He Cares Mission

Who We Are

He Cares Mission is a Christian non-profit organization that helps extremely poor street children in Metro Manila, Philippines by providing basic needs like food, clothing, education and medical assistance, as well as spiritual support. It was founded by full-time lay missionaries, Joe Dean Sola & his wife, Ardis in 1996.

The foundation reaches several areas in Quezon City namely: Agham, Project 6, Looban, Tala, Sauyo, NIA, Forestry and Tandang Sora. Lastly they also help a community in Montalban.

At present, the foundation has 6 volunteers working full time on five major programs. He Cares Mission helps the street children of Metro Manila by providing the basic needs like food, clothing, education and medical assistance.

The Foundation's programs include:



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Saturday Feeding Program


About 400 kids from the most depressed areas in Quezon City gather every Saturday . For what? He Cares has made it a habit to throw a party every weekend for these impoverished children. For the past 20 years, different individuals, groups and corporations have played hosts to these parties.

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help spiritual formation of the street children and their families.

  • You may make a donation to fund the program's activities.
  • You may donate supplies such as bibles, bible story books for the children's library, VCDs and other materials which we can use to bring the street children and their families to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • If you have contacts with bookstores and other suppliers, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.
  • You may volunteer to participate, share, teach or attend the weekly prayer meetings and children's activities.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.

An Invitation to Help


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71
Bank account Name: He Cares Mission SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM Routing N0. 010040018(Congressional Ave. Quezon City).


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).


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Balik-Loob sa Diyos (Back to God)

Coordinator: Daryl Tamon


The Balik-Loob sa Diyos Program, literally translated as “Back to God”, seeks to bring the street children and their families to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through regular prayer and worship meetings, talks, counselling and community building. This program aims to develop an individual’s sacramental life.

Prayer meetings are held twice a week for the mothers of He Cares and here, they learn to worship and to share their blessings with others. This is followed by the talk proper which gives them the opportunity to receive the Word of God.

On Saturdays, with the supervision of Gina Salmorin and Evan Villarin, the youth gets to develop their relationship with God through the Youth Formation program. Here, they worship the Lord through song and they participate in activities related to Christian Life Formation. The youth take part in discussions on what they have learned through the activity and their spiritual life is further developed through learning the ways of applying what they have learned.

Back to God is posed with the challenge of gaining the cooperation of the mothers who participate in the prayer meetings and the program head, Darly Tamon, is tasked to have one-on-one talks with them.

Being the core of He Cares, Back to God is the backbone of all the other programs and it serves as the main focus of what He Cares Mission stands for and that is to be a channel of God’s blessings to others.

“Cast all your anxieties on Him because HE CARES for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help spiritual formation of the street children and their families.

  • You may make a donation to fund the program's activities.
  • You may donate supplies such as bibles, bible story books for the children's library, VCDs and other materials which we can use to bring the street children and their families to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • If you have contacts with bookstores and other suppliers, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.
  • You may volunteer to participate, share, teach or attend the weekly prayer meetings and children's activities.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.

An Invitation to Help


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71 Congressional Ave. Quezon City.


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).


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Balik-Kalusugan (Back to Health)

Coordinator: Sheila Rose Diño


The Balik-Kalusugan Program, literally translated as "Back to Health", seeks to provide regular quality feeding for the street children as well as health care through regular medical and dental check-ups and other means of support as needed.

The regular quality feeding, called a "party" is held weekly at the Foundation Center. The free medical / dental clinic is held weekly at the He Cares Village in Montalban, Rizal as well as in the Center.

The Foundation also provides the street children with medicine during emergencies.

There are two main services under the Back to Health program:

  1. Nutrition Supplemental Feeding Service:

  2. This involves nutrition feeding every Saturday for malnourished/sickly children ages 6-19 years old. Feeding is conducted at He Cares Mission premises. The staff, core of volunteers, and parents assist in preparation and distribution of the cooked meal every week. A nutritionist consultant provides technical advice in menu planning of balanced diet recipes.

    The children being served under this program come from low income families in informal settlements in Quezon City. Most of these children are also recipients of the Educational Assistance services. The beneficiaries are selected by community volunteers and admission is confirmed b the Executive Director. Priority is given to those who are malnourished and unable to eat three regular meals a day due to extreme poverty of parents. The children are also allowed to bathe before meals. A group of parent volunteers takes charge in meal preparation under the supervision of the center staff.

  3. Drop-in Center:

  4. Children who visit He Cares anytime of the day from Tuesdays to Fridays are given baths and are treated to a meal. Those who stay after their meal may opt to sleep or to enjoy activities such as watching movies, coloring, storytelling and playing sports.

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help improve the health conditions of the street children.

  • You may make a donation to fund the program and buy food, medicines and other supplies.
  • You may donate supplies such as food, medicine, vitamins, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other needs, in kind.
  • If you have contacts with supermarkets, restaurants, bakeshops, or manufacturers of food, medicine. vitamins, toiletries or other supplies, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products. Even products which are nearing the expiry date are gladly accepted.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.
  • You may volunteer to help us with the weekly feeding program for the street children.
  • If you are a doctor or dentist, you may volunteer to give check-ups to the children. Email us for more information.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.

News and Updates

An Invitation to Help


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71 Congressional Ave. Quezon City.


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).

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Balik-Bahay (Back to Home)

Coordinator: Irene Sampalucia


The Balik-Bahay Program, literally translated as "Back to Home", seeks to bring street children back to their homes and families if possible and to provide a decent home for those in need.

This program helps provide the street children’s families with a permanent home, working to improve living conditions and beautify the surroundings.

Under the program is the residential shelter for the street children. This Mission runs a temporary shelter for homeless boys. At present, there are six household boys who are being cared for by a household mother, an assistant household “kuya” (literally translated, “big brother”), and a cook.

The He Cares building was built to home one hundred boys with ten house parents. The goal of this is for these children to experience a normal family life. In housing these children, He Cares gives priority to the orphans and to the abandoned. The residents of the building will have the opportunity to learn daily living skills such as meal preparation, personal grooming, hygiene, and other basic life needs. In line with the Back to Health program, the kids will be provided with well-balanced meals and clean water to ensure proper growth.

Through the services of the Back to Home program, He Cares fulfills its vision, to bring street children to God and for them to live healthy, honest, and normal lives in order to share their love of God to others.

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help improve the living conditions of the street children.

  • You may make a donation to buy building supplies, plants, and other supplies.
  • You may donate building materials and other supplies, in kind.
  • If you have contacts with manufacturers of building materials such as paint, hollow blocks, cement or other supplies, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.
  • You may volunteer to help us with beautification projects such as tree-planting. We can inform you about upcoming activities.
  • Contact us for directions and/or schedules of trips to visit the He Cares Village in Montalban, Rizal.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.

An Invitation to Help


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71 Congressional Ave. Quezon City.


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).


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Balik Aral (Back to School)

Coordinator: Catherine Evangelista


The Balik-Aral Program, literally translated as "Back to School", seeks to provide education opportunities to the street children who would otherwise not be able to go to school.

He Cares Mission firmly believes that the best way to effect changes in the lives of these street children is through education. The organization offers scholarships to the students through the support of the sponsors. Sponsors can opt either to partially or fully support a child.

Should you wish to make an impact on a child’s life:

  • PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  • Payment of P5,000 once; this amount would provide the beneficiary with:

    • A complete set of school supplies; and
    • Two sets of uniform
  • FULL SCHOLARSHIP: ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
  • Payment of P13,000/year; this amount would provide the beneficiary with:

    • A complete set of school supplies
    • Two sets of uniform
    • A pair of rubber shoes and school shoes; and
    • Monthly allowance

    85% of 13,000 goes to supplies and monthly allowance; 15% of 13,000 goes to operations

  • FULL SCHOLARSHIP: COLLEGE
  • Payment of P15,000/year; this amount would provide the beneficiary with:

    • A complete set of school supplies
    •  Monetary allowance to purchase appropriate school attires
    •  Monthly allowance
    • 85% of 15,000 goes to supplies and monthly allowance; 15% of 15,000 goes to operations

Aside from the financial aid that is provided to the street children, the organization also gives weekly tutorials for the students.

HSBC Bank, one of the organization’s partners, teaches English to students aged 12 to 18 years. Tina Alejandro caters to students of Grades 1 to 7 from Looban.

The sponsors need not worry!

Catherine Evangelista, the program head, works whole-heartedly as she monitors the students by doing regular school and home visits and develops a professional relationship with the teachers. This ensures the utmost care of every scholar of He Cares Mission.

At present, many street children have expressed their aspiration to go back to school and we are posed with the challenge of shouldering their expenses for tuition fees, transportation and food allowances, school supplies, uniforms, projects, and other needs.

In their name, we appeal for your help. Join us in our mission and let us all be channels of God's blessings. God bless you!

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help send a child back to school.

  • You may choose to Sponsor a child (donate the amount for a full scholarship).
  • You may make a one time donation to buy school supplies and uniforms. Any amount would be of help to these poor street children.
  • You may also donate school supplies and uniforms in kind.
  • You may donate books for the mini-library of the Balik-Aral scholars.
  • Another way to help is to volunteer to be a tutor to help the children with their studies.
  • If you have contacts with bookstores, or manufacturers of school supplies, uniforms, school bags/ shoes, or other schools needs, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products.
  • If you have contacts with supermarkets, restaurants, bakeshops, or other manufacturers of food supplies for the children's snacks, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products. Even products which are nearing the expiry date are gladly accepted.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.




He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71 Congressional Ave. Quezon City.


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).


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Balik-Hanapbuhay (Back to Work)

Coordinator: Madonna Galang


The Balik-Hanapbuhay Program, literally translated as "Back to Work", seeks to provide families of street children with livelihood opportunities and sustainable income.

Offered in this program are seminars that educate the mothers on Financial Management and knowledge on how to start a business. The parents who are part of this program are trained in these fields before investing money in a potential business. For those who are in need of starting capital, Balik Hanapbuhay offers Microfinance wherein they are lent money in order to establish their livelihood.

The Balik Hanapbuhay program aims to give opportunities to the parents who are willing to work for the betterment of their families.

He Cares Mission has held a variety of skills training workshops for the children and parents alike. Among the skills which have been taught are: silk-screening, jewelry-making, sewing, welding, crochet, wood-working and others.

The organization aims to put up a display room which will hold the products of the parents involved to market it and welcome potential buyers.

He Cares Mission believes that teaching them how to "fish" is more valuable than giving them the fish.

Sustainable Scholarship Program

Sustainable Scholarship Head: Madonna Galang

Under the Balik-Hanapbuhay Program is the Sustainable Scholarship Program, the brainchild of Madonna Galang. This program aims to continue the support that the students receive despite the sponsors putting an end to their contribution.

The targeted participants of this project are the college scholars together with their mothers. This gives them the opportunity to gain additional income for their families.

Not only will the students learn entrepreneurial skills, they will develop values such as honesty in terms of handling money and patience in dealing with customers.

Through the SSP, the resourcefulness and innovation of each individual is manifested in the daily operations of the businesses. They will learn how to adapt to situations wherein they are required to think logically and as a business man/woman.

The Student Canteen is a small establishment that serves home cooked meals at an affordable price. It is located in front of a school which allows the business to thrive with its loyal customers – students, parents, and anyone in between.

The income earned from this program is divided accordingly to accommodate the needs of the students. A portion of their income is kept as savings for future use.

The Sustainable Scholarship Program not only establishes business skills; it gives the students a chance to develop practical skills that can’t be learned in the four walls of a classroom.

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help in the livelihood program of the He Cares Foundation.

  • You may make a donation to fund the program's activities.
  • You may donate supplies and equipment which will be helpful for livelihood projects.
  • If you have contacts with suppliers of equipment and materials for livelihood projects, you can help us by soliciting and coordinating donations of their products.
  • You may help us get donations from corporate sponsors.
  • You may volunteer to share your knowledge and skills to children, young adults and their families.
  • You can support the livelihood program by purchasing and promoting products and services from the He Cares workshop! Purchase our beadwork jewelry, distributed by Papemelroti.

In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives of the street children.

An Invitation to Help


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s BPI peso savings account #001953-1184-71 Congressional Ave. Quezon City.


He Cares Foundation, Inc.’s Bank of Philippine Islands Dollar Savings Account #001954-0287-43 (Congressional Ave., Quezon City Branch, bank code - 0195, swift codes is BOPIPH MM, routing number is 021-000021).

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hecaresmission.com

#9 Mines St., Brgy. Vasra,
Project 6, Quezon City,
Metro Manila, Philippines
P:Tel. No. (632) 928-8910
Cel. No. +63917-6543699
(Bro. Joe Dean)
hecares.adm@gmail.com