“Salamat gyud kaayo sa grasya. Dako gyud kaayo ni matabang sa amo” (Thanks very much for the blessings. These are a great help for us), words of gratitude from one of the fisherfolk beneficiaries after receiving our Christmas Rice and Noche Buena Packs. TYFI partnered with the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz (c/o Sr Terence and their lay partners) in bringing Christmas joy to farmers, fisherfolk, candle vendors, and indigent families in Dauis and Tagbilaran, Bohol. The 355 families received P200,000.00 worth of Christmas rice and noche buena packs.
In one community, the fisherfolk beneficiaries first initiated a coastal clean-up before receiving their Christmas packs, making this project more meaningful. Sr. Terrence shared, "The merriest Christmas is when you can share your blessings with the needy. Thank you once again for your love and generosity." Our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors and partners for their continued support.
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