The home is operated by a private charity and relies mostly on donations from families and some from the local government. The intention is, through additional help from both rotary clubs (RC Sweetwater and RC Golden Laces), the local government can redirect its resources to other areas where help is also needed.
an oxygen concentrator helps with an elderly's respiratory ailment. There are several patients in the facility with respiratory problems that require continuous oxygen supply. Oxygen is supplied in tanks by a local supplier which cost the facility dearly. A continuous supply of oxygen from the oxygen producing machine would make sure oxygen is available anytime for use. The money used to pay for oxygen can then be allotted for facility repairs and improvements. A joint project of RC Sweetwater San Diego and RC Golden Laces of Tagum City, Davao, Philippines to fulfill this project.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
This project is amended and implemented as follows: Donation and Distribution of Various Groceries, Rice, Milk, Sugar, Laundry, Incontinent and Health Supplies at the Home For The Aged, a non-stock, non-profit institution providing care for the disadvantaged and abandoned elderly of the community located in Purok Talisay II, Visayan Village, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.A joint community project of the RC Sweetwater San Diego and RC Tagum Golden LACES.
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