Work With the Poor

 

The blessing and turnover of the house for the Pili Orphans took place last Oct. 19, 2008 at Brgy. Hurnalan, Calamba, Laguna. The beneficiaries are the three siblings who were orphaned when a madman peppered their old bahay kubo with armalite bullets killing their parents, who were CFC FFL members, and three other siblings last May 2008. When offered a house to be built for them, they requested for one made of concrete with proper locks for the front door.  

 

The CFC FFL Work With the Poor ministry through its Member Housing Initiatives undertook the building of their house through a joint undertaking with Habitat for Humanity Philippines.  Our CFC FFL district in Laguna prepared the foundation and flooring while Habitat provided the steel frames, walls, roofing, doors, windows, etc.

 

The eldest of the children, Cherry Mae, was crying during an emotional message in the turnover ceremonies leaving those present teary eyed. She thanked the community for their support after the sad incident that befell their family. They consider our community their second family, having been taken care of by the CFC FFL chapter in their area.  In the picture, the  Pili children show off their door plate after receiving it from Bro. Ben Faller, Laguna’s Soc Min and WWP Coordinator.

 

 

Giving them a house is just the beginning. God gave these children to CFC FFL, to the Laguna district in particular. While Cherry may be able to land a job, we still continue to support the children, nurturing them according to God’s plan. Those who wish to contribute to the children’s welfare (education and other basic needs) may do so by contacting us through the link below.

 

“To God be the glory” (Phil 4:20)

 

 

http://www.cfcfflwwp.org/contactus.htm