LFP support to Loving Presence Foundation Inc. for Educational Assistance
A total of Php 525,000.00 grant was given by the Liliane Foundation Philippines to the Loving Presence Foundation for the direct assistance to children and youth with disabilities. And another 65,000.00 pesos as the LFP support to the 5th Summer Kamp for Special Children.
Over 104 children and youth with disabilities around CARAGA Region availed of the programs and services of the foundation through grant from LFP. Justifications and progress reports were submitted to the LFP National Office twice a year. There were 15 orthopedically impaired children who received their customized wheelchairs with LFP counterpart. Another 23 cleft lip/palate and children with burned contracture availed the reconstructive and corrective surgery. 27 special children were referred and checked by the partner Physiatrist Dr. RJ Villanueva for further diagnosis. 6 youth with disability were supported with their tertiary educations, 1 already graduated last march 2008 while 17 special children were assisted with their daily fare expenses going to and from the school.