Transitional Housing Projects
United Court transitional housing project to be temporarily used as community isolation facilities
In view of the severe epidemic situation in Hong Kong and the huge demand for isolation facilities, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited will shoulder her civic responsibility and fully cooperate with the government’s policies to make use of the units of United Court transitional housing project as temporary community isolation facilities. 1,800 units will be provided to relieve the community's urgent need for isolation and treatment facilities.
The details will be announced after further discussion between the Welfare Council and the Transport and Housing Bureau.
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Transitional Housing Projects
香港聖公會福利協會歡迎運輸及房屋局獲撥款增建17000個過渡性房屋單位(Chinese only)
今日(2月23日)財政司司長宣讀預算案時,提到已有足夠土地提供17,000個過渡性房屋單位,香港聖公會福利協會對政策表示歡迎。
政府近年積極推展過渡性房屋,福利協會認為此政策有效紓緩正輪候公屋家庭和其他居住環境惡劣人士的住屋壓力。
由本福利協會負責營運、新鴻基地產以1元租借土地及運房局撥款興建的「同心村」元朗東頭過渡性房屋項目將於本年6月入伙,屆時將提供1,800個單位,舒緩這些基層家庭的住屋需要。項目能順利進行,全賴政府、商界、承建商及地區團體等多方齊心協力。尤其是運房局不但提供建築費,更在非牟利機構申辦過程中給予各方面意見,且有效協調相關政府部門,使申辦和審批程序均迅速進行。福利協會藉此感謝運房局和相關政府部門同事的努力外,也感謝新鴻基地產、承建商及各團體對此項目的支持。
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「好施捨的,必得豐裕 ; 滋潤人的,必得滋潤。」(箴言11:25) 愛心利是捐助基層SEN學童(Chinese only)
農曆新年將至,大家想過如何善用「利是錢」嗎? 今年香港聖公會福利協會推出「新春‧童心‧奉獻」捐款計劃,希望大家將新春期間收到的利是錢捐出部份予基層及有特殊學習需要(SEN)的兒童,把新春的祝福送給他們,也令利是變得更有意義。
讓他愉快地學習
新春伊始,萬象更新,祝願大家新一年步步高陞,然而一些有特殊學習需要的小朋友,他們成長的每一步,所付出的努力總是比其他小朋友更要多;就好像子博及子朗(化名)這對有特殊學習需要的小兄弟,他們十分喜歡學習,但每次認讀字詞或者組織句子去表達想法時,就要花費更多力氣。
弟弟子博今年5歲,就讀幼稚園低班(K2),他的媽媽留意到子博表達能力弱,難以複述上課內容,也無法講出自己的想法,影響了學習和社交。媽媽想幫助他又無從入手,每次教子博說話時,她總覺事倍功半,十分氣餒。為協助子博解決學習困難,子博媽媽希望盡快獲政府資助接受評估,但她發現最快也要輪候約一年,而坊間私人機構所提供的評估服務收費高昂,對於一般基層家庭而言實在難以應付。幸好,子博最終趕及在幼稚園階段接受評估,並於福利協會的服務單位下接受治療。經過訓練後,子博語言能力有所改善,成績進步之外,更重要是他比從前更熱愛學習,可以快樂地享受課堂生活。
「童」心微笑基金填補服務空隙
弟弟子博比較幸運,他能把握「黃金治療期」,即學前教育期間內接受治療及訓練;但哥哥子朗由於個性文靜,家人及幼稚園老師未能及早察覺他在學習上的困難,延至升小後,才發現子朗的學習能力不及同齡學童,他漸漸無法追上進度,有時甚至抗拒上課,令媽媽非常擔心。
子朗輪候了15個月後才獲政府資助的評估服務,結果顯示他有學習遲緩問題,但目前社會福利署只為6歲以下的特殊學習需要學童提供各項早期介入訓練,而子朗完成評估後早已超齡,加上所讀小學給予的家長支援不足,令媽媽感到求助無門,心情沮喪。可幸的是,福利協會「童」心微笑基金為他提供資助,令子朗獲得免費的基本訓練,成功改善專注力及讀寫能力。
把愛心分給有特殊學習需要的孩童
父母照顧子女無微不至,要養育有特殊學習需要孩童,父母需要加倍付出,就如子博及子朗的媽媽,她盡力為兩孩子尋找合適的學習方法,以爭取更佳的發展,無奈因經濟條件所限,令她屢受制肘。其實,有特殊學習需要的學童同樣有無限潛能,只要及時獲得適切的訓練及治療,定能慢慢進步,展現才能。
「童」心微笑基金正致力幫助一些未能受惠於正規服務的基層兒童,讓他們及早接受特殊學習需要的評估及訓練,而「新春‧童心‧奉獻」捐款計劃所籌得的善款,將撥捐「童」心微笑基金,支援一群有特殊學習需要的小朋友,讓他們儘快得到評估、專業治療及輔導服務;此外,善款亦會用作支援基層兒童。
你的心意可以為他們帶來祝福,讓孩子茁壯成長。「施比受更為有福」,希望你用愛心,在新一年為孩子帶來美好的開始。
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Transitional Housing Projects
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Sun Hung Kai Properties Large-scale transitional housing project "United Court" in Tung Tau, Yuen Long to be ready for occupancy in June this year Applications open from 24 January
The "United Court" transitional housing project in Tung Tau, Yuen Long, will be open for application from 24 January (following Monday) to 23 February 2022 (Wednesday). Single persons or families who have been waiting for public rental housing for at least three years and are in imminent need of housing are eligible to apply. The Welfare Council expects to meet with applicants in early March and announce the ballot results on 26 March. Successful applicants are expected to start move-in in June this year. Interested parties can download the application form from the website uc.skhwc.org.hk and apply online, by email, post, or in-person with the required documents.
Various household types to meet the needs of different people
Located at Tung Tau, Yuen Long, the "United Court" project is one of the largest transitional housing projects in Hong Kong, with a total of 1,800 units in eight 4-storey blocks built using the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) method. The units range from 1-person, 2-person, 3-person, 4-5-person and barrier-free units, with over half being 2-person and 3-person units. Flat sizes range from about 130 sq ft to 324 sq ft, and the monthly accommodation allowances range from $2,370 to $4,950, which is below market rent and not more than 40% of the prevailing Public Rental Housing income limits. The period of occupancy is two years. If the tenant has special reasons or exceptional hardship and genuine need after the expiry of their tenancy, the Welfare Council will try, as far as possible, to accommodate them until the first allocation of public housing. The project is expected to operate until 2028 and will benefit around 5,000 families over the tenancy period.
Transport and amenities
The "United Court" is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from the entrance of the estate to the West Rail Yuen Long Station, and there are minibus and bus stops adjacent to the estate to facilitate commuting between Yuen Long town centre, Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories and the outlying islands. A wet market, a large shopping centre, primary and secondary schools, kindergartens and recreational facilities are all available in the estate's vicinity, making it convenient for residents to live, go to school and work.
Jane Lee, Director of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, said, "The smooth progress of the development of the United Court is attributable to the concerted efforts of the Government, the business sector and the community. The overall planning of the project makes good use of public space. It is complemented by the provision of social services so that both soft and physical aspects of infrastructure can be used to improve the housing environment of the tenants and cater for their physical, mental and spiritual needs while at the same time helping them to build up a mutual support network. The Welfare Council hopes that the project will help people on the waiting list for public housing and the underprivileged to live with greater peace of mind in the New Year".
Adam Kwok, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties, said, "SHKP recognises the community's strong demand for housing and is committed to making the best use of our resources to improve the living conditions of grassroots families, in the hope that Hong Kong will soon be free of sub-divided flats. Thanks to the support and cooperation of all parties involved, the United Court will be ready for occupancy two and a half years after its announcement. We sincerely hope that the United Court will become a warm transit point for grassroots families and help them meet their short-term housing needs".
The project's success is due to the concerted efforts of the Welfare Council, Sun Hung Kai Properties and the Transport and Housing Bureau. Sun Hung Kai Properties leased a 200,000-square-foot site at Tung Tau, Yuen Long to the Welfare Council in early 2020 at a nominal rent of one dollar for the construction of the "United Court". The Transport and Housing Bureau is responsible for monitoring and allocating nearly HK$1 billion to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council for the construction of the "United Court" and provides policy support for the project. The Welfare Council is responsible for the design, operation, and management of the "United Court" and the provision of various people-oriented community services to the residents.
To learn more about the project:
https://www.skhwc.org.hk/en/strategic_initiatives/transitional-housing/
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Elderly Services
喜樂同行三十年 聖公會恩慈長者之家連串活動賀院慶(Chinese only)
香港聖公會福利協會屬下院舍香港聖公會恩慈長者之家踏入30周年了!恩慈長者之家自1991年起於大埔太和邨投入服務,為協會營辦的第三間安老院舍。惟因樓宇漏水情況嚴重,院舍獲社會福利署協助,於2005年8月遷往現址藍田德田邨,並進行轉型裝修工程,成為全港首間轉型為提供「持續照顧服務」的護理安老院舍。
受疫情影響 院內辦院慶
由於本港現時尚在疫情防控階段,院舍未能如往常一樣進行大型慶祝活動。雖然如此,院舍同工仍特別為院友設計一連串院內活動,讓院友可以感受院慶的歡樂氣氛。院舍於去年6至10月,舉行了「藝樂無窮在院舍」、「院慶美饌月」等活動,鼓勵院友創作有關院舍30周年的藝術作品,以及向院友提供特色美食,包括精緻軟餐,讓吞嚥困難的院友同享美食的樂趣。
院慶月推3大慶祝活動
去年11月則為重頭戲—「院慶月」。院舍推出3項大型活動,包括院慶聚餐、院慶嘉年華及院慶感恩崇拜,將活動氣氛推上高潮。疫情之下,院友不便外出到食肆參與圍席聚餐,故院舍特意舉行「院慶聚餐」,既有「切燒豬」,又有香檳(無酒精),院友們仿如置身高級酒店內享用美「酒」佳餚;細心的職員亦考慮到吞嚥困難院友的需要,將燒豬製作成糊餐,讓他們也可一同品嚐燒豬,與眾同樂。
為延續開心的氣氛,院舍舉行了「院慶嘉年華」,在院內設置多個攤位遊戲,包括:30周年遊踪、30周年科技展、30周年幸福輪,及恩慈份子食堂等。院舍特意安排活動在不同時段內於各樓層舉行,務求讓所有院友均可以樂在當中,有院友更笑言:「這天是疫情以來最開心的日子啊!」
信靠上帝 跨過難關
30周年的壓軸活動─「喜樂同行三十周年院慶感恩崇拜」,由香港聖公會聖道堂主任聖品李耀強院牧主持,藉以「但以理書 6:12-28」及「路加福音21: 20-28」,讓院友們知道即使日子艱難,只要信靠和事奉上帝,困難總會跨過,就像大家沉著應對疫情一樣。完成崇拜後,助理總幹事周美恬姑娘作出分享,並致送紀念品予「最高年資的院友」及「最高年資的同事」,當中包括入住該院30年的院友,也有服務30年的員工,感謝他/她們與恩慈長者之家一起成長。
院慶不但是一個十分值得紀念的日子,同時亦標誌著院舍的服務踏上新的里程碑。該院感謝30年來牧區的牧養,以及聖公會群體和地區團體的支持,院舍將會繼續本著香港聖公會福利協會「轉化生命‧活出豐盛」的服務精神,為院友提供一個關懷備至,滿有恩典和慈愛的家。
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支持每月捐款計劃 陪伴弱勢社群走過沿途高低 (Chinese only)
每逢聖誕節,弟兄姊妹們都忙於參加崇拜、舉辦家庭聚餐或派對等,慶祝這個普天同慶的日子。聖誕節除了為我們帶來歡樂外,更重要是我們能夠在這個節日感受從神而來的愛,因為耶穌基督的誕生,讓我們得著平安與盼望。回想這兩年在疫情的影響下,社會上的基層市民面對著經濟壓力、疾病及生死等問題,平安及盼望對他們而言就更加遙遠。在這個送暖的節日,福利協會希望教友可以效法基督對貧病弱小的關愛,為有需要的人送上祝福,改變他們的生命,就好像以下阿娟的個案。
疫情下的崎嶇路
阿娟是單親母親,幾年前因為感情問題與丈夫離婚。後來,因情緒困擾加上生活壓力,令阿娟患上精神病。幸好經過治療,阿娟於前年已經康復,並在茶餐廳內任職樓面,與就讀中學的兒子一同過著簡單的生活。但受疫情影響,阿娟的生活又再次陷入困境。
今年年初,阿娟任職的食肆受疫情影響,生意大不如前,原有的工作由全職變為兼職,收入減少了一大半。為了生活及支持兒子升學,她曾經嘗試找另一份全職工作,惟當時很多餐廳連經營也有困難,要另覓工作談可容易。同時,工作量減少的阿娟,長期與兒子共處於斗室,令二人的磨擦日增,口角不斷;面對每日發生的家庭衝突,以及憂心家中的開支,種種壓力令阿娟長期精神繃緊,最終她受不住,導致精神病再次復發。
在困局中送上祝福 用愛轉化生命
此時,兒子開始發現阿娟的狀況,馬上帶母親求醫,醫生為了讓阿娟可以得到最好的治療,建議她儘快入院。然而阿娟知道若辭去工作就醫,會令家中的經濟雪上加霜,何況兒子今年還要考公開試準備升大學,不能讓他分心勞神;但她亦明白拖延治療,又會讓病情惡化,此刻,她實在難以作出決定,感到情緒低落和無助,人生恍惚看不到希望。
幸好,跟進阿娟個案的社工得悉其情況後,立即尋求香港聖公會福利協會的協助。後來,阿娟每月得到短期的援助金,讓她經濟上能暫時紓困,同時阿娟的兒子亦可以專心應付考試。當阿娟看到出路時,內心終於平靜下來,可以安心接受治療。數個月後,她的兒子完成公開考試,找到兼職工作,經濟環境得以改善,而阿娟的病情亦漸漸好轉,一家的生活終可重回正軌。
分享愛 支持福利協會工作
人生總有高低起跌,好像阿娟的個案舉目皆是,當他們在谷底經歷患難時,會看不到希望,內心充滿憂慮,然而我們只要伸出援手,就可以為他們的生命帶來平安與盼望。今年即將過去,疫情卻仍然持續,不少家庭仍然受經濟不景氣影響,福利協會希望善長可以透過每月定額捐款,支持我們的工作,幫助更多弱勢社群,與他們同行,在新的一年,讓我們由愛與分享開始,去祝福更多有需要的人。
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