Volunteers Aid Crime Victim in Home Repair Ahead of Typhoon

As a typhoon approaches, volunteers have stepped in to provide crucial assistance to a victim of crime, helping her prepare her home for the impending storm and enabling her to return to her residence after a long absence.

Five years ago, the victim, identified by the surname Xie, endured a severe violent incident. Following a protracted legal process, her perpetrator was imprisoned this year, finally allowing her the opportunity to return to the home she had not lived in for years. However, the house had suffered significant damage from past earthquakes and typhoons, with issues including water accumulation, damaged furniture, and compromised electrical wiring, rendering it uninhabitable.

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We deeply regret the suffering Ms. Xie has endured and understand her desire to return home.

In response to the urgent need for repairs and cleanup, the Keelung City Sky Walker Charity Association collaborated with the Criminal Victim Protection Association. Seven students from the "Road Walker Hope Academy," an initiative under the charity, dedicated their efforts to clearing the house of debris and moving heavy items. This work was completed just before the typhoon's arrival, significantly reducing the risk of further damage to the property.

Lee Chang-wan, the director of the Road Walker Hope Academy, expressed empathy for Ms. Xie's suffering and her desire to return home. He led the academy's students in the cleanup efforts, focusing on preventing the worsening of water accumulation and leaks from the rooftop. Huang Yung-hsiang, chairman of the Sky Walker Charity Association's "Huang Guang" program, was deeply moved by the students' willingness to set aside their past and engage in volunteer service. He noted the strenuous nature of carrying heavy debris up and down five flights of narrow stairs, yet observed no complaints from the volunteers, all driven by the hope of Ms. Xie returning home safely.

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They carried heavy debris up and down five flights of narrow stairs, which is very hard work, but no one complained. Everyone hopes Ms. Xie can return home safely soon.