casa miani cebu home for boys

INTRODUCTION:

CASA MIANI "Arvedi and Buschini" is a home for poor children without serious physical or psychological handicaps, who, because of pitiful circumstances are deprived of physical, psychological and educational cares and so hindered from a complete and harmonious development.

The christian support of the sponsor, benefactors and committed volunteers is enabling the Somascan Fathers to take care of a group of children and youngsters from elementary to adult hood, according to their talents and capacities.

Benefactors an volunteers are organized in an association "Friends of Casa Miani", open to all who are willing to share their lives and resources in the spirit of St. JEROME EMILIANI, the father of the Orphans and Universal Patron of the Needy Youth.

HISTORY

• April 2007 beginning of the activities
• Registered ( # F.O. VII - 302) and Licensed by the DSWD (SB 2003-014)
• Population: Maximum of 35-40 boys can be accommodated
  

VISION

To foster an integral formation of the person, on the example of St. Jerome, through an environment characterized by a family atmosphere, by a reciprocal Christian respect and by a particular attention to the needs and qualities of each child.

MISSION

To promote the physical health needy children, developing their moral, human, christian growth in order to prepare them to face life in peace with themselves and with the social world.

(first 7 boys of Casa Miani Cebu)

GOAL

To provide minors with serene environment enriched with means and people able to lead them towards an integral formation of their personality, a positive reintegration in their families and/or in society.

OBJECTIVES

• Religious-ethical formation
• Formation towards civil values
• Formation towards socio emotional balance
• Formation towards autonomy
• Formation towards freedom

CLIENTELE

Casa Miani is mainly oriented to provide assistance to male minors and teen-agers who are orphans, abandoned, drop-out of school, physical and emotional neglected, and in high risk situations.


(Casa Miani boys, looking "gwapo" on their school uniforms)

COVERAGE AREA

The activity of Casa Miani is primarily meant to respond to the needy youth of region VII or the Central Visayas Region.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

1. Social Services

• Family visitation
• Organization and development of support group and families
• coordination with different agencies
• Individual and group counseling
• Case study work
• Implementation and on going evaluation treatment plan

2. Formative Environment

• A conducive family atmosphere and by
• A strong effort rebuilding significant relations and ties with the external world (family, school, work)
  

3. Religious Formation

• Catechesis
• Sacraments
• Daily prayers

4. Educational Program

• Elementary-High school
• Vocational and or College
• Non-Formal Education

5. Health care

• Nutrition
• Medical check-up
• Dental services
• Psychological Test and support, if needed

6. Advance and Phase-out Program

• Training for independent living
• Integration in the work field

7. Summer Program

• Small group oriented education program
• manual Activities
  
• Income Generating Project
  

The educative activity is carried on by Somascan Religious and Lay people, Imbued by the spirit of St. Jerome Emiliani, they share the same concern and work together in order to create an environment highly sensitive and responsive to the needs of the minors cared for.



Casa Miani Miani boys together with their kuya's.
On their way to the church to attend "simbang gabi"












Br. Ronald, the boys and their friends
waving their hands to the camera.












Sunday outing at Naga Bay walk Park













Beach outing.(Junrey, Ariel and Jonel)












Historical Magellan Cross. Fr. Nanding, seminarians and the boys












Busy and excited opening their Christmas gift
with Kuya Marc















Casa Miani Christmas Party 2008

HOW CAN YOU HELP:

Through Donations:

1. Donate in cash or in kind.
2. Financial support for continuing education through formal and non-formal programs.
3. Sponsoring children for their daily needs
4. Sponsor children for indoor and outdoor activities.

As a Volunteer:

1. Offering medical and professional services.
2. Making your family open to foster our children.
3. Joining individual and group support in educational, social and training activities in our centers.

DONATION IN CASH

Check payable to:

Casa Miani Foundation Inc.

Account number:

BPI (Alabang): 8293-06-07-11

INAUGURATION and HOUSE BLESSING

January 31st 2009
Sitio Bayong, Brgy. Cadulawan
Minglanilla, Cebu

" May the roof above us never fall in and may we good companions beneath never fall out."

-old Irish Blessing-

Eucharistic Celebration and blessing of Casa Miani Arvedi Buschini, Home for boys. Minglanilla, Cebu.

Bishop John F. Du,DD
Diocese of Dumaguete

Mr. and Mrs Giovanni e Luciana Arvedi
Main Sponsor

Fr. Gabriel, Mrs. Perez and Dave

Mrs. Teressa Vargas, ABSNET President together with DSWD Social Workers, ABSNET Members and Fr. Luigi

"Vox Orphanorum"

Br. Galli with the "Vox Orphanorum Choir"

Mr. and Mrs Arvedi, fr. Gariel, Fr. Luigi, Br. Galli and the Sisters
(Picture taking after the house blessing ceremony)

Reception Area

Mr. Arvedi, Fr. Richard, Bishop John Du and Mrs. Perez

Dr. Carms Diamos, Southwestern University and representative from Division for the Welfare of Urban Poor Cebu, City

NORFIL, City Social Welfare-Talisay, City and 7 Sisiters Home for Elderly

Ever supportive neighbors. Thank you guys!

Sis. Magdalena Acosta and friends

Ate Celly, Heidie and the Sisters

Representative from different NGO's and GO's

ma'am Anna from Casa Miani Dumaguete and Foriegn Volunteers



CASA MIANI ARVEDI - BUSCHINI
Would like to express heartfelt thanks
for your presence at the House Blessing and Inauguration.

We assure you our daily prayer.
May the Lord always bless you.


The boys of Casa Miani watching the procession of the Senior Sto. Nino together with Mr. and Mrs Arvedi, Fr. Richard and Fr. Luigi
(Day before the Inauguration and House Blessing)

Klent, Jay Mar, Mitoy and Ariel

Devotees of Senior Sto. Nino