A Liberta family that lost their home in a devastating Father’s Day fire two years ago will celebrate Christmas in a newly constructed four-bedroom residence, thanks to the collaborative Home Advancement Programme for the Indigent (HAPI). The official handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for both the program and the family’s journey toward stability.
This project represents the first four-bedroom dwelling completed under the HAPI initiative, with its expanded design specifically tailored to accommodate the family’s size and made possible through substantial community support. The construction timeline was dramatically accelerated following a successful radio telethon that generated numerous local pledges, enabling organizers to expand the home’s scope beyond initial plans.
E. P. Chet Greene, Member of Parliament for St Paul, emphasized the project’s demonstration of effective partnership between government resources and community contributions in addressing urgent social needs. HAPI organizers highlighted the achievement as evidence of how collective action can effectively combat housing insecurity among vulnerable populations.
The timing proves particularly meaningful as family members return home for the holiday season, providing a permanent gathering place for reunification and the opportunity to rebuild their lives with renewed security and hope.