Walking Through Narrow Paths: A Story From Bagong Silang

Bagong Silang Community Outreach

Bagong Silang holds a special place in my heart.
This is the second time we have distributed food packages in this community, and every return reminds me why this place matters so deeply.

The first time we came here was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2020. At that time, the country was under a strict mandatory lockdown. People were not allowed to leave their homes, and even open markets were closed. Families living in this area had no immediate access to transportation, food, or basic supplies.

In response, we sent food packages to at least 100 families who were completely cut off during that difficult period.

Reaching the Unreachable

Reaching them was not simple.

Our volunteers had to walk through narrow alleys, going house to house, carrying food packages by hand just to make sure every family received help. There were no shortcuts — only determination and compassion guiding each step.

A Learning Ground

This outreach also became a pilot program for us.

Bagong Silang helped us understand how to reach families who have no access to remittances, no telephones, no mobile phones, and no computers. Many of these households do not even have electricity. Even though they live near the city, the cost of installation and monthly bills makes electricity impossible for them.

Being close to urban life does not always mean being connected to it.

Continued Support During the Pandemic

During the years 2021–2022, we continued to support families during COVID-19 by providing cash assistance. These families were located across different parts of the Philippines.

At that time, physical contact was not possible, so we used a raffle system — selecting about 20 families each month to receive support. This continued until March 2023, ensuring help reached those who needed it most during uncertain times.

A New Chapter

This year marked a new chapter.

After reopening and renewing our license, we decided to change our approach. With restrictions lifted and volunteers available again, we moved away from random raffles and returned to what matters most — personal connection.

Instead of choosing names, we began choosing locations, guided by where our volunteers could physically reach and serve families face to face.

Why Bagong Silang Matters

Bagong Silang represents resilience, patience, and quiet strength. It reminds us that help is not only about food or funds, but about showing up — walking the narrow paths, knocking on doors, and letting families know they are not forgotten.

This is what community looks like.
This is what service means.
And this is why we continue to walk forward, one alley at a time.