The Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (YMMSS) has upheld its tradition of innovation and quality service since its establishment in 1967, tirelessly working almost 60 years to provide social services to people from all walks of life. Currently, it offers over 40 services, including elder care, childcare, youth integrated services, outreach, rehabilitation, family counseling, clinical psychology, school social work, South Asian integrated services, services for new arrivals in Hong Kong, non-government-funded programs, and services in mainland China.
Our organization has received approval from the Social Welfare Department to hold a flag day fundraiser on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The theme for this year’s flag day is “Christmas is a time to love”, and we have invited the local illustrator Bulbble Inc. to design a set of five heart-themed flags for YMMSS. We hope that during the Christmas season, donors will extend and share blessings with those in need. The fundraising goal for this event is HKD 1.2 million, which will be used to support our multi-ethnic services in the Yau Tsim Mong district and our self-financed residential care home for the disabled. While part of our funding comes from government subsidies, the remainder relies on flag day fundraising and generous donations from benefactors. As Hong Kong’s social environment continues to evolve, resulting in new social issues and an increasing number of people in need of services, this flag day fundraiser is of great significance. All funds raised will be dedicated to various ministries to bring care and support to those in need.
Public Fundraising License Number: FD/T020/2024
Gold Flag Set
- Donate HKD 300 or more to receive a “Full Set of Flags and bulbble inc. x ymmss Fun Coin Pouch.”
- Donate HKD 100 or more to receive a “bulbble inc. x ymmss Full Flag” sheet. *According to Social Welfare Department regulations, the full flag sheet can only be issued after the Flag Day event on December 28.
Donation Methods
- BOC Pay (FPS, Visa, MasterCard)
- Click here to donate online and instantly receive a donation receipt. Then, email the receipt along with your address for receiving the Gold Flag Set to flagday@yang.org.hk.
- PayMe
- You can scan the PayMe Code or click here to donate. In the remarks section, include “Flag Day, Donor’s Name, and Contact Number.” Take a screenshot (see the tutorial below) and email it along with your address for receiving the Gold Flag Set to flagday@yang.org.hk.
- Bank Deposit:
- Deposit into HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) account: 004-001-4-229934. Please email the deposit receipt along with the donor’s name, contact number, and address for receiving the Gold Flag Set to flagday@yang.org.hk.
- Donation by Cheque:
- Make the cheque payable to “Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service.” Please send the cheque along with the donor’s name, contact number, and email/address to Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service, 2/F, 54 Waterloo Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Please mark “Flag Day Donation” on the envelope.
How to donate with PayMe
Volunteer Registration
We are recruiting around 5,000 volunteers for the upcoming Flag Day. We warmly invite individuals, students, parents, corporations, and groups to sign up as Flag Day volunteers! Volunteers can choose to register as either online or in-person volunteers according to their preference.
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/0EjRSAsCzC
- Online Volunteers
- Upon registering as an online volunteer, you will receive a unique volunteer ID and donation message. You can use WhatsApp or social media to encourage friends and family to donate.
- If you successfully raise $200 or more, you will receive a bulbble inc. x YMMSS e-Flag Day Volunteer Certificate and will be credited with two volunteer hours. (The certificate will be emailed by January 2025.)
- In-Person Volunteers
- By registering as an in-person volunteer, you can collect a flag bag at a designated location. On Flag Day (December 28, 2024), you will sell flags across Hong Kong from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- The flag bag must be returned to a designated flag station by 12:00 PM.
- As a token of appreciation, all in-person volunteers who complete their duties will receive a Bulbble inc. x YMMSS Volunteer Certificate and will be credited with volunteer hours.
Flag Station Areas:
- Southern District, Eastern District, Central and Western District
- Tseung Kwan O, Kwun Tong, Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin
- Wong Tai Sin, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok
- Sham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Mei Foo, Tai Po
- Sha Tin, Tai Wai, Ma On Shan, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long
