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AJ Kalinga Center’s 9th Anniv: ‘All About Gratitude’
By Nirva Delacruz MANILA – Every year, our dear homeless look forward to the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center (AJKC) anniversary celebration. This year was no different, all because of a spirit of gratitude among our beneficiaries, volunteers, and staff. On July 16, the actual anniversary of AJKC, the AJKC residents, the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Foundation
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Reunited at Last: Melvin’s Homecoming
By Venice Narisma “Sir Vinz, this is Polangui, Albay, the place where I was born and where I felt the love of my relatives. But this is also the place where I experienced my worst nightmares. A lot has changed…” Melvin, who spent 31 years living on the streets, went on to describe how what
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How Skill & Grace Intertwine: The Story of ‘Chef Randy’
By Venice Narisma Thin, lethargic, and evidently suffering from a medical condition. This is how I would describe Randy when I first invited him to join KALINGA Formation Program’s batch 5. I was quick to note, however, that he remained optimistic about his recovery even while he loitered around the Lawton area in Manila, homeless
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