NEARSOL’s Circle of Care – Helping the Vulnerable

“We are very thankful po sa NEARSOL na hindi po kami nila nakakalimutan from pandemic up to now na nandito pa din ung support nila sa min. And Natutuwa kami sa ganung bagay kasi may  mga taong nasa likod namin na handing sumuporta sa min. Pag sinabi ng NEARSOl na “Lets make it happen!”, ginagawa talaga nila.”

Ms Marites Alastoy, Concordia Children’s Services Inc.

“We are very grateful for the partnership between GK and NEARSOL because we believe that in the Philippines poverty is about loss of dignity and disconnection from opportunities (that’s why) starting from building the homes, (we hope to) jumpstart to restore the dignity of these poor families… These permanent partnerships and relationships will hopefully put the poor families on a trajectory out of poverty.”

Daniel Bercasio, Gawad Kalinga Executive Director

“NEARSOL came at a crucial time. We appreciate all the CSR efforts. When people saw NEARSOL’s help, it triggered help from others”

Francis Allan Angelo, Rotary Club of Iloilo

“When the opportunity from NEARSOL came, paghamba nila na willing sila, we were so elated kasi syempre as a foundation, we are dependent on donations… and the amounts were more than triple, so we were very happy and at the same time, the recipients were so excited. (It was also) an answered prayer for them x x x  and impactful experience for them.”

Ms. Desiree Grace Patricio of Camp Sonshine 

NEARSOL’s Impact on Society

Why is corporate social responsibility (CSR) a priority for NEARSOL? And why is CARE or CARING a core value for us? To answer these questions, let’s begin by defining what CSR is. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to a voluntary framework adopted by businesses, which enables them to assume responsibility for their actions and conduct in a manner that is socially responsible to many entities, including the organization itself, its stakeholders, and the wider public. Through the implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR), also known as corporate citizenship, organizations may demonstrate a heightened awareness of the many ways in which their actions influence different facets of society, including economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

When organizations implement moral and ethical policies, they are also said to be doing CSR. Evidence demonstrates that a company’s bottom line and morale might benefit from CSR initiatives.

Done right, the effects of CSR are felt everywhere.

First, you don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company to start making a difference in the world and getting the marketing and branding benefits that come with a good CSR plan.

CSR can give companies and groups direct benefits like more sales, and secondary benefits, like brand recognition, goodwill, and less risk. It’s good to try for both kinds of results.  But some perks can’t be bought, like love, care, the ability to connect and engage, drive, and happiness.

At NEARSOL’s Circle of Care Initiative, we’ve come to realize that when we truly CARE, everyone benefits.

It isn’t just the recipient community that benefits.  Our stakeholders (employees, management, suppliers, clients, colleagues, and partners), benefit as well!

The core value of CARING and passion is contagious.  When constantly practiced in our personal lives, the same value tends to benefit our professional lives too.

Among NEARSOL’s CSR programs are regular and consistent assistance to the following organizations:

CONCORDIA CHILDREN’s SERVICES, INC is a child welfare agency that provides both residential and community-based programs. They take in orphans, assist children of indigent families, and provide them with education, spiritual hope, and nourishment. CCS was founded in 1983, in partnership with another child-caring agency for abandoned, neglected, and orphaned children. As the organization grew, it was eventually incorporated. In 1988, their name was changed to Concordia to reflect their Lutheran heritage. In 1989, Concordia Children’s Services expanded to serve the street and urban poor children in Pasig City.