Mac's Stories

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Guiding the Future with Dedicated Teaching

Ms. Kwok is a barista with professional baking certifications, boasting over a decade of industry experience. Since 2020, she has been teaching a series of courses at the Industrial and Commercial Social Service Unit, including the "Foundation Certificate in Barista Training", "Foundation Certificate in Latte Art (Part-time)", and "Foundation Certificate in Coffee Roasting (Part-time)" courses, with the aim of introducing more people to the world of coffee and the profession of a barista.
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Sharing the Ups and Downs of Life

"Stay strong and never give up. Caring for others, more importantly, also means remember to care for yourself!" - Wun-si.

Seven years ago, Wun-si's (transliteration name) was met with dramatic change. At a party, her husband suddenly fell and did not get up. After a medical diagnosis, it was confirmed that he had suffered a stroke and would likely need long-term bed care. From then on, Wun-si began a long journey as a carer. This was a path filled with challenges and uncertainties, and she was completely unfamiliar with stroke-related knowledge. Initially, she felt quite helpless and scared. Fortunately, she encountered many kind-hearted people along the way who helped her learn how to take care of her husband and accompany him through difficulties.
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No Longer Alone, Building a Better Community Together

Ms. Yung is a solitary elder living in a subdivided unit in the Kwai Chung district. Her livelihood mainly depends on the elderly living allowance and occasional part-time jobs. She doesn't have a close relationship with her family, and they rarely maintain contact with her. About a year ago, while inquiring about the progress of her public housing application, she came into contact with the services of the "Jockey Club Sunshine Neighbourhood Centre".