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To help Hong Kong’s homeless, charity ImpactHK aims to raise US$640,000 from its first fundraising gala

Non-profit organisation ImpactHK will use money raised from its first fundraising gala to provide Hong Kong homeless people shelter and help them find purpose

Highlights of the gala will include a performance by singer-songwriter Eli Zaelo, an art exhibition, and live painting by Hong Kong artist Kristopher Ho

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ImpactHK’s first fundraising gala features trailblazers, changemakers and impact creators. The non-profit organisation aims to raise HK$5 million (US$640,000) to fund its work with Hong Kong’s homeless. Photo: Kim Lo

Published: 5:15pm, 1 Feb 2024

ImpactHK, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping Hong Kong’s homeless, has racked up some impressive numbers since it was founded six years ago.

It has engaged more than 30,000 volunteers, distributed half a million meals and helped move more than 600 people off the streets and into shelters.

Now it is focusing on another number as it aims to raise HK$5 million (US$640,000) in its first fundraising gala, to be held at the Conrad hotel in Admiralty on Hong Kong Island on February 24.

With the theme “It’s Cool to be Kind”, the gala will feature numerous Hong Kong artists.

ImpactHK founder Jeff Rotmeyer (centre) with Ah Lik and (right) Cindy Tse. Photo: Kim Lo

“This milestone event will not only make ImpactHK’s work financially sustainable, but it’s a great party for us to come together and celebrate our community,” says Jeff Rotmeyer, the founder of ImpactHK.