Right-fitting - Clothes Alteration Roving Squad

    job training and opportunities, elderly, Grant for Good

    Providing clothing alterations and workshop experiences for the elderly to address low self-esteem and diminished confidence stemming from ageing and related physical changes

     

    The project plans to engage the elderly to share their clothing alteration needs and participate in body image-related workshops to boost self-confidence. Flexible job opportunities will also be provided for 10 young elderly individuals to join the sewing team.


    Name of Organisation

    One Bite Social Limited

    Approved Funding Amount

    HK$299,960

    Funding Period (Status)

    1 year (Active)

    Expected Impact

    • 720 elderly individuals to participate in 72 clothes alteration cum workshop experience sessions
    • 10 elderly individuals to engage in 720 hours of clothes alteration or sewing service
    • 4 low-income women to engage in 2 880 hours of clothes alteration or sewing service
    • The sewing team to alter 912 pieces of garments and provide 132 sessions of clothes alteration services for clothing retailers
    • 216 participants to engage in 36 public workshops 

    Milestones/Progress

    (To be updated when available)

    Website

    https://onebite.social/
    https://www.instagram.com/projecthouse1qrw
    https://www.facebook.com/onebitesocialhk