Foundation stone laid for 4 floor-building, where Catholic organizations that deal with social welfare will be hosted. Among the services that will be offered employment office and legal advice. The grand opening scheduled for 2015 .

Singapore ( AsiaNews) - The Church in Singapore has laid the foundation stone for the Agape Village , the multi-purpose Centre " dedicated to charity " that will be completed in Payoh in 2015. The Caritas body of the city - state has joyfully welcomed the decision of the Catholic leaders to give way to the project, which will unite several Catholic organizations involved in social and community life.

At the laying of the first stone (see photo ) Mrs. Janet Ang , who leads the Commission in charge of the project; Archbishop William Goh , Minister for Social Development and family Chan Chun Sing , the Archbishop Emeritus Mgr . Nicholas Chia and George Lim , president of the local Caritas were present.

The building will be four storeys high and will host 8 of the 23 organizations related to Caritas . Services available will include family advice , employment services and legal assistance to the most needy. Then there will be a multipurpose room, a food bank and a coffee shop. So far 4 of the 15 million dollars needed to complete construction have been raised.

James Chow, executive director of Catholics for Welfare Services , explains: " Closer collaboration between those working in the social sector is very important. Bringing everything together under the one roof of the Agape Village we will improve social inclusion , communication and the coordination between our work".

 

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