter for boys ranging in age from 8 to 17 who are in need of special protection with the objective of ensuring that these children do not return to the streets and are given support, recovery, development, reintegration to society.
Marriott Manila on the other hand was here as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility aka corporate conscience.This is Marriott Manila's Spirit to Serve.
PANGARAP FOUNDATION and Marriott Manila's Spirit to Serve
THE KIDS OF PANGARAP FOUNDATION
THE PRESENTATIONS
"It felt like Christmas in September"----that's me quoting myself.It was a time when you feel the spirit of joy and giving is very much alive.
Part of the day's activity was to entertain the kids and the housekeeping staff of Marriott Manila prepared dance and song numbers for the kids.And the kids of Pangarap Foundation also showed their talents.There were also games which made the atmosphere festive.Indeed,felt like a Christmas Party for a cause.
I felt how the employees of Marriott interact with the kids of Pangarap Foundation and the sincerity to share their time and talent to them.
THE VACCINATION
Many of the kids who qualified the initial screening to check for allergies for example were given vaccine that day.
THE FEEDING PROGRAM
Two weeks prior to the event, no less than twenty international chefs of Marriott from different countries cooked for 200 kids at Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Pasay City.http://www.recyclebinofamiddlechild.com/2012/09/marriott-hotel-manila-cooks-with-heart.html
Here, food were also given to the kids of Pangarap Foundation.
the director of Pangarap Foundation
COMMUNICATING THE CAUSE and making it felt.
" Working with charitable organizations, we are serving our communities through these
signature issues: SHELTER AND FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, READINESS FOR HOTEL
CAREERS, VITALITY OF CHILDREN, EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES.
As a good corporate citizen, Marriott is strengthening our communities throughout the
world – today, and for tomorrow." ---- says Chairman and CEO, J.W.Marriott, Jr.
the staff of the housekeeping department of Marriott Manila
events—equivalent value of $5.7 million.The one in Pangarap Foundation was just one of them.
Yes, I do get invited in events but events like this one are special.Me ibang kurot sa puso.I am so happy to lay witness to it.God Bless those who extend love and help to those in need :)
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Hala. laki ng tyan ko, hehehe
ReplyDeletemabuhay ang foundation na iyan....
ReplyDeletesana maging part ako ng isang foundation someday
ReplyDeleteGod bless the people who are selfless, generous and charitable. God bless Marriott in Manila!
ReplyDeleteI suddenly miss doing Medical Missions.
On a lighter note, gusto kong maging best friends ang mga taga-Marriott! hehehe! Seriously, I have a somewhat like points-rewards card of Marriott Hotels in blue, which I gained after we checked in at Renaissance Hotel (which is also operated by Marriott) in Kota Bharu, Kelantan a year ago, however, we have not tried accomodation and F&B of Marriott in Manila. Hopefully, pag nakauwi kami next year. :)