Hong Kong, 27 November, 2013 – Genting Hong Kong has made a HKD300,000 donation to Youth Outreach to sponsor the renovation project for its Crisis Centre for Boys.
To celebrate the completion of the project and to thank the generosity of Genting Hong Kong, Youth Outreach hosted a reopening ceremony yesterday (26 November) at Youth Outreach Jockey Club Building in Sai Wan Ho. The reopening was officiated by Mr Blondel So, Chief Operating Officer, Genting Hong Kong, Ms Vivian Sim, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR, Genting Hong Kong, Mr Andrew Chan, Publicity Committee Member, Youth Outreach and Ms Florence Lin, Assistant Executive Director, Crisis Services, Youth Outreach. Youngsters currently residing at the centre were invited to the event to share their life stories and learning experience with the guests.
Mr Blondel So, Chief Operating Officer, Genting Hong Kong, said, “The Year 2013 is a special year for us. It coincides with our 20th anniversary. We’re honoured to be able to sponsor Outreach to refurbish its Crisis Centre for Boys. A better equipped centre with new facilities like computers and sofas can provide better accommodation for the youth. Genting Hong Kong operates sea and land-based hospitality business. Many of our employees are young people from around the world. We’ve chosen to partner with Outreach because we appreciate the very meaningful work they’re doing for these youngsters. We hope to help more young people in need to rebuild their lives and prepare them for the challenges they may face in the future.”
Youth Outreach was founded in 1991 to provide crisis intervention services to marginal adolescents inHong Kong, including an all-night outreaching service with emergency accommodation and counseling to teenagers who have either run away from home or are in danger of doing so. It has been 10 years since the Crisis Centre for Boys relocated from Shatin to Sai Wan Ho, and more than 3,000 cases have been served. Due to the high frequency of use, many facilities suffered tear and wear, such as peeled and cracked paint, moldy flooring as well as poor plumbing. Youth Outreach is thankful for the generous donation made by Genting Hong Kong, so it can serve as a more comfortable temporary home to street wandering boys.
As a Caring Company, Genting Hong Kong continues to give back to society through cooperating with different charitable organizations globally.
Genting Hong Kong extends a helping hand to street wandering boys through a HKD300,000 donation and sponsorships to Youth Outreach. (From Left) Ms Vivian Sim, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR, Genting Hong Kong, Mr Blondel So, Chief Operating Officer, Genting Hong Kong, Ms Florence Lin, Assistant Executive Director, Crisis Services, Youth Outreach and Mr Andrew Chan, Publicity Committee Member, Youth Outreach, officiated the reopening of Youth Outreach’s Crisis Centre for Boys.
About Genting Hong Kong Limited (“Genting Hong Kong”)
Genting Hong Kong Limited is a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A primary business activity of the company is cruise and cruise related operations under the brands of Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Star Cruises, together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 19 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world, offering approximately 39,000 lower berths.
Genting Hong Kong’s first foray in a land-based attraction, Resorts World Manila, opened its doors to the public in August 2009. Resorts World Manila is one of the premier leisure brands under the Genting Group and the Philippines’ first one-stop, nonstop vacation spot for topnotch entertainment and world-class leisure alternatives, featuring 3 hotels including a six star all-suite Maxims Hotel, an iconic shopping mall, 4 high-end cinemas and a multi-purpose performing arts theatre.
For more information, please visit Genting Hong Kong website http://www.gentinghk.com.
About Youth Outreach
Youth Outreach was founded in 1991 to provide crisis intervention services to marginal adolescents in Hong Kong. We provide 24-hour services, including an all-night outreaching service with emergency accommodation and counseling to teenagers who have either already run away from home or are in danger of doing so. We also offer the first employment opportunity and training in basic skills required in the work place for unemployed teenagers. Enquires and referrals are welcome. www.yo.org.hk
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