As the country commemorates National Volunteerism Month, SM Cares
reaffirmed its commitment to building a more compassionate, resilient, and
sustainable nation through a series of volunteer-driven programs and
partnerships.
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| With more employees joining each year, SM continues to strengthen its culture of volunteerism during Happy Walk 2025. |
Throughout the year, SM employee-volunteers, tenants, and community
members joined forces in outreach and sustainability efforts aimed at uplifting
lives and protecting the environment. Among the highlights were large-scale
coastal cleanup drives, youth-led initiatives like the Global Youth Summit,
community-focused events such as the Happy Walk and ASP Angels Walk, and
service-oriented employee engagements including Brigada Eskwela and Operation
Tulong Express.
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| SM employee volunteers bring color and care to classrooms, painting a brighter future through the annual Brigada Eskwela service. |
Each program exemplifies SM Cares’ mission to engage the community in
purposeful action. In 2024, over 1,500 SM employees actively participated in
various volunteer initiatives, including Angels Walk, Happy Walk, Operation
Tulong Express, and Brigada Eskwela. Coastal cleanup drives mobilized more than
27,000 volunteers, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental
stewardship.
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| Bringing hope and relief to communities in need, SM employee volunteers deliver Kalinga Packs through Operation Tulong Express. |
Meanwhile, the Global Youth Summit brought together approximately a
thousand student volunteers, highlighting the power of youth engagement in
driving positive change.
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| SM employee volunteers come together to clean up the coast, showing their commitment to a greener, cleaner future. |
These initiatives were made possible through impactful collaborations with organizations such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Education (DepEd) and the Global Peace Foundation, among others.
More than just events, these volunteer efforts are designed to empower
individuals and foster inclusion—encouraging employees, partners, and everyday
citizens to be changemakers in their own communities.
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| Students at the Global Youth Summit step up as changemakers, embracing volunteerism to drive positive impact in their communities and beyond. |
“Through volunteerism, we build bridges of empathy, understanding, and shared purpose. SM Cares is proud to cultivate this culture of giving back—one where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can take part in creating a better future,” said Mr. Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.
As SM Cares continues to champion volunteerism, the public is encouraged to join upcoming activities and discover how small acts of service can lead to big changes—one community at a time. To learn more about SM Cares’ volunteer programs and how you can take part in upcoming initiatives, visit https://linktr.ee/smcares. (PR)
