Araneta City brings a Christmas like no other to those in need
City of Firsts, JAAF extend the holiday joys to underprivileged kids, victims of Typhoon Paeng
Christmas is
the season of giving. It is a time when we share our blessings with those we
love and value the most. It’s also the time of year when many of us try to make
a difference in the lives of others. This year, Araneta City is doing its part
to make the Holidays merrier through various programs that aim to uplift lives
in time for this most special season.
The City of
Firsts together with the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF) announced during
Araneta City’s giant Christmas tree lighting event last October 28 that they are
giving children from five groups and organizations – Bahay Kalinga, Father’s
House, St. Martin de Porres Center, Inc., GK Munting Pamayanan PWD Community in
Project 4 Quezon City, and the Laura Vicuña Foundation, Inc. – a special
experience for a Christmas celebration like no other.
Helen
Valenzuela, JAAF’s Outreach Program Coordinator, said the kids will be treated
to an exciting fun-filled day at two classic Christmas attractions that will
make an exciting comeback in Araneta City. They will be given free unlimited
rides at the modern Fiesta Carnival theme park, and will have the best view of
the returning Christmas on Display show – a well-loved holiday tradition that
features animatronic puppets that portray classic Christmas tales – in time for
the National Children’s Month celebration.
“This is our
simple way of giving [them] a happy and memorable holiday celebration like no
other. We look forward to seeing the kids very soon and we hope that [they’ll]
have a wonderful time here at the City of Firsts,” Valenzuela said.
Aside from
this, Araneta City and JAAF also reactivated on October its Operation
R.E.A.C.H. (Relief Efforts of Araneta City-zens to Help) donation drive, this
time to provide for communities affected by Typhoon Paeng. Donation boxes were
placed at Gateway Mall and Tower, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza to gather
donations such as bottled water, canned goods, rice, mats and blankets, face
masks, and alcohol and hygiene needs.
“Many of our
fellow Filipinos were devastated by the recent typhoon and we know that by
working together and helping each other out, we can at least alleviate the
difficulty of the victims,” Diane Romero, JAAF Executive Director, said.
Araneta City
and JAAF will host the chosen children and will turn over donations this
November. “Christmas is
a time for sharing and giving. Many of our countrymen are now faced with the
prospect of celebrating the Holidays under difficult circumstances. This is our
way of helping them feel the light of Christmas even during the harshest times,”
Marjorie Go, Araneta City’s AVP for Marketing, said.
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