The altruistic influence of the founders lives on within the family members seeing the community’s realities and opportunities to serve. This interest to reach out to communities was initially demonstrated by conducting civic activities. In 1994, the Dominga Ramirez Anico Foundation, Inc. (DRAFI) was formed and it continued conducting several extension services.
The DRAFI, in collaboration with the Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC) had initiated a project entitled “Non – Formal Education – Accreditation & Equivalency (NFE – A&E) for the Out – of – Scholl Youth (OSY) in Bacoor and Maragondon. The project had reached out to 1 000 OSY (300 in Bacoor and 700 in Maragondon) and enhanced their engagement in self – help and community activities. Moreover, DRAFI held medical missions, health teaching and awareness campaign aiming to reach out the underprivileged communities.
Over the years, the SDMCI and DRAFI ramified into establishing an educational institution, hence, St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences (SDCAS) was established in 2003.
In June 2006, the DRAFI changed its name to the GregDom Foundation, Inc., to assimilate ideals and append the values of the fore founders – Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman.
Vision:
Community of people helping each other, empowered and capable of responding to the needs and in sustaining the well – being of all.
Mission:
The GregDom Foundation, Inc. is committed to people empowerment by establishing programs formulated based on sound assessment of the situation, that aims to enhance capabilities of the partners, be it technical, financial, and educational management that is intended to improve the well – being of all.
Programmatic Goals:
Strengthen the SDCA community service program where mutual learning and benefits occurs between and among involved groups;
Assist in creating synergy and enabling environment for the development, continuity, stability and expansion of the community outreach programs of the corporation;
Link with other support groups by establishing an alternative fund sourcing strategies and partnership building;
Build capabilities among leaders and members of the partner communities based on the identified needs and responsibilities as local enabler;
Formulate program on health care assistance for the betterment of the community; and,
Establish a program to address concerns of the youth through leadership enhancement, scholarship, group building and project management intended to help improve their developmental needs
Watch out for the new Kitchen Laboratory of St. Dominic College of Asia! Unfolding on 2010!
