The UPLIFT Community Development Foundation is a non-profit,
non-sectarian entity. It’s established in 1998 by Adelina San Miguel and a
handful of very supportive friends.
The first project of
the Foundation was the “Alay-Sining” wherein foremost Taytay Artists During
Lacampuenga & Godo Zapanta were facilitated to do art exhibits at the 1998
Philippine Centennial Celebrations in three major cities in U.S.A.; Washington
D.C., New York City, NY and San Francisco, CA.
The Foundation also
sponsored tennis clinics in Elementary & High Schools in Taytay from
1997-2000. Among the youths who participated, 4 of them are now varsity players
& scholars at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and one player
in Japan. Those youths also planted the trees you now see at the Veteran’s
Memorial Park across the New Taytay Public Market by Manila East Road.
The Foundation also
holds seminars on Zero Waste Management. Ms. San Miguel believes
that if Taytay has a Tennis University, Taytay can be the Sports Capital of
Rizal , a tourism attraction.
And now new project
arise….”The Second Home”…
The TAHANANG BALIK-ALAY, (TBA), is a non-profit,
non-sectarian entity, grows out of a sense that as we pass along in this life,
every outreach can make a difference and automatically improves the quality of
life for all in the community. In addition, to so much given, so much is
expected to be given back. Founded by Adelina San Miguel, M.S.W., she quotes,
“If I can help somebody as I pass along”.
The frail elderly can spend their Golden years in their
“Second Home” ambiance where committed professionals cater to their needs and
the abandoned children can grow in a familial ambiance and continue with their
studies. Priority of Tahanang Balik Alay (TBA) is compassionate attention and
service. Socialization skills with senior peers highlight Senior Day Care on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, it’s “Chikahan sa KUBO”. And a PET therapy is an
option. Our Residents will be provided care and supervision in their Activities
of Daily Living (ADL’s), inclusive of eating/feeding, grooming, mobility,
toileting and dressing.