"Ang kawanggawa ay ang kusang-loob na pagbibigay ng tulong sa mga nangangailangan bilang isang makataong gawain o kagandahang-loob na walang hinihinging kapalit kundi pasasalamat lamang."

"Charity is the voluntary deed of giving to those in need as a humanitarian act of kindness or generosity that expects nothing in return but gratitude."

Passionate about giving back to others, Ellen decided on a Fund Campaign back in 1999 that emulates her mother’s profession – a School Principal for so many years at the St. Louis Balatoc Mines Elementary School, by setting up the Lilia Ocampo Laigo Fund to help others in need.

“I thought this is a wonderful way to pay tribute to my mother, Lilia, to make a positive difference and create a lasting legacy that will have an impact to the recipients for years to come, starting at least in the City of Baguio, and nearby Towns". - Ellen.

Current Recipients of Ellen's Kawang-Gawa:

1. Educational Fund – to fund the scholarship specifically Two (2) College Students from Kalinga, Apayao finish their Studies, (1) Agricultural Engineering and (2) Teacher Education.

2. Seminarian Education Fund – a fund that provides tuition support for the Education and Training of young men studying for priesthood.

3. First Communicant Fund - students from Public Elementary Schools receiving a prayer book and a Holy Rosary, and Merienda after their First Communion Rites.

4. Health Fund - providing SIHM Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, or the "Tuding Sisters" their monthly supplies & toiletries for the infirmed Old Sisters.

5. Student Support Fund - provide support for 15 Pupils coming from the poorest of the poor in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.

6. St. Felix of Cantalice Novitiate - monthly supply of One (1) sack of Rice for the Capuchin in Ambuklao Road.

Initially, the source of funds came from the family inner circle. But as the list of recipients grow, there is a need to source out funds outside of the family circle.

Should you wish to extend your kindness to the people in need, kindly contact Ellen.

May God reward you a hundred-fold for your generosity.