Clark, Philippines (12 August 2024) – Tarlac school students have started the new school year with essential school supplies after employees at Travel + Leisure Co., the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, donated stationery, snacks, and slippers to San Martin Elementary School students in Bamban town.
The donation, which includes items such as pencils, notebooks, crayons, art materials, and folders, aims to support the educational needs of the students as classes begin. In addition to school supplies, the company also provided cleaning materials like brooms, dust pans, detergents, and a printer for the school.
The students are expected to benefit significantly from this donation – particularly the slippers, as many students currently attend school barefoot.
“Our company is deeply committed to supporting local communities, especially indigenous Aeta students. Our associates donated their own resources and time towards this initiative in a demonstration of the spirit of volunteerism within our organization. We are grateful for their generosity and hope these items will make a significant difference to the students this school year,” said Liam Crawley, President of Travel + Leisure Global Support Services Philippines.
Vernon Maristela, the school principal of San Martin Elementary School, expressed his gratitude to Travel + Leisure Co. employees. “We are grateful to Travel + Leisure Co. for extending their help to our students, as education is hugely important. Life can be challenging for many families here, and this contribution will substantially support the students who were in need of school supplies.”
This charitable effort was made possible through a fundraising activity initiated by Travel + Leisure Co. employees in Clark. The company is committed to supporting indigenous Aeta communities and has various charity and environmental projects in communities with indigenous populations. Additionally, all employees are given a Wish Day, a dedicated paid leave to use for volunteering activities.
Travel + Leisure Co., through its Clark office, provides operational, technical, and creative support to multiple business units of Travel + Leisure Co. across the globe. The company remains dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates and will continue to seek out opportunities to support education and other important causes.
