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| Hopewell Sponsors the Book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” on its 40th Anniversary | | | 17 Jul 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has taken root in and been growing with Wan Chai since its establishment 40 years ago. To mark its 40th Anniversary in 2012, Hopewell sponsored the publication of the book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” which records the happy memories of 40 people who worked or lived in Wan Chai. Sir Gordon Wu, Chairman of Hopewell, has been invited to share his Wan Chai stories. Other interviewees include Mr Lai Kam Cheung of St. James’ Settlement; Ms Louisa So, graduate of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Ms Stella So, renowned local illustrator; Mr Chan Tak-fai, Chief Coach of Tai Hang Fire Dragon; and students of Hennessy Road Government Primary AM School.
The press conference of “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was held on 17 July at View 62, the revolving restaurant at Hopewell Centre. Ms Cheng Man-wah, editor of the book and some of the interviewees shared their happy Wan Chai stories at the press conference. Mr Richard Law, Ms Lana Chong and Ms Lily Chong, members of the CSR Sub-Committee of Hopewell, also attended the event to show Hopewell’s support to the book launch.
The “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was available for free at the Customer Services Centre on 3rd Floor of Hopewell Centre. Hopewell hopes that through the publication of the book, readers can share the secrets of happiness of people living and working in the district. |
| Hopewell Wins the First Prize in Po Leung Kuk Charity Bowling Contest | | | 30 Jun 2012
HH Social Club Bowling team members represented Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) to participate in Po Leung Kuk Charity Bowling Contest at the Hong Kong Bowling City in July and received the first prize in the Open Championship. This competition rose funds for the Kuk’s rehabilitation services for the benefit of mentally and physically handicapped people. |
| Hopewell and St. James’ Settlement Called for 150 Volunteers to Bring Laughter to Singleton Elderly at Tuen Ng Festival | | | 09 Jun 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) co-organised the Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit to Elderly with St. James’ Settlement (“St. James”) again on 9 June 2012 in hopes of bringing love and care to the community. This year, the team consisted of volunteers from different sectors of society, including 120 long time supporting HH Social Club members, Outstanding Students’ Association and Hong Kong Sports Teams. It also included the newly joined secondary school students from St. James, members from the Hopewell sponsored “Strike” Bowling Programme which aims at developing the sports potential of minority intellectual disabled youths, and cross-border staff members from Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited, as well as family and friends. The cross-sectional and cross-regional ‘HH Social Club’ formed a Volunteer Team with over 150 members, visiting 155 units of singleton elderly in Wan Chai, Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan. The total number of beneficiaries in Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit Programme reached 800 this year.
Demonstrating the spirit of love and communal harmony
By bringing forces from different demographics into this ‘HH Social Club’ Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit, Hopewell aimed to ignite the hope of living among the singleton elderly from St. James’ Funeral Navigation Service. In comparison with last year’s visit, Hopewell reached out to more singleton elderly for there was a 50% increase in the number of visited units and volunteers. The thoughtful formation of each volunteer team with a good mix of community members has truly demonstrated the spirit of love and unity, as well as communal harmony between the abled and disabled.
To express its gratitude toward volunteers, Hopewell purchased some exquisite velvet pins handmade by St. James’ members as presents. Representatives from St. James also briefed through the cases with the team prior to the visits, which enabled volunteers to conduct better communication with the elderly and at the same time identify their needs. The Panda Hotel volunteers prepared rice dumplings made with “Five Grains” and in a lighter size, which better suit the appetite of the elderly. Volunteers carried along the Hopewell-St. James sponsored bags of presents to the singleton elderly and shared the festive joy. |
| Hopewell Receives Outstanding Walk Team Award from the Community Chest | | | 29 May 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) received the Outstanding Walk Team Award from the Community Chest to acknowledge its contributions in the Walks for Millions event.
150 Hopewell and HHI staff members participated in The Community Chest “2011/2012 Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk for Millions" in January. The donation will support the services of 22 social organizations under the Community Chest. |
| Hopewell Centre Receives Silver Award in "Barrier-free Facilities Caring Award" | | | 05 May 2012
The garner of silver award in "Barrier-free Facilities Caring Award" shows the care of Hopewell Centre for the need of the community by continuously improving the property’s barrier-free facilities. The "Barrier-free Facilities Caring Award" Scheme is funded by the Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power and Hong Kong Equal Opportunities Commission with the aim to enhance public awareness in the integration of the disabled to the society. The judging panel is formed by a group of hearing and visually impaired as well as physically disabled, who travelled around different Hong Kong shopping malls to conduct a Barrier-free test and made their winner selection. In the future, Hopewell Centre shall continue offering "Barrier-free" facilities to include more disabled people in the community and strive for a cohesive society. |
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