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SideBySide Reverses Ban on Donated Items for Fire Residents

12/22/2025

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SideBySide, a Hong Kong welfare group, reversed its policy barring displaced Tai Po fire residents from taking donated appliances and furniture.
The reversal came after residents said the ban was unreasonable.
The policy affected the Good House transitional housing project, where items were community donations.
SideBySide initially said some appliances were bought with group funds and should stay for new residents, but later allowed smaller items.

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SideBySide, a Hong Kong welfare group, reversed its policy barring displaced Tai Po fire residents from taking donated appliances and furniture.
The reversal came after residents said the ban was unreasonable.
The policy affected the Good House transitional housing project, where items were community donations.
SideBySide initially said some appliances were bought with group funds and should stay for new residents, but later allowed smaller items.