EUJPIA shares food and school supplies through Nourishing Young Hearts 2026

The Enverga University Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (EUJPIA) conducted the community outreach program “Nourishing Young Hearts 2026: The Heart-to-Hand Doses of Happiness” on Jan. 16, 2026, at Lucena South II Elementary School.

Held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the activity aimed to provide care, encouragement, and support to elementary pupils through the distribution of food and school supplies. More than 30 children participated in the program, which focused on promoting both well-being and readiness for learning.

EUJPIA served as the main proponent of the project, with support from Kultura, Bayle at Awit as partner and sponsor. Faculty members and the school principal were present during the activity, reinforcing collaboration between the school and the student organization.

Organizers said the distributed items symbolized shared concern and hope for the children. Activities throughout the program fostered interaction, warmth, and connection between the volunteers and the pupils, creating a welcoming and joyful atmosphere.

According to EUJPIA members, the outreach highlighted the importance of making children feel valued beyond their immediate families. The program concluded smoothly, marked by expressions of gratitude, excitement from the pupils, and a strengthened sense of community among all participants.

EUJPIA noted that the collaboration with partner organizations contributed to the project’s success and demonstrated the value of unity in delivering meaningful service to the community.

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The activity supports the University’s mission of holistic and student-centered education by extending learning beyond the classroom into meaningful community engagement. It reflects the core values of Service through compassion-driven outreach, Unity through collaboration with partner groups and the school community, Mindfulness by responding to the needs of young learners, and Excellence by encouraging socially responsible leadership among students.

• SDG 4: Quality Education – By supporting children’s learning readiness through school supplies and positive learning encouragement.

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – By promoting children’s physical and emotional well-being through nourishment and care.

• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Through collaboration between student organizations, partners, and the local school community to deliver impactful outreach.