{"id":5080,"date":"2020-04-10T10:46:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T02:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/?p=5080"},"modified":"2020-04-10T18:23:46","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T10:23:46","slug":"bridges-of-hope-help-communities-covid-19-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/bridges-of-hope-help-communities-covid-19-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re In This Together: Bridges of Hope Extends Help to Communities Amid the COVID-19 Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4>The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelming impacts all over the world. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have stopped operating. Additionally, essential workers are at risk of contracting COVID-19 as they work, healthcare workers in particular are overloaded, and families face uncertain times. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"Helping in the time of COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation-420x285.jpg 420w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation-540x366.jpg 540w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Bridges of Hope distributes food packs to families in Brgy. San Carlos in Binangonan, Rizal<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in the Philippines, the President has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/luzon-wide-lockdown-extended-until-end-april\/\">extended the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)<\/a> from April 15 to April 30. This is an increased measure to contain the spread of the virus amid this COVID-19 crisis. This means more people are <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/self-care-during-self-quarantine\/\">staying home<\/a>, many of them not able to go to work and provide for their own family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Bridges of Hope Helps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridges of Hope is committed to help at this crucial and uncertain time. It has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/bridgesofhopeph\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=3435536729832399\">helped during the Taal Eruption<\/a> earlier this year. This time, it aims to do the same. <br><br>Last April 6, with the leadership of Bridges of Hope Philippines CEO &amp; Chairman, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/message-hope-covid-19-pandemic\/\">Jon Ty<\/a>, Bridges of Hope has prepared food packs for donation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Food packs for distribution to communities affected by COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-5082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-405x540.jpg 405w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridges-of-hope-readies-rice-for-distribution.jpg 641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Readying food packs and rice for distribution in BF and Rizal<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This COVID-19 initiative aims to extend help to the immediate communities that are experiencing widespread hardship during this time. As the ECQ is extended, the livelihood of many people remain uncertain. While local LGUs are working hard to provide for the needs of their respective constituents, it is up to us all to help where we can,&#8221; shares Ty,  who is also the Executive Director of the Bridges of Hope Main in BF, Para\u00f1aque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos-356x420.jpg 356w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos-458x540.jpg 458w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos-127x150.jpg 127w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/distribution-in-brgy-san-carlos.jpg 565w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This said, they have prepared food items for donations, which include rice and canned goods. These are then distributed within BF Homes, where the first and main facility of the treatment center is located. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution of these food packs have also been done in Rizal, where another facility is soon to be opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hope in the Time of the COVID-19 Crisis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying inside and staying health is the best defense against the spread of the virus. It is also the best contribution each individual can make to help their communities and the overwhelmed health care system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-540x405.jpg 540w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Food-packs-ready-for-distribution.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Food packs ready for distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, organizations such as Bridges of Hope remain steadfast in its mission to help communities, this time in the form of providing assistance and food donations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"blob:https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/b0f52bb7-5df9-48cd-a4b7-c621044b87f9\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how you can help through Bridges of Hope, contact us at 09175098826.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelming impacts all over the world. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have stopped operating.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/bridges-of-hope-help-communities-covid-19-crisis\/\">[&hellip;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[64,527],"tags":[56,523,525,530,507,509,512,510,513,516,528,529],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-of-Hope-helping-communities-with-food-items-for-donation.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5080"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5087,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions\/5087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}