May 23-28, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
CDAO ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2009
The Community Development Assistance Office (CDAO) of Imus, Cavite focused on the implementation of mass-centered projects this April 2009. These projects include the following:
• Supplemental feeding for the undernourished children in various barangays with high incidence of undernourishment
• Gift-giving and provision of materials assistance to disadvantaged children of Imus in partnership with Kiwanis Club Pearl of Imus benefiting 360 children from various poor communities
• Distribution of Bedkits to indigent kids sponsored by the Canadian-based NGO Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW).
• Livelihood skills trainings and seminars for the unskilled women in poor communities in partnership with various national government officials and other NGOs. These include dishwashing liquid and fabric conditioner making, integrated food processing, and products out of recycled materials like papers, and plastics.
• Medical Mission and Mass Feeding Program sponsored by Sen. Mar “Mr. Palengke” Roxas
As part of CDAO support to both the government’s advocacy on environment protection, its youth organizers through the Pag-asa Youth Association (PYA) led this month’s Operation Linis/ Cleanliness Drive every Saturday in Clusters 3 & 4. Strict implementation of the local government’s waste management policies is promoted and explained to the Imusenos.
A day of teambuilding, fun and games for the CDAO Team was held on April 18, 2009 at Jardin de Dasmarinas in Dasmarinas, Cavite. This was a summer treat of CDAO Head, Ms Tina H. Viegan, RSW to her Team in gratitude for their unwavering service to their assigned tasks and communities.
The regular staff development and spiritual/values formation for the CDAO Team every Friday is receiving commendation from various observers. Ms Viegan, firmly believes that integrating spirituality into social service has a big advantage, bringing to the people of Imus not only the basic services but the Christian values.
CDAO continues to create a harmonious relationship with the local government of Imus, private individuals and organizations, and other NGOs/POs with the aim of bringing to the people of Imus quality service from a Team of mind and heart.
• Supplemental feeding for the undernourished children in various barangays with high incidence of undernourishment
• Gift-giving and provision of materials assistance to disadvantaged children of Imus in partnership with Kiwanis Club Pearl of Imus benefiting 360 children from various poor communities
• Distribution of Bedkits to indigent kids sponsored by the Canadian-based NGO Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW).
• Livelihood skills trainings and seminars for the unskilled women in poor communities in partnership with various national government officials and other NGOs. These include dishwashing liquid and fabric conditioner making, integrated food processing, and products out of recycled materials like papers, and plastics.
• Medical Mission and Mass Feeding Program sponsored by Sen. Mar “Mr. Palengke” Roxas
As part of CDAO support to both the government’s advocacy on environment protection, its youth organizers through the Pag-asa Youth Association (PYA) led this month’s Operation Linis/ Cleanliness Drive every Saturday in Clusters 3 & 4. Strict implementation of the local government’s waste management policies is promoted and explained to the Imusenos.
A day of teambuilding, fun and games for the CDAO Team was held on April 18, 2009 at Jardin de Dasmarinas in Dasmarinas, Cavite. This was a summer treat of CDAO Head, Ms Tina H. Viegan, RSW to her Team in gratitude for their unwavering service to their assigned tasks and communities.
The regular staff development and spiritual/values formation for the CDAO Team every Friday is receiving commendation from various observers. Ms Viegan, firmly believes that integrating spirituality into social service has a big advantage, bringing to the people of Imus not only the basic services but the Christian values.
CDAO continues to create a harmonious relationship with the local government of Imus, private individuals and organizations, and other NGOs/POs with the aim of bringing to the people of Imus quality service from a Team of mind and heart.
Spiritual and Values Formation in May 2009
The weekly spiritual and values formation is gaining support from various departments of Imus Local Government. The CDAO team was commended by various NGOs and POs for initiating such program which aims to integrate spirituality into social service.
This program was adopted by CDAO Head, Ms Tina H. Viegan from A-Star Foundation, Inc., which she formlerly managed its operations prior to joining CDAO. A-Star Foundation, Inc. This spiritual formation is called BEC Family Hour conducted once a week in different houses within the community. They pray together, read the Gospel for the day and reflect on it, and share their thoughts and reflections on the Gospel based on their daily life experiences.
This program was adopted by CDAO Head, Ms Tina H. Viegan from A-Star Foundation, Inc., which she formlerly managed its operations prior to joining CDAO. A-Star Foundation, Inc. This spiritual formation is called BEC Family Hour conducted once a week in different houses within the community. They pray together, read the Gospel for the day and reflect on it, and share their thoughts and reflections on the Gospel based on their daily life experiences.
A-Star Foundation, Inc.: Ten Years of Committed Service to the People of Imus
A-Star Foundation, Inc. started its local operation in Imus in 1999. Ms. Cristina H. Viegan, RSW , its Social Worker then, coordinated with the local government of Imus to adopt five communities where their programs and services will be implemented. Mayor Jaro, the Municipal Mayor that time granted the request of A-Star Foundation, Inc. to adopt Villa Fatima in Bucandala IV, Bicol Region in Pag-asa 3, Riverside in Tanzang Luma VI, Sitio Pulo in Anabu 2C, and Toclong 2B.
Five programs and services were introduced by A-Star Foundation, Inc. to the communities which include Family and Life Services, Livelihood Services, Environment Advocacy and Protection, Primary Health Care Services and Other Support Services (FLEPO).
The Family and Life Services are composed of spiritual and values formation programs, lenten recollection, seminars such as effective parenting, anti-drug campaigns, leadership skills training, pro-life advocacy, gift-giving and youth animation.
Livelihood services are composed of livelihood skills training for unskilled women/mothers and out-of-school youth; tapping of resources for the provision of capital to start a small business; and monitoring of livelihood programs in five depressed communities.
Environment Advocacy and Protection Services include clean and green projects, tree-planting, and waste management.
Primary Health Care Services include medical, optical and dental services; dog vaccination; operation circumcision; assistance to persons with disability and senior citizens; and referral of medical cases to government hospitals, PCSO and other government agencies.
Other Support Services include coordination meetings with various NGOs, POs, government agencies for joint-projects collaborations; assistance to walk-in clients; and attendance to seminars on social welfare and development.
For ten years, A-Star Foundation. Inc. has been a partner of Imus local government in delivering services to indigent individuals, families and groups. Their existence for ten years is a remarkable record for an NGO in Imus, which reflects genuine partnership of NGOs and the local government.
To-date A-Star Foundation, Inc. serves not only the initial five communities but majority of indigent communities within the Municipality. Thousands of Imusenos have been served and will be served by A-Star Foundation, Inc. as it continues to renew its commitment to deliver FLEPO to the people of Imus.
We commend the A-Star Foundation, Inc. Team led by its CEO Mrs. Stella Acedera, community leaders and volunteers; for their unconditional love for the less-privileged individuals, families and groups in Imus.
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