BINHI NG KAALAMAN: A BOOK DONATION DRIVE

In a vibrant celebration of learning and compassion, the Community Outreach Department of the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna, together with the Perpetualite Nation Builders (PNB), launched Binhi ng Kaalaman: A Book Donation Drive 2024—a heartfelt initiative rooted in the belief that knowledge, when shared, transforms lives.

Held from October 21 to November 15, 2024, during the much-anticipated University Week Celebration, this donation drive became a living testimony to the Perpetualitespirit of generosity and social responsibility. Students from various departmentscame together with a single goal: to plant the seeds of learning by donating booksthat will ignite curiosity, nurture dreams, and empower future readers fromunderserved communities.

More than just an act of giving, Binhi ng Kaalamansymbolized a collective movement toward building aneducated and compassionate nation. Every page donatedcarried with it the hope of a brighter tomorrow and thesilent message: You are seen, you are valued, and yourdreams matter.

Through the selfless contributions of student-volunteers,donors, and faculty supporters, hundreds of books werecollected—each one destined to touch lives beyond thecampus walls. This initiative not only fostered a culture ofliteracy and lifelong learning but also highlighted thepowerful impact of unity and service when guided by faithand purpose.

A Harvest of Hope

As the book drive drew to a close, what blossomed was more than just a growing library—it was a renewed commitment to nation-building through education. Each donated book became a symbol of hope, a tool for learning, and a gift of opportunity. This initiative reminded us that even the simplest act of giving can ignite a lasting impact. It united Perpetualites across departments in a shared mission to uplift, educate, and serve.

True to their calling, Perpetualites once again proved they are helpers of God—spreading light where it is needed most and planting seeds of knowledge that will continue to grow for generations.