TLE Club Hosts Donation Drive Benefiting Students in Remote Communities

On February 14, 2024, the TLE Club spearheaded a donation drive aimed at supporting students from Sto. Tomas Elementary School in Abra de Ilog, Magarang Elementary School in Magsaysay, and the Mangyan Education Community (MEC). The initiative garnered contributions from Mr. Vinodkumar Bharwani, Mrs. Mary Grace Toribio, and the JHS TLE Club with the collaborative efforts of JHS students, comprising essential items such as school supplies, clothing, and toys.

The donated items were gratefully received by Josie Nicolas, the Teacher in charge of Magarang Elementary School, Maraquel M. Viaña, a kindergarten educator at Sto. Tomas Elementary School, and Dr. Lynda Christine Diaz, RQAA Director of the DWCSJ, responsible for distributing the items to the MEC. This collaborative effort underscores the power of collective generosity in making a meaningful impact on communities, fostering a sense of shared purpose and unity.

The recipient schools, Magarang Elementary School in Sto. Malutoc, Brgy. Purnaga, Magsaysay, and Sitio Sto. Tomas, Brgy. Sta. Maria, Abra de Ilog, expressed gratitude for the donations. Josie L. Nicolas, a former DWCSJ JHS Faculty member and current teacher at Magarang Elementary School, along with Maraquel M. Viaña, a kindergarten teacher at Sto. Tomas Elementary School, facilitated the distribution process.

In total, 50 students from kindergarten to grade 2 at Sto. Tomas Elementary School and 200 recipients from Magarang Elementary School benefited from the generosity of donors, highlighting the positive impact of community-driven initiatives in supporting education in underserved areas.