Each year, Ben Cat city, along with its communes and wards, mobilizes tens of billions of VND in social resources to provide housing assistance for impoverished households, families benefiting from preferential policies, and to support underprivileged students in their education. Additionally, thousands of disadvantaged workers receive care through various meaningful initiatives, including rent reductions, gift distributions, hospital visits, and essential support.
Emphasize residential care
In 2024 and the initial months of 2025, numerous humanitarian initiatives within the locality concentrated resources on constructing and renovating homes for impoverished households and families benefiting from government policies. Many households facing challenging circumstances have now achieved stability and improved their situations. A notable example is the family of Ms. Hoang Thi Kim Ha, a 1/4 disabled veteran, residing in Quarter 1 of My Phuoc Ward.
After many years of renting with her son, Ms. Ha had not dared to envision the possibility of owning a proper home to shield her from the elements. However, at the end of September 2024, the People's Committee of Ben Cat City considered providing her with land for construction; Hoang Duc Construction Consulting Co., Ltd. contributed 100 million VND towards the building expenses. In a remarkably short period, a house spanning over 50m3 was completed, equipped with numerous living amenities generously provided by the People's Committee of My Phuoc Ward. "The support from the local government for families in need is remarkable. Thanks to this assistance, many impoverished families like mine have been given a new lease on life," remarked Mrs. Ha.
For many years, Mrs. Chau Ngoc Hoa, a resident of Hoa Loi ward, and her two children have lived in a dilapidated house due to their impoverished circumstances. As a single mother, Ms. Hoa diligently works to provide for her children. Recently, her eldest daughter has been diagnosed with heart disease, further complicating their family life.
Through a local review, in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2025, the Hoa Loi Ward Fatherland Front Committee collaborated with the Ben Cat City Fund Mobilization Committee to provide 100 million VND to support a family in constructing a home. As a result, the mother and her three children were able to celebrate Tet in their new residence, filled with hope for the future.
In conjunction with the nationwide initiative "Joining Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Houses by 2025," Ben Cat City promptly instructed its communes and wards to prioritize the assessment of policy families and impoverished households lacking adequate housing or residing in substandard conditions. The city is actively engaging all available resources from philanthropists and local businesses to collaboratively contribute to and support the execution of this program.
In conjunction with the nationwide initiative "Joining Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Houses by 2025," Ben Cat City promptly instructed its communes and wards to prioritize the assessment of policy families and impoverished households lacking adequate housing or residing in substandard conditions. The city is actively engaging all available resources from philanthropists and local businesses to collaboratively contribute to and support the execution of this program.
To enhance the lives of impoverished and disadvantaged households, as well as workers separated from their families, Ben Cat City annually implements impactful programs. Notable initiatives include "Charity Tet," organized by the city's Red Cross Society, and the annual inauguration of the "For the Poor" Fund. This program receives substantial contributions from philanthropists, amounting to billions of dong, aimed at providing disadvantaged students with the necessary resources for education, as well as establishing a reserve fund for gifts and housing construction for impoverished families. |
Enhance the quality of life for individuals
According to statistics, Ben Cat City currently has 244 impoverished households; a significant number of workers facing challenging circumstances reside and work in the area. To assist these families in improving their quality of life, the City People's Committee solely
Leading organizations and local authorities to implement numerous programs and models that are closely aligned with the community, attentively addressing challenges to resolve them promptly. Typically, through the "Morning Coffee: Engaging with Residents and Businesses" model, leaders at all levels of the city have gained insights into the thoughts and aspirations of residents, local officials, and businesses, fostering connections to enhance both the material and spiritual well-being of the community. As a result of the morning coffee initiative, many homes for low-income families have been constructed, numerous roads have been upgraded and illuminated, and hundreds of children have received financial assistance for their education.
Recently, the Fatherland Front Committees of communes and wards, including Tan Dinh, Thoi Hoa, and Hoa Loi, have collaborated with local neighborhoods to establish zero-dong breakfast programs, resulting in the distribution of thousands of breakfasts to workers prior to their shifts at companies and factories. In addition, these communes and wards have consistently engaged businesses and philanthropists to organize zero-dong markets. Each market generates between 50 and 150 million VND, providing ongoing support in the form of essential goods, rice, and cash to impoverished households and workers facing challenging circumstances.
Simultaneously, organizations and unions at all levels within the city, including the Women's Union, Veterans' Association, Red Cross, and Youth Union, have collaborated to undertake numerous impactful projects and initiatives. These efforts include mobilizing the construction and illumination of rural transportation routes, establishing a revolving fund to assist members in economic development, initiating piggy bank campaigns to support impoverished households, fostering emulation movements, and effectively embodying the principles of "Mutual love and affection" and "Repaying gratitude" throughout the city.
Mrs. Tran Thi Thao, Vice Chairwoman of the Ben Cat City People's Committee, stated that effective and impactful programs and models designed to assist impoverished households and disadvantaged workers will be recognized and replicated. The community continues to encourage individuals and businesses to collaborate in implementing these significant initiatives.
Mrs. Tran Thi Thao, Vice Chairwoman of the Ben Cat City People's Committee, stated that to facilitate housing for residents in accordance with the proposed program, the city will execute the initiative in two phases. Phase 1: By June 30, 2025, the city aims to complete housing for 100% of individuals with revolutionary contributions and families benefiting from policy support. This demographic includes those eligible for house construction and repairs, individuals who possess a deteriorating house or land but lack the financial means to build, as well as those who hold land titles that are shared or do not meet the necessary conditions. Phase 2: Following June 30, initiate the removal of temporary and deteriorating housing for individuals lacking homes or land. At present, the city is actively engaging businesses, organizations, individuals, and groups to achieve this objective. |
Reported by Quang Tam – Huu Tan – Translated by Vi Bao
