Who can forget that memorable concert entitled “The Best of Broadway and the Classics” last February 2. It was an evening of celebration, love, and nostalgia that featured the enduring allure of Broadway and classic tunes—all for a worthy cause. Among the many organizations that were supported by this concert event helmed by PP Eddie Yap was the Sisters of Mary in Silang, Cavite.
At the Club's luncheon meeting at the Peninsula Manila on May 7, a significant partnership was forged. VP Howie Calleja, on behalf of RC Makati, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Sister Teresita Sumalabe, the Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer of Fr. Al's Children Foundation, Inc., representing the Sisters of Mary. This MoA signing, witnessed by Dir. Rodrigo Segura for the Club and Sister Mylene B. Arambulo for the Sisters of Mary, symbolizes the shared commitment to the cause of education and empowerment.
The generous donation from RC Makati will have a profound impact on the Sisters of Mary. It will enable the procurement of ten (10) desktop computers, totaling P560,000, to enhance the Sisters of Mary's Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Training program. This program is a crucial step in equipping Senior High School students with the skills and resources needed to excel in CNC careers, empowering them to succeed in their chosen fields.
RC Makati's support for the Sisters of Mary goes beyond the computer donation. The Club will also bring the SuPEER Heroes Facilitating Training Program, in partnership with the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, to the Sisters of Mary School in Cavite. This program, valued at P500,000, is a testament to our commitment to enriching the educational experience at the institution. It will benefit over eighty (80) student leaders and teachers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in their communities.
The total funding for these initiatives amounts to over P1 million, showcasing RC Makati's commitment to supporting education and empowering youth. This support was made possible through the success of "The Best of Broadway" fundraising concert, co-organized by RC Makati and RC Makati Premier District and produced by PP Eddie.
The Sisters of Mary is renowned for its work in establishing Boystowns and Girlstowns which serve as boarding schools for deserving students from impoverished backgrounds. The institution provides comprehensive support, including food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and quality secondary education focused on a technical-vocational curriculum, all free of charge.
Aside from the support to the Sisters of Mary, the two other beneficiary organizations which the concert had supported were: Dualtech, where the Club sponsored 15 scholars, and facilitated the procurement of modern CNC equipment for a global grant; and the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, where the Club funded two SuPEER Heroes programs, one at Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School in Makati and another at STI in Pampanga. The third site will be at the Sisters of Mary.
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