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Good Harvest Maintenance Services
Developing and providing apprenticeship and job opportunities in home-refitting and repairation work for persons recovered from mental illness and ex-offenders
ABOUT
Year Established: 2016
Beneficiaries: Persons recovered from mental illness, ex-offenders, the elderly and individuals with disabilities
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| Home-refitting and repairing services addressing community needs |
SOCIAL ISSUES
- Persons recovered from mental illnesses and ex-offenders in Hong Kong are frequently turned down from stable and long-term jobs
- Homes of the elderly and of ones with disabilities usually lack regular maintenance due to its expenses
SOCIAL INNOVATION
- By adopting a mentorship approach, trainees acquire practical skills on home-refitting and repairing as well as tacit knowledge of the trade
EXCEPTED SOCIAL IMPACT
 | 30 Persons recovered from mental illness and ex-offenders to acquire household maintenance skills and to receive good job opportunities |
 | 500 elderly individuals and ones with disabilities to enjoy regular maintenance to their home with much cheaper prices |
 | Persons recovered from mental illness and ex-offenders to be given better chances of having a stable job and a better salary |
 | Home safety of the elderly and ones with disabilities to be improved |
BUSINESS MODEL
Good Harvest Maintenance Services gain revenue from maintenance fees for homes to sustain
PROGRAMME CONTENT
Training and working opportunities
Developing household-repairing skills for the persons recovered from mental illness and ex-offenders and employing them to perform service
Household-repairing and maintenance services
Low maintenance fees for the elderly and ones with disabilities