Holy Cross Manor care team

Harmanpal Sran, Ana Noel, Carlisel Amor, Marife De Guzman, Meridian Celino, Mercy Njung, Serah Mwangi, Maria Jaen, Melody Suyat, Delia Datuin, Rhea Carbonel, Hardeep Rai, Oluchi Oluwadele, Eyimofe Ewowo, Lilibeth Revelar, Baby Ruth Gamboa, Barbara Scott, Maria Teresa Salvatus, Anju Thanju, Fatima Magpayo, Sokdalin Chour, Myrna Fernandez, Milan Ranjit, Analiza Baquiran, Antonette Galope, Flora Gali, Eric Cajala, Romer Isidro, Grace Ranico, Danica Juego, Beatrice Adusei, Jonas Cornelsen, Nneka Ekemezie, Betelehem Kebede, Reena Shrestha Kayastha, Sherinmol Sebastian, Irish Atibula, Kate Nartey, lbiso Nedobi, Morgan Pippy, Joni Antiado, Christian Ormita, Barbara Asenso

On September 25, 2023, Holy Cross Manor celebrated their diversity and uniqueness at Holy Cross’s Heritage Day. This day was a way to showcase the diversity at the site. Countries showcased included: Nigeria, Ghana, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Nepal, Germany, Scotland, and Canada. The purpose of the event was to build understanding through education.

As part of the celebration there was a world fashion show where staff wore the traditional dress from around the world. A description of the clothing and the country of origin was read as staff walked on the red carpet. The celebration also included a world food tasting.

Holy Cross Manor’s resident population is growing in diversity. There are a number of Chinese residents who asked for congee for breakfast. The site worked with Sodexo, their food provider, to be able to offer it at least once a week.

After the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff went all out to decorate the residents’ home for the holidays in a north pole theme. Staff involved residents and families and incorporated their ideas spreading joy throughout the building. They did such a wonderful job that Global News did a story about it. Following the story, the site received calls from around the world saying how happy families were with the site’s efforts to make residents feel valued.