財團法人張榮發慈善基金會

With a small piece of cloth and a big heart, the foundation purchased hundreds of sets of cleaning supplies from Xiao Yu and donated them to the Maria Foundation's "Cleaning Masters Work Team," demonstrating the effectiveness of "one act of charity, double the love!"

Mr. Sun, single, has no kids, lives in a rented property, is barely literate with only a few years’ education in elementary school. He could only find low-wage jobs like manual work. Cleaning. A few years ago, he had a scooter accident and ended up with a left lower leg fracture, followed by a fall from the stairs in a construction site resulting in injuries on both feet and a fracture on the left knee. After that, he was given dramatically fewer assignments. For the past three years, the pandemic has practically put him out of work.

Inscribed with “Yummy Sausage with Sticky Rice NT$50!”, the banners stood on either side of a piping hot charcoal grill. Ling was as loud touting the customers as she was quick on her hands, turning the sausages and sticky rice buns. The sausage stand was ready for another day of business!

Ah Jiao and the cleaning apprentices seemed to have no connection, but with the assistance provided by the social worker and clever matchmaking, these apprentices were arranged to help Ah Jiao clean her home, providing her with a conducive environment for recovery. After toiling away in the cleaning work, the apprentices not only received wages but also gained a sense of self-affirmation. This arrangement achieved a win-win situation, promoting both public welfare and double the amount of kindness!

Wu, a schoolgirl born with only left leg (only three toes) and no arm, is blessed with a loving family who has been taking very good care of her and giving her a very healthy, sound and happy upbringing. Despite her physical limitations and having to write using her left foot, she is optimistic and gets on with other students in her school.

The 2022 Taitung Earthquakes caused multiple ruptures on Ms. Wang’s house plus collapsed ceilings and shifted foundations. The house has been assessed by specialists to be unfit for habitation. For safety reasons, the house has been cordoned off and the family urgently relocated to stay with their relatives.