A Happier Christmas: A SteemPH Outreach!
Merry Christmas Steemians!
A few days ago, 2 days to be exact, I posted about seeking aid for the survivors of topical storm Vinta.
The state of Macasandig evacuation center.
When the post went up, there was an outpouring of love and support from people in the Steemit community. Part of which is a great donation from the @steemph community through the efforts of my good friend @deveerei.
We immediately sprung into action and we tapped my social outreach group Kuya Fish Campaign and approached the Macasandig Barangay council and asked what their needs are.
The barangay said that they were planning to give Christmas dinner to those in the center to at least make them happy during the Christmas Eve. They also specified the need for toiletries and othe foodstuff.
Donations are coming in from everywhere, but there are almost 2,600 individuals in the center. These donations come and go fairly quickly.
The data from the barangay.
So the group decided to add to the food for the center’s Christmas dinner and provide toiletries and some Christmas treats for the kids.
We bought 50+ kilos of spaghetti and 40+ pieces of chicken for the Christmas noche buena.
We also bought toiletries, cleaning materials like pails and brushes, some towels for some families in the badly hit areas. We also bought treats for the kids!
Volunteers packing.
We then turned over the food to the Macasandig barangay hall volunteers so they can prepare them for the Christmas feast!
Chicken!!
The group then gave out the treats and toiletries to kids and mothers.
We can still do more. There are other centers we can help, and there are projects that can help rebuild their homes and their lives. The proceeds of this post and other posts about Vinta will continue to fund said projects and outreach activities. You can also donate to @steemph for you to help make projects like this possible! We accomplished so much in one day. With your help, we know we can accomplish more.
We would like to thank your generosity and help. Special shoutout to @steemph and @deveerei! Thank you for giving the people of Macasandig a happier Christmas!
Thanks for taking the lead on this @adevaesparrago. Blessed christmas indeed.
Thanks so much for the support @dreamiely! I was in the same situation 6 years ago, when we got hit by sendong. We do what we can to help <3
I had the same experience during typhoon ondoy. And others had been a blessing to us then. Let's continue with the purpose of being a blessing to others this time :)
Great job Devs! Thanks for your amazing effort. God bless!
Thank you for being my bridge, Dev! We do what we can, and we will continue helping :)
This is the true spirit of Christmas. Very heart-warming. May more blessings come your way :) Merry Christmas!
I wanna join you, guys. I'm in Leyte, do you have a team here? Keep safe always.
Hello @mermaidvampire! Unfortunately, we’re just in Northern Mindanao. :( you can start your team in Leyte!! :D
Sounds cool. Thanks! All the best on your programs. :-)
Wonderful. At least, even for just a few hours these people were made happy by your group's efforts.
Hang on, everything will be fine. 😉
Thank you @arrliinn! We try to do our best :)
selfless steemians. one day I hope I will be able to share mine too :)
Any help would do @shengrubel! :)
your such a kind and generous person!!!
Thank you @jezmacher! We do our best :)
Wow very nice i love the child
Thank you @amirhayat! :)
God Bless you more and more guys. Good Job! Merry Christmas and happy new year sa ating lahat.
Thank you to you and your volunteers. It's our family mission to dedicate ourselves to charity and community outreach but without people like yourselves on the ground none of this would be possible.
Merry Christmas to you all and God Bless 🙏
Thank you for all your help. @bearone We’ve made people very happy despite what had happened. :) we will continue with the outreach programs, with the help of the steemph family!