The Santa Odilia Catholic Church, together with several other religious organizations, the government, and other social elements, worked hand in hand to build a livable house for Juned, a poor resident of Ciakar, Tangerang, Indonesia.
Father Felix Supranto, one of the people behind the social service, told RVA News that the house-building project was the work of many entities for Juned. The latter had become homeless for several years.
They were concerned when they learned that Juned, a widower, had lived in an uninhabitable hut for 15 years.
Father Supranto explained that Juned makes a living by collecting used goods.
In response to this need, the church and others raised funds to build a home for Juned.
Donations given by the community are not only in the form of money, said Father Supranto. Most people donate in the form of building materials.
There were many volunteer groups involved when the house was built, including the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian Police (POLRI), as well as the church and the Multipurpose Ansor Front (Banser).
Father Supranto explained that this house was built in 21 days.
As reported by Father Supranto, construction on this livable house began on January 26th, 2022, with the first stone being laid.
Meanwhile, Father Supranto said that the inauguration of this livable house was on February 16th, 2022, and was carried out by Rano Maxim Adolf Tilaar, Local Armie’s chief. Ahmed Zaki Iskandar, Tangerang Regent, and Agus, Tangerang Police Chief, accompanied the process.
A ribbon-cutting marked the inauguration ceremony of Ahmed Zaki Iskandar, Tangerang Regent.
Citing Iskandar, Father Supranto said the collaboration between the church and other parts of society in making this house livable shows how essential it is for us to work hand in hand to assist our fellow citizens in needs like Mr. Juned's.
Meanwhile, Father Supranto said that Juned was given a house and provided a job to maintain his life.
Thus, "in addition to getting a livable house, Juned also gets a chicken farming business," concluded Father Supranto.
According to Father Supranto, Juned is very honored and grateful for the housing. "This is an unexpected blessing," said Juned.
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