The Action for Nurturing Children and Environment (ANCE) donated P2 million to Gawad Kalinga.
Fr. Max Abalos, chief executive officer of ANCE, turned over the money that will be used to fund the construction of seven three-story condominiums in barangay Lorega-San Miguel, Cebu City.
“This is part of our call to answer the housing needs of the people,” Fr. Abalos said.
The project, in partnership with the local government unit of Cebu City, is part of the organization’s campaign to build a community for cemetery dwellers.
The construction of seven three-story condominiums is targeted to benefit 300 families.
ANCE’s donation will be able to build eight condo units for cemetery dwellers from barangays Carreta and Lorega-San Miguel.
“This organization addresses the needs of the children and the environment,” Fr. Abalos said.
Established in 2006, ANCE is a faith-based non-government organization that aims to develop individuals through evangelization.
Currently, the organization is focusing on providing scholarships to the children of cemetery dwellers. /UP Masscom student Rejzl Anne Awit