Date: 9/1/2024
Urban Group received a total of 41 awards in the Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2023 (HKV-Award) on 3rd January 2024, honoring its dedication to working with various social service partners, providing appropriate assistance to those in need, and fostering social peace.
In specific, 13 properties under the management of the Group have been designated as "Caring Estates"; 6 volunteers and property received the "Individual Award"; 8 volunteers and properties have been granted the "JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Evergreen Volunteer Award"; 13 volunteers and properties were awarded the "Long Service Award." Notably, Urban Group has received the "Certificate of Appreciation" as the promotion organization of Caring Estate with appreciation for the Group’s passionate participation, exceptional accomplishments in volunteer work, and support of the volunteerism movement.
Dr Edmond Cheng, Managing Director of Urban Group revealed, “By offering volunteer opportunities and fostering a compassionate workplace culture, Urban Group, a conscientious community manager, has fostered a corporate culture among staff members that values empathy and social connection. We value excellent corporate citizenship, which is why we regularly consider and address social issues.”
The Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) and the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau collaborated to develop the Hong Kong Volunteer Award, a territory-wide program that was introduced in 2022. The program's aim is to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of exceptional volunteers, businesses, groups from other industries, and initiatives involving cross-sectoral partnerships.
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