New Life E-Newsletter November 2024
Connecting Hearts National Studies Course
Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan (front row, sixth from the right), GBS, JP, New Life’s Chairperson of the Executive Committee and Vice chairperson of Hong Kong Social Welfare Sector Heart to Heart Joint Action, and Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (fourth row, fourth from left), CEO of New Life, participated in a five-day "Connecting Hearts” National Studies Course. They visited the Beijing Chinese Culture Institute to engage in exchanges, aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s social welfare services.
ISS 100th Anniversary Dinner
The ISS 100th Anniversary Dinner held on 1 November was officiated by the Hon John LEE Ka-chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, the Chief Executive of HKSAR, and Mr. HE Jing, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR. New Life’s Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, and CEO, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming attended the Dinner and engaged in discussions with representatives from various sectors, including politics, business, social services, and corporate partners.
Diversity and Inclusion: Creating Opportunities Together” seminar
New Life was invited by the Labour Department’s Selective Placement Division to attend the "Diversity and Inclusion: Creating Opportunities Together” seminar. Ms. Chris WONG Kar-hing, New Life’s Head of Professional Services, (second from right), shared insights on the topic "Corporate & Social Welfare Collaboration for ESG,” encouraging more companies to explore various collaboration opportunities through partnerships to achieve sustainable social development.
Additionally, the Jockey Club Sun Workshop set up a booth at the event to showcase its self-branded products and vocational rehabilitation services at the sheltered workshop, helping more people understand and learn about the services provided by the Association.
MTR Corporation 45th Anniversary Cocktail Reception
New Life’s Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Professor Annie TAM Kam-lan, GBS, JP, (third from left) and CEO, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (second from right) attended MTR’s Anniversary Cocktail Reception, celebrating its 45 years of growing with Hong Kong.
10000 Steps A Day Walking Challenge 2024
New Life has been invited to be one of the supporting organisations for the "10000 Steps a Day Walking Challenge 2024”, organised by the Department of Health. On 1 November, New Life’s Corporate Communications Manager, Ms. Ada KWONG (back row, second from left), and dayday330 Assistant General Manager, Ms. LO Ka-ching, attended the launch ceremony to support the campaign, which hopes to promote the importance of daily exercise through walking, adding vitality to both body, mind and spirit well-being.
International Recognition Of Excellence Performance
New Life’s CEO, Mr. Thomas CHU Sai-ming (first from left), recently accepted the International Certificate of Excellence on behalf of the Association from Rona McBrierty (centre) and Ryan Tempesco (first from right) of the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, USA. This is the third time New Life has received this recognition since 2016.
dayday330 X HACTL Health Day: Energising Body, Mind And Spirit
For the fifth consecutive year, New Life has been invited by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) to participate in its "Annual Green Week" event. Over two days at the HACTL office, the company’s staff was introduced to the dayday330 micro-break, the [330] Well-being Index, and five ways to well-being.
The event featured several booth games themed around dayday330 animations, designed to test and train participants' reactions. They also experienced the most realistic indoor cycling game through live-action footage displayed on screens.
The use of virtual reality (VR) technology also allowed participants to immerse themselves in nature, allowing their body, mind and spirit to enter a state of tranquility and a space for healing.
Tuen Mun Hospital's Green Week 2024
New Life Farm took part in Tuen Mun Hospital’s Green Week 2024, which encouraged the hospital’s staff to donate pre-loved items to those in need, thereby reducing waste. This event also provided an opportunity to promote local organic farming and introduce the agricultural vocational training offered by the Association’s sheltered workshop.
New Life 330 Basketball Team
New Life has officially established its 330 Basketball Team! The initiative aims to enhance staff’s interest and skills in basketball and strengthen the cohesion and collaboration among the team. More importantly, it also echoes the concept "be active”, one of the five ways to promote holistic well-being.
Eco-Friendly Wooden Speaker Workshop
Tin King Sheltered Workshop was invited to arrange an eco-friendly wooden speaker workshop for students at the CUHK. Under the guidance of instructors from Tin King Sheltered Workshop, the students handcrafted their own unique wooden speakers. During the event, staff took the opportunity to introduce services offered by the sheltered workshop, helping students understand the work and capabilities of persons in recovery.
If you are interested in participating in Tin King Sheltered Workshop's wellness workshops or wish to become a supporting organisation to join us in caring for your holistic well-being, please feel free to contact us.
Tel: 2466 0068
Email: tkw@nlpra.org.hk
Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop: ECF Food Sharing Project
Department of Social Work at CUHK
Students from the Department of Social Work at CUHK participated in New Life’s "ECF Food Sharing Project” volunteer activity, distributing food to project members and caring for those in need in the community.
In addition, the students visited the Kwai Shing Sheltered Workshop to learn about its daily operations. This community activity aimed to deepen students' understanding of current community needs and promote social inclusion.
Latest Updates from New Life
Delight Catering Launches Christmas Party Packages
With Christmas approaching, Delight Catering, a social enterprise of the Association, is launching its Christmas party packages. They offer over 40 takeaway and catering options, with all dishes meticulously prepared in Delight Catering’s central kitchen, using as much organic and locally-sourced ingredients as possible. By enjoying delicious food from Delight Catering with friends and family, you are supporting and sponsoring more training and job opportunities for persons in recovery, making this Christmas even more meaningful!
The ISO22000-certified Delight Catering strives to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients, and offers vegetarian dishes to cater to the needs of vegetarians.
Christmas Special Dishes:
- Tender and juicy organic apple roast chicken
- Flavorful herb-crusted lamb rack
- Italian blue mussel stew with organic pasta
- Italian cheese cups
Menu and service details: https://shorturl.at/dWPDJ
Inquiries and pre-orders: 2231 7500
To learn more about donation and corporate partnership with New Life, please contact our Corporate Affairs Department.
(corporate-affairs@nlpra.org.hk / 2332 4343)。