On 26 April 2025, the C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team visited the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Home for the Elderly. A total of 20 volunteers participated in the event, including the Assistant Commissioner, Ms Olivia OR. During the visit, our volunteers engaged in joint exercises, friendly conversations, and group singing with the elderly residents. The seniors clearly enjoyed the companionship, with many expressing their happiness throughout the event. Our volunteers found the experience equally rewarding, taking great satisfaction in bringing joy and comfort to the residents. The visit successfully conveyed community care and warmth, creating a heartwarming experience for all participants.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity organised by Gingko House on 22 and 29 March 2025 to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 23 volunteers took part in the event. They prepared meal boxes in the two restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity organised by Gingko House on 22 February 2025 to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 22 volunteers, including Assistant Commissioners, Ms Rebecca SIU and Ms Wanda YUE, took part in the event. They prepared meal boxes in the three restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated in an activity organised by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals' Fong Shu Chuen District Elderly Community Centre on 4 January 2025 to visit elderly in Shau Kei Wan. A total of 14 volunteers took part in the event, bringing winter supplies and food to the elderly. All the volunteers were delighted to express their love and care for the elderly through the distribution of winter supplies.
C&SD was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation 2024 (500 hours – 1 999 hours) under the category of Non-Commercial Organization Award (Volunteer Hours) by Agency for Volunteer Service on 10 December 2024. This recognition not only acknowledges the contributions and dedication of colleagues in volunteering work but also affirms C&SD's commitment to community service.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team took part in an activity organised by the charitable organisation, Intergeneration Foundation Limited, on 7 December 2024 to help organise a visit and birthday celebrations for children living in subdivided flats. A total of 9 colleagues and 55 participants took part in this activity. It was a joyful and warm afternoon spent with children and parents from subdivided housing families. This activity enabled us to convey love and care to these families.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity organised by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Fong Shu Chuen District Elderly Community Centre and Architectural Services Department on 23 November 2024 to provide repair services to the elderly living in Shau Kei Wan District. A total of 13 volunteers helped paint the walls and ceilings of homes of the elderly residents. The activity was a great success and the elderly residents were very happy with their renovated walls and ceilings.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity on 26 October 2024 organised by Gingko House to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 18 volunteers took part in the event. They prepared meal boxes in the restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity on 28 September 2024 organised by Gingko House to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 26 volunteers took part in the event, including the Assistant Commissioner, Ms. Wanda YUE. They prepared meal boxes in the restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity organised by the charitable organisation Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre, on 21 September 2024 to visit the elderly in Chai Wan district. A total of 36 volunteers, including the Deputy Commissioner, Mr KT CHAU, and Assistant Commissioner, Ms Rebecca SIU, to visit the elderly. The volunteers brought seasonal food and daily necessities to the elderly, and engaged in conversations with them to gain a deeper understanding of their daily lives. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, special commemorative items donated by the C&SD were given to the elderly.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated in an activity organised by the Sik Sik Yuen on 7 September 2024 to visit the elderly in Tsz Wan Shan. A total of 35 volunteers brought seasonal food to the elderly. The volunteers aimed to understand their basic needs and let the elderly feel the warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity on 20 July 2024 organised by Gingko House to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 20 volunteers took part in the event. They prepared meal boxes in the restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 20 April 2024 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. 10 volunteers took part in the event. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 13 April 2024 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. Around 5 600 meal boxes were prepared by 17 colleagues including the Commissioner, Mr Leo YU. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated an activity organised by the Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre in Chai Wan district on 17 February 2024. A total of 19 volunteers, including the Assistant Commissioner, Ms. Rebecca SIU, attended the event and visited the elderly. The volunteers brought seasonal gifts to the elderly, engaged in conversations with them to gain a deeper understanding of their daily lives, and let them feel the warmth of the festive season. The activity was a great success and the elderly were very happy.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity on 20 January 2024 organised by Gingko House to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 14 volunteers took part in the event, including the Commissioner, Mr. Leo YU. They prepared meal boxes in the restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 16 December 2023 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. 12 volunteers took part in the event. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined an activity organised by Gingko House on 9 December 2023 to help those in need of food assistance in the community. A total of 11 volunteers took part in the event. They prepared meal boxes in the restaurants operated by Gingko House, and the meal boxes were then immediately distributed to registered individuals in need.
On the evening of 30 November 2023, the Commissioner, Mr. Leo YU, and Deputy Commissioner, Mr KT CHAU, led 17 C&SD volunteers to distribute leaflets to the public near the South Horizons MTR station to appeal to them to vote in the upcoming District Council (DC) Election on 10 December 2023.
On 11 November, 2023, the C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated in the Toy Reborn volunteer service organised by the Hong Kong Christian Youth Association to assist in cleaning, sorting, and categorising toys donated from various sectors. A total of 20 volunteers participated that day, including the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. KT CHAU. This activity was very meaningful, and the volunteers also donated a batch of toys to the Hong Kong Christian Youth Association. At the same time, the volunteers gained a deeper understanding of the importance and significance to reduce waste at the source, reallocate resources and recreate items.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 4 November 2023 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. 11 volunteers took part in the event. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
On the morning of 28 October 2023, 14 volunteers of the C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team sold flags for HK Saving Cat and Dog Association in Central. Our colleagues were happy to join this meaningful event to help raise funds for stray cats and dogs. The funds would be used by the Association to operate a new dog shelter for providing shelter and care for over 150 stray cats and dogs.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 14 October 2023 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. 4 volunteers took part in the event. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated in an event organised by Sik Sik Yuen on 23 September 2023 to visit elderly in Tsz Wan Shan. 13 volunteers brought seasonal gifts to visit the elderly, aiming to understand their basic needs and let them feel the warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team joined Food Angel on 16 September 2023 to prepare meal boxes for low-income families. 18 volunteers took part in the event, including the Commissioner, Mr. Leo YU. This volunteer activity was very meaningful. The volunteers demonstrated teamwork and managed to prepare 7 054 meal boxes in three hours. The volunteers were glad to participate in this activity and support families who are going through a difficult time.
The C&SD Social Club Volunteer Team participated in the “Generations Connect” project organised by the University of Hong Kong on 19 August 2023. The programme aims to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the elderly by facilitating interactions between young people and the elderly, and guiding and encouraging the elderly to use electronic health software. On that day, 6 colleagues teamed up with nursing students from the University of Hong Kong to provide self-care tips, conduct health assessments and promote mental health education to the elderly through home visits in Kwai Chung. This event was very meaningful and our colleagues were very happy to be part of it.