Pinoy, French civic groups join hands for a cause
01/25/2011
FRANCE – Filipino organizations and their French counterparts joined hands to help the growing number of less fortunate in the country.
The Filipino Helping Hand Association, Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Il de France Chapter, and Entrade de Chaillot, a French organization joined forces in soliciting donations from banks, hotels, department stores and supermarkets to help those affected by the economic crisis.
Leo Mojica, founder of Filipino Helping Hand Association and Chapter Commander of Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Il de France Chapter, urged those in need, especially Filipinos, to contact his office so he could give them authorization to be able to collect goods from their organization.
“Huwag po kayong mag atubili, kung kayo po ay may kababayan, halimbawa may anak walang trabaho, walang makain, makipag-ugnayan lang po kayo sa akin,” he said.
On the other hand, OFW Susan Zita thanked the group for all the support she’s been receiving. Zita’s husband has been comatose for 5 years. They still have 2 small children. Zita’s family regularly collects goods and clothes from the groups.
“Malaking-malaking tulong po para sa amin lalo na po sa akin, ako’y nag-iisa na nagtatrabaho yun lang po at maraming salamat brother Leo,” she said.
Committed to help
Despite having their regular jobs, members and volunteers of these three groups find ways in serving the growing number of beggars and jobless residents in the country. They even extended their working hours to be able to reach out to those who are in need.
Elizabeth Larmendieu-Benevole, member of Filipino Helping Hand Association, said they are happy to be of help.
“People with difficulties, they come 3 times a week to eat something and to take some food and clothes for the week, and that is for 1 year and we are happy to have them here,” she said.
But apart from this, they also send relief goods to areas in the Philippines that have been affected by recent calamities.
For those who would like to avail of the services of the group, their office is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for women only); Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for men only); and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for men and women).
The Filipino Helping Hand Association, Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Il de France Chapter, and Entrade de Chaillot, a French organization joined forces in soliciting donations from banks, hotels, department stores and supermarkets to help those affected by the economic crisis.
Leo Mojica, founder of Filipino Helping Hand Association and Chapter Commander of Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Il de France Chapter, urged those in need, especially Filipinos, to contact his office so he could give them authorization to be able to collect goods from their organization.
“Huwag po kayong mag atubili, kung kayo po ay may kababayan, halimbawa may anak walang trabaho, walang makain, makipag-ugnayan lang po kayo sa akin,” he said.
On the other hand, OFW Susan Zita thanked the group for all the support she’s been receiving. Zita’s husband has been comatose for 5 years. They still have 2 small children. Zita’s family regularly collects goods and clothes from the groups.
“Malaking-malaking tulong po para sa amin lalo na po sa akin, ako’y nag-iisa na nagtatrabaho yun lang po at maraming salamat brother Leo,” she said.
Committed to help
Despite having their regular jobs, members and volunteers of these three groups find ways in serving the growing number of beggars and jobless residents in the country. They even extended their working hours to be able to reach out to those who are in need.
Elizabeth Larmendieu-Benevole, member of Filipino Helping Hand Association, said they are happy to be of help.
“People with difficulties, they come 3 times a week to eat something and to take some food and clothes for the week, and that is for 1 year and we are happy to have them here,” she said.
But apart from this, they also send relief goods to areas in the Philippines that have been affected by recent calamities.
For those who would like to avail of the services of the group, their office is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for women only); Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for men only); and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (for men and women).
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