Like most events, activities and celebrations this year, the 2020 holidays are likely to be far different than the past Christmas celebrations. Not only are we in the midst of a pandemic — severely limiting our ability to gather, and negatively affecting the health and finances of many — but COVID-19 infections continue to grow.
This leaves many wondering whether there’s a way to make the holidays celebratory or if we will have to settle for merely simple, even solitary.
The AMY Foundation Team started to think about what might actually be tangible and realistic ways to have a meaningful experience this year, even though it is most likely going to be completely different from anything previously experienced. Whether it is scheduling a Zoom family call or volunteering, it is about working within the constraints of the situation.
Named as “Pamaskong Handog sa Panahon ng Pandemya,” the AMY Foundation and the Sagrada Familia Parish worked together in giving away noche buena packages that benefited 110 families which were pre-identified by the parish. This Christmas activity aims to alleviate the plight of those people who were greatly affected by the pandemic.
