What: CNY Outreach Program to Needy Elderlies
When: 13 February 2010 (Chinese New Year Eve)
Where: Ang Mo Kio
Participant(s): Phyllis, Shirley, Xinyi & Yanling
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Volunteering on the eve of Chinese New Year has never crossed our minds, but they needed volunteers so we went ahead.
These elderlies were mostly needy elderlies living off the public assistance scheme, living in one/two room rental flats.
Youngsters like us, often seen as apathetic, had never stepped into one room flats. “How how how? I can’t speak Teochew!” That was how startled we were when invited into the home of this Teochew Ah Erm, already 89 years of age! Luckily Ah Erm could understand our Hokkien. Phew~
Altogether, we visited the homes of 2 elderlies and left food packs with another 5 who were not at home. As we welcome the Chinese New Year extravagantly with food and snacks that never seem to run out, there are indeed people out there who can’t afford to celebrate.
Count your blessings =)
