Sai Ying Pun Community Living Room
Service Overview
Project Background
The Sai Ying Pun Community Living Room is subsidised by the Community Care Fund and operated by Caritas Hong Kong. It provides additional living space, shared facilities, and community support for households residing in subdivided units (SDUs) in the district, with the aim of improving living conditions for low-income residents and fostering mutual assistance and social inclusion within the community.
Project Scale and Vision
The project commenced on 30 December 2025 and will be implemented over three years, operating year-round. It is expected to support approximately 230 households and serve around 37,000 visits annually. Through collaboration among the government, business sector, and community, the Sai Ying Pun Community Living Room is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and vibrant community space for SDU households in Central and Western District. Beyond extending living space, the project strengthens residents’ interpersonal networks and sense of belonging to the community.
Households shall meet the following 3 criteria to enjoy the basic services and facilities offered under the Project free of charge:
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- Residing in a SDU in Central and Western District;
- Meeting the income requirements ”Please refer to the service website“；and
- Having at least 1 household member being a Hong Kong resident
To ensure effective use of resources, ASP will charge fees for certain services (e.g. self-service laundry) on a nominal or cost-recovery basis.
Sai Ying Pun Community Living Room offers essential facilities such as shared kitchen/pantry, dining room, living room, study/learning area for students, washing and drying machines. Sai Ying Pun Community Living Room will provide additional facilities, including children’s play area, exercise facilities, group activity area, shower facilities, etc.
Provision of homework guidance services, daily life information (e.g. diet and nutrition, health and exercises, disease prevention, mental health, stress management, etc.), talks on community resources, etc.; organises parenting education and support activities; provides self-help health checking facilities; provides “Youth Companion” service and a variety of services to enhance young people’s knowledge and skills about employment and entrepreneurship; referrals to appropriate community services (e.g. integrated family service centres, integrated children and youth services centres and neighbourhood elderly centres, etc.) will also be made as required.
The business sector and local organisations will be engaged to provide in-kind donations (e.g. fresh fruits and vegetables, voluntary support for children’s learning, and provision of job experiences and guidance for young people) and trains young volunteers to assist in organising and implementing activities; and encourages SDU households to share their personal strengths, experiences and insights, as well as building a sense of solidarity through mutual help.
Centre Information
Address：G/F and 1/F, Shop 2 (with podium) and Shop 6, G/F, Wai Wah Commercial Centre, 6 Wilmer Street, Sai Ying Pun
Tel：3709 9415 ｜ Fax：3709 9424
Website：Visit the Service Website (programme introduction and application)
Email：ycssypclr@caritassws.org.hk
Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays:
11:00 AM. to 10:00 PM.
*Service will be suspended during inclement weather (i.e., Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Warning).
Address：G/F and 1/F, Shop 2 (with podium) and Shop 6, G/F, Wai Wah Commercial Centre, 6 Wilmer Street, Sai Ying Pun
Tel：3709 9415
Fax：3709 9424
Website：Visit the Service Website (programme introduction and application)
Email：ycssypclr@caritassws.org.hk
Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed
