Elsie Gaches Village, a residential care facility that serves mentally challenge persons with underlying medical problems, celebrated the Valentines Season by putting up recreational activities for its residents. Residents and staff joined the valentine cards making to express their love and appreciation to everyone. The cards were posted on the multi-purpose hall so anyone can continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village rejoices Valentine’s Season
Foster care: giving an opportunity to children one at a time
In front of DSWD-NCR officials and staff today during the Department’s flag raising ceremony, Roquena Domingo, a licensed foster parent since July 2015 expressed how happy her family is after fostering “Kath Kath” which for her is both a privilege and an honor. “It is such an honor and privilege to help others through foster continue reading : Foster care: giving an opportunity to children one at a time
Jose Fabella’s Valentine Celebration
LOVE IS ALL AROUND. Two residents of Jose Fabella Center (JFC) pose in the heart-shaped booth during the celebration of its Valentine’s Day. JFC is a residential care facility located in Mandaluyong City which caters to individuals, groups and families who are mendicants, beggars, transients and adults with special needs. ###
Anthony Edward : Adopting a child is our God’s greatest gift
What are you praying for? Some may want a beautiful house or modern gadgets that make their life more convenient. Others may want to travel around the world and experience different cultures and traditions. But for married couple namely Anthony Edward and Ella Garcia, all they asked for is to have a child. “We always continue reading : Anthony Edward : Adopting a child is our God’s greatest gift
Newly elected officers of the Regional ABSNET Federation take oath
The newly elected officers of the Regional Area-Based Standards Network Federation (RAF) in the National Capital Region took an oath as partners of the Department of Social Welfare and Development towards the effective and efficient delivery of social services to the disadvantaged individuals, families and communities, held during flag ceremony of FO-NCR on February 9, continue reading : Newly elected officers of the Regional ABSNET Federation take oath
Children with special needs led the celebration of EGV’s 52nd founding anniversary
Opened by the graceful doxology of its residents, the Elsie Gaches Village through a ceremony on February 5, 2016, concluded the center’s celebration of its 52nd founding anniversary held in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. In her opening remarks, Maria Haley a resident of EGV for 11 years expressed his endless gratitude to the staff and benefactors continue reading : Children with special needs led the celebration of EGV’s 52nd founding anniversary
Non-social worker happily joined and stays at DSWD
Mary Grace L. Pagaran, 34 years old, a graduate of BS Psychology and now an industrious City Link of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) since January 17, 2011. Even before being an employee of DSWD, Mary Grace is already looking forward to join the manpower of the Department continue reading : Non-social worker happily joined and stays at DSWD
Friends of Elsie Gaches Village Inc. and Sisters of Charity of St. Anne Inc., continue partnership with DSWD
The Friends of Elsie Gaches Village (FEGV) and Sisters of Charity of St. Anne Inc, (SCSA) inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to continue their commitment to assist the Elsie Gaches Village, a residential care facility that provides care, protection and rehabilitation to Persons with Disabilities (PWDS), specifically continue reading : Friends of Elsie Gaches Village Inc. and Sisters of Charity of St. Anne Inc., continue partnership with DSWD