THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS OF LA CONSOLACION UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES (LCUP) AT MOTHER RITA HOMES

La Consolacion University Philippines, the only Catholic university envisions itself as a Marian-Augustinian based institution producing responsible graduates who values unity, charity and truth. LCUP offers a wide variety of community extension programs and activities in different adopted communities to improve not only the quality of life but the standard of living, their spiritual, moral and psychological formation.The Community Extension Services and Outreach Program unit of LCUP have continuously develops diverse program based on the identified needs of the adopted communities specifically Mother Rita Homes. The study assessed the impact of the LCUP?s community extension programs on the residents of Mother Rita Homes. A total of 100 respondents were utilized as the subject of the study. Frequency, percentage and ranking were used as the statistical tool and the results of the study revealed that the LCUP ? CESOP programs and activities are effective at different extent. Individuals are also influenced and empowered by these programs either financially or personally. The community programs touches the respondents in numerous ways. Residents became more concerned with their neighbors? welfare and they showed eagerness to help one another.Beneficiaries of Mother Rita Homes are all enthusiastic to learn new skills and develop their confidence in all aspects. LCUP ? CESOP community extension programs can be improved according to the needs of the community and the recipients of every program.