Just do something

The National Resource Operations Center (NROC) is busy as a hive as eager volunteers do their part for the people of the Visayas. Photo by author.

 
The Ride of Hope has ended, but the real work of bringing help to those in need is still in full swing.

We had the privilege of being part of the relief effort for our kababayan in the Visayas even for a few short hours tonight. Together with our friends, we pitched in at the repacking operation at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)'s National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City.

Cat (left) and Kali (right) sorting sardines.

I personally believe this is the perfect time for followers of Jesus to put faith into action. We need to mobilize and get our act together--not because of any proselytizing agenda, but because it is the right thing to do.

That's Leo (left) sorting boxes during a lull in the operation. Belle is somewhere to the right, moving relief kits.

As soon as my schedule permits, I would like to go back and help. Meanwhile, as we await pledges to the Ride of Hope, helping with the re-packing operation is a good idea to get things going.

Because doing something, no matter how small, is better than doing nothing.

Because helping is more fun with friends. From left: Kali, Cat, John.

The Ride of Hope still accepts pledges for musical instruments for Faith Bible Christian Church Central in Binan, Laguna, as well as for victims of super typhoon "Yolanda." You can leave a comment to ask the author for bank details.

Walk-in volunteers are welcome at the DSWD-NROC near the NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City.