Name: Cassandra Faye C.

Comajig
Grade & Section: Grade 8B

Article: Mission Interaction

''Giving of Joy, Spreading love"

The Academia de San Jose and Barangay Guizo established a significant partnership on
November 10, 2023, demonstrating a dedication to the well-being of the community. This
cooperative Work looked for to address multiple aspects of community life and promote a
sense of shared responsibility. Purok leaders, tanods, chruch candle vendors, traffic
enforcers, street cleaners, garbage collectors and also 300 families from Barangay Guizo
were warmly invited to join the program. Twenty families from each sitio were invited after a
careful selection process, with a focus on including mothers in the programme. A
comprehensive engagement with the community and diverse representation were
guaranteed by this inclusive approach. The junior and high school students who took part in
this remarkable mission showed their commitment to promoting a sense of social
responsibility in the next generation. Mme Julemei P. Garces, the outreach community
officer, organised this community-focused initiative and professionally led the programme.
Her initiative and commitment were crucial in planning a day full of memorable exchanges
that promoted harmony and cooperation. Academia de San Jose and Barangay Guizo's
collaboration is a prime example of how academic institutions can actively improve society
by interacting with and uplifting local communities.

The programme started with the purok leaders coming to Academia San jose to lead the
students to Barangay Guizo. Upon arrival, the students settled in, marking the
commencement of a day filled with meaningful interaction. The advisors made sure that
families were actively involved in the cooperative project by carefully monitoring attendance.
The community came together for a prayer, which set the tone for the rest of the day, and the
atmosphere changed to one of reflection and unity. The bond grew as students had a
thoughtful chat with community mothers, using four questions to delve into the essence of
their experiences and aspirations. This intimate exchange built a connection between
students and community members. Following the interviews, a shared moment of
camaraderie emerged during the distribution of snacks. Students, were advised to bring
treats to share, created an atmosphere of generosity and shared joy. The act of sharing
snacks became a tangible expression of the reciprocal nature of community involvement.
The involvement of mothers extended beyond the interviews, as they were invited to provide
feedback through evaluation forms. This empowering initiative allowed community members
to voice their perspectives, contributing to a more inclusive and participatory approach to
community development. The program reached a climax with a harmonious blend of song
and celebration. The collective voices of students and community members resonated,
creating a symphony of unity. The highlight of the day was the heartwarming distribution of
"bundles of joy" to the community, a gesture that transcended material value, symbolizing
care and compassion.
Section presidents took the stage to convey acknowledgments, underscoring the
collaborative effort that made the day impactful. As the program concluded, a bittersweet
moment of farewell unfolded, capping off a day filled with shared experiences and mutual
understanding. The return journey to Academia De San Jose marked not just the end of an
eventful day but the beginning of a lasting connection between the educational institution
and the vibrant community of Barangay Guizo.