Vending machines for charity returns to PH this Christmas 2023 in Manila and Cebu
Returning this year are the popular Light the World Giving Machines. These giving-focused vending machines offer a unique and memorable way to share light by serving and caring for others.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Philippines invites everyone to celebrate the birth and life of Jesus Christ while extending a loving hand to those in need.
βͺοΈGiving Machines include items such as food, hygiene kits, educational materials and resources, water treatment, emergency and repair kits, vitamins, eyeglasses, medical kits, gardening tools, and psychosocial support.
βͺοΈThis Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people everywhere to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and follow His teaching to share our light with others through the Light the World Giving Machines.
βͺοΈUnlike previous years, donors now have the option to contribute via cash or e-payment alternatives, including GCash and AliPay, making cashless donations easier.
βͺοΈThe giving machines in Manila will be hosted by Ayala Malls Trinoma in Quezon City, launched November 9, 2023
βͺοΈThe giving machines in Cebu will be hosted in Ayala Center Cebu. Launched on November 16, Thursday, 11am level 4, between Casa Verde and Dessert Factory.
βͺοΈSince 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has hosted Giving Machines in the Philippines, one of only six countries worldwide to do so every Christmas season.
βͺοΈPeople can donate to the giving machines from the time of the launch until January 1 during mall hours
This yearβs participants are:
Manila
β’ Caritas Manila
β’ HERO Foundation, Inc.
β’ UNICEF Philippines
Cebu
β’ Cebu Caritas (special project of Caritas Manila)
β’ Feed the Children, Inc.
β’ Mabuhay Deseret Foundation, Inc.
βͺοΈThe Light the World giving machines started in 2018 in Manila and continued annually even during the pandemic with donations given directly by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to nonprofit organizations. The Church covers all operational costs, ensuring that 100% of every donation goes to the charitable cause of your choice.
—What is #LightTheWorld?
Each Christmas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the birth and life of Jesus Christ through the
#LightTheWorld initiative. The initiative
asks people to follow the example of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, by caring for
individuals one by one throughout the
month of December.
—How much did they raised?
To date, the Giving Machines have collected over US$22 million in donations for beneficiaries across the globe
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