Living up to its name, The Help, once again reached out to the community of Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite. Engaging in the immediate neighborhood and contributing to its improvement is key to The Help’s overall business mission.

Though threatened with possible typhoon Ruby’s landfall late in the evening of December 7, staff at The Help arrived at the Injoy Life Children’s Home to share the season’s holiday spirit. Residents, 13 young ones, go to a nearby school. In their free time, they busy themselves with gardening activities. But on Sunday, expectant faces waited for the day’s program of speakers, prizes, and games.

The program consisted of an opening prayer led by one of the children, a group song and dance performance, and a message from The Help’s owner, Ms. Astrid Escover-Stanek. Games, as well, involved the young residents in the day’s event.

Keeping in mind last year’s typhoon Haiyan that devastated Tacloban City in Leyte and other cities in the surrounding islands, tremendous appreciation for good health, support of family and friends as well as the continued backing of the local government was expressed by the orphanage and The Help.

Meanwhile, joyful squeals from young and old alike resounded in the community hall as everyone laid eyes on the ready-to-eat boxed spaghetti, chicken and rice lunch. There were sacks of rice and blankets, for the orphanage while art and pencil kits, and school provisions such as paper and pens were for distributed to the orphans. Bathroom, kitchen supplies, and canned goods were also in the gift bags.

The Help thrives in a tradition of sharing and giving back to the community that continues to nurture staff and their respective families. Ms. Escover-Stanek comes from a family steeped in charity and sharing with the community. Influenced by the values of her parents and extended family, she has, over the years, made certain that the civic aspect of the business is actualized through the bi-annual community outreach activities of the company. A profit and loss statement is one measure of business success. However, only community impact and its relevance insure business longevity.

Written by Yoli P.- The Help