Outside the central area

I've just picked a handful of homes to highlight here, homes are on continuously tough journey to raise funds and maintain the operations, regardless of their sizes.

These homes are some that have responded to HATI.org.my, highlighting latest information on the homes' needs and status of their ongoing projects. Important to note here that I'm not affiliated to these organisations in any way, only as a HATI volunteer.

Check them out
Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah
Rumah Victory
Bethany Home
Shelter Home for Children

Rumah Jaireh
Dr Lucy Campos/ Mr Xavier Maniam
Call or email at
ruthlc@streamyx.com
+6016-2033295/+6012-2160145

Stepping Stones Living Centre
Pastor Johnson +6016-3858161
Call or email at
j_rajahser@hotmail.com
+6016-3858161

Compassion Home
Roy Tan,George & Teresita; Jasmine Woon-Ooi
compassion_home@yahoo.com
P:+603-5637 9366; +6012-661 0650; +6012-291 9147; +6012-239 0636

Bridges EIP Centre for Children with Learning Disabilities
Dolly Tan
bridgeseip@hotmail.com
P: +603-77222473; +6012-6476491

Ipoh Christian Centre (Agape Family)
Ps Micah M.K.Lim
agapefly@tm.net.my
P:+6012-5184254

Shan Children's Home
Saras Pillay / Gobi
schome_07@yahoo.com
P: +604-3973593/ +6019-4714917

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is a big word. Five (or four?) syllables, it is a mouthful and is demanding on time and energy.

I'm no authority on volunteerism, but I can only share that it comes with frustration, physical and mental challenges, but is very very fulfilling. The act of giving without expectations, serving without rewards, is something I personally am learning.

I want to share this from the World Volunteer Web(site), a UN-backed organisation, which delves into the simplicities and depth of volunteerism.

Go to How do I volunteer?

Field visits

After a hiatus, I decided to revisit children's homes, hoping bridge any gaps through HATI.org. my or within my network of friends..

Tina, our wonderful hairstylist, offered her services to cut children's hairs at Praise Emmanuel Children's Home

My second visit was to Agathian's Shelter to find the shelter in midst of expansion and needing up to RM40,000 for simple renovations.

Everyday is a constant battle for these homes.

Self awareness

So much to do, so little time.

I'd thought I'd use blogs to continue to convey messages, but this time a different sort of message.

Messages of sharing, caring and being aware of living within large communities, I try in my little way to promote volunteerism, philanthropy and other acts of kindness.

Check this out for starters HATI.org.my