San Jose Balay Alima Orphanage and Aged Home Outreach: A Personal Journal / Album // February 4, 2017

As an old saying goes, "We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give".  Last weekend, together with my hiking and drinking buddies, we went to San Jose Balay Alima, an orphanage and home for the aged located in Indang, Cavite.  More than conquering peaks and discovering natural wonders, another essence of mountain climbing that I've learned from an "old school" hiker during my first Mt. Romelo climb, is Community Immersion.  It was another meaningful weekend...

Photos Taken

Preparation at Moradillo's Residence at Brgy. Buwayang Bato in Mandaluyong City

Arrival at the orphanage after 4 hours travel time

You were given the life because you are strong enough to live it right Kenji?

One source of their income is a newly opened cafe

Amen!

The Chapel.  I can't remember if their mass is conducted every Thursday

Bed Room

Female Quarter

Kenji while applying hot compress in the swollen hand of Lola Linda.  She was stung by a bee.  Kenji is a corporate worker by profession, but good thing he is also a registered nurse by passion...

Donations from soft and kind-hearted people

The Converse Shoes Grandma.  She dubbed Bhevs as Ms. "Third Party" for an unknown reason.  Rock and Roll!

The Hall.  This is the place where programs are being conducted.

When I told him that I'll take pictures, he showed his smile

Inside their office

Other Photos

A priceless laugh.  He's a perfect diaper endorser.  Caress by Carlo Kenji Ong

A photo taken at their small garden

A Tree House

A tree without leaves...

Bloom despite the chaos

Their Vision-Mission Statement

FB Page: San Jose Balay Alima

Contact
Person: Rosemarie T. Galea
Landline: (046) 443-9182
Globe: 09266774529 / 09773404378 / 09356346704
Smart: 09201210516 / 09195373565

Photo Credit to Owner

Written by: Jake Christian S.A. Chua

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