Petra Jaya widow struggling to care for school-going children, grandchildren receives Hope Place aid
(From right) Hope Place representatives Mary Vun and Yong Tiong Yieng are seen during the handover of food aid to Julia.
KUCHING (May 13): Hope Place Kuching is supplying food aid to a 51-year-old widow struggling to make ends meet since her husband passed away in March.
Julia Bujang is unemployed as she needs to care for her two primary school age children as well as two grandchildren.
Hope Place said the family is currently living at Jalan Astana.
'Julia's husband passed away earlier this year due to infections. She has always been a housewife and now that her husband has left them, she is taking care of four schooling children at home with no income.
'She has two children aged seven and 10 who are still schooling, besides the sole custody of two grandchildren. Her 10-year-old daughter Azarina is autistic, while one of her grandchildren has a learning disability,' said the non-governmental organisation (NGO) in a statement yesterday.
Julia's adult daughter, Zamilla, who works at a food stall, is bipolar and requires regular check-ups at Sarawak General Hospital.
'At home, Julia has her hands full taking care of all the children, especially with two disabled kids, and dealing with Zamilla's condition.
'With four schooling children and Zamilla earning below the minimum pay, money is never enough. Julia is fortunate to receive RM300 monthly from the Welfare Department,' said Hope Place.
Donations to support more needy families and individuals are welcome and receipts will be issued.
For more information, call Hope Place on 082-505987 or 013-5672775. food aid hope place kuching lead
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