Converge shares Christmas cheer, donates desktop computers to Pampanga orphanage

Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has returned to the Pampanga-based orphanage Children’s Home of Eucharistic Love and Kindness (CHELK), donating three desktop computers to make the season brighter for the children under its care. 

“Guided by malasakit and a commitment to using technology for good, Converge strives to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. This Christmas, we continue that mission by giving and sharing, spreading hope, and making a positive difference to contribute in nurturing and equipping the next generation,” said Converge VP and Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations Jay-Anne Encarnado. 

Coinciding with the company’s holiday activity this year, the Pampanga-based employees from Converge hosted a gift-giving activity at the orphanage, in line with their Project Lingap, a personal volunteer effort they conduct annually to exhibit malasakit even outside the workplace. 

Through the project, which is now running in its fourth year, employees facilitated a Christmas party, played games, and gave out gifts and prizes for the kids. 

“This effort is a meaningful way for us to give back and show our care. This has been the fourth year we are doing this as we are happy to share time and create joyful moments with these children. For us, this is a wonderful way of ending the year through generosity and compassion,” said Converge First Vice President and Head of Network Technology Group Jeff Briones who led the said activity. 

Building on its previous engagement with CHELK in 2021, Converge returned to the foundation as a way of giving back to its hometown Pampanga. Converge first engaged with the orphanage in 2021 when it conducted a Christmas gift-giving and turned over donations to support its permanent shelter. 

In February 2022, the company also donated learning tablets and provisioned internet connectivity to support the online learning of its kids, in celebration of Safer Internet Month. 

Established more than 30 years ago, CHELK has been providing shelter, education, and care to orphaned, abandoned, and abused girls in Pampanga. Currently, the orphanage provides education and shelter to around 20 children.