The Free Food Coupon for Senior Citizens Programme has served the 7 consecutive years. Underprivileged elders have benefited greatly from the scheme and the Free Food Coupon Shopping Day, co-organised by PARKnSHOP and HKYWCA.

Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Association set up a new centre in Sha Tau Kok to provide one-stop services for the underprivileged elderly and their care-takers in the district. It provides an integration of healthcare, social support and day care services and aims at arousing awareness on health related issues, and introducing usage of fitness and mind training equipment among the elders. Our staff will also visit rural area nearby to promote health management and the importance of exercise.

The Chinese Cheongsam Association (HK) (“Cheongsam Association”) celebrated Dragon Boat Festival with HKYWCA’s elder members to send care and blessing.

The Association’s Chi Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre receives support from Excellence Fitness to organise exercise classes for the elders and their caregivers, to help them remain in good health and prevent falls.

The Association’s Wan Wah Care & Attention Home for the Elderly organised a thanksgiving ceremony cum fun day to celebrate its 25th anniversary and shared the happiness with the Board members, partners, family members and volunteers.

Hang Seng Volunteer Team organised a birthday party to send the warmest blessing to the elders from Cheng Pon Hing Care & Attention Home.

Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre organised a day tour for 80 elderly singletons and doubletons to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Sinomax cooperated with the Association to hold a series of activities to send the warmest care to the elders from Sham Shui Po, and rebuild their self-esteem and positive attitude.

Y Silver Link sets up a demonstration room at HKYWCA’s headquarter in Central. It aims to increase the elder and their caregivers’ awareness on home safety issues through on-the-spot visits, experiential activities and interactive games. Visitors then know how to create a comfortable and safe living environment for elders, and promote ageing in place.

Volunteers from Hang Seng Bank decorated Cheng Pon Hing Care & Attention Home for the Elderly and organised a Christmas party.