500 poor families financially helped to build new houses

Some 500 disadvantaged families in the central provinces of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa have received financial aid worth a total of 25 billion VND (1.07 million USD) to build their own houses.
500 poor families financially helped to build new houses ảnh 1Some 500 disadvantaged families in five central provinces receive financial aid worth a total of 25 billion VND (1.07 million USD) to build their own houses. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Nam(VNA) – Some 500 disadvantaged families in the central provinces of Quang Nam,Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa have received financial aid wortha total of 25 billion VND (1.07 million USD) to build their own houses.

The financial support wasgiven by Hung Thinh Land JSC.

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presented the aid to needy households inQuang Nam province, each with 50 million VND, at a ceremony in Tam Ky city onDecember 16.
 
Speaking at the event,Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said the Party and State always care for thelife of poor people, particularly those living in central Vietnam who suffered frommany losses during the past wars and have been struggling to make ends meet.Many of them are living in houses in very poor condition, she added.

She also lauded thegesture of enterprises like Hung Thinh Land JSC, who has not only contributedlargely to the State budget but also made generous donations to charity.

Earlier this year, HungThinh Land JSC has funded the building of 190 charitable houses for disadvantagedhouseholds in Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Binh Dinh and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.–VNA
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