By Cyrus A. Natividad

Rodie Leysa lines up to receive cash assistance from the University Church.

Seventy (70) CPU staff affected by Covid-19 received cash assistance on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from the University Church. The cash assistance in the amount of 500 pesos per individual was part of the UC – cash and in-kind donation drive for victims of calamity.

The project was launched in December 2021 through the Community Engagement and Service Learning Center in collaboration with the CPUR. UC was able to raise the amount of P100,000.00 for the project.

The University Church also raised some amount for typhoon victims. Five churches which were damaged by typhoon Odette were also given cash assistance needed for the rehabilitation. These were 4 churches in Palawan and 1 in Bacolod City.

Sixteen CPU (16) staff whose houses have been damaged by typhoon Odette also received cash. The distribution of cash assistance to the CPU Covid -19 affected staff was assisted by RAFLU Officers.