ANTIPOLO CITY, Philippines — CRIBS Basis Inc. celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this Might with a musical program highlighting 5 many years of service to deserted and abused youngsters.
Impressed by Joe Mari Chan’s “Track of the Firefly,” the occasion’s theme echoed the lyrics:
“There’s a gentle just like the firefly
Shining deep inside your coronary heart
It’s the sunshine of Love that tells you
We’re by no means far aside.”
Based in 1974, CRIBS started by caring for just a few infants in donated cribs. Right now, it’s a registered residential residence in Antipolo, offering shelter and take care of as much as 60 youngsters at a time.
Its Receiving Residence program serves deserted or surrendered infants as much as 4 years outdated, whereas the New Beginnings program helps abused women aged 7 to 17 with therapeutic and restoration.
The milestone occasion, titled “Songs of Hope, Tales of Triumph,” featured narrations of youngsters’s private tales alongside performances by artists Leah Navarro, the APO Climbing Society and CRIBS youngsters.
In a particular finale, singer Joe Mari Chan carried out a duet of “Track of the Firefly” with a CRIBS graduate, symbolizing hope and love. This system closed with all performers singing collectively the ultimate lyrics:
“Let your self be like a firefly
Let your loving gentle shine by way of.
Put on a contented smile
And all of the world will brighten up with you.”
CRIBS Basis continues its mission to offer protected, nurturing houses for susceptible youngsters whereas honoring the generosity of its supporters and donors.