Dancing Out Loud – ChickenSoup Foundation

Jessica has been diagnosed with hearing impairment since birth. As an SEN child with poor social skills, she used to be treated differently in school. Her mother is the sole breadwinner and the family struggles to stay afloat due to unstable income. With the support from ChickenSoup, Jessica has restored her confidence and is determined to become a ballerina.

FIC#022: Story of Jessica and Her Family

Absence of Breadwinners

Father abandoned the family
Single mother of one child with special educational needs

Illnesses

Daughter was challenged by hearing problems and had low self-esteem
Daughter has special educational needs
Mother once struggled with mental health issues

Extreme Poverty

The entire household relies on minimal and unstable income
No disposable income

WORDS FROM THE FAMILY

“I am grateful for ChickenSoup and their staff for arranging the birthday party. My daughter and I had a great time. We really appreciate your contribution and a big thank you to all the volunteers.”
Michelle
Single mother
“My daughter is super beyond excited because she is able to pursue her dream (ballet)! It’s so sweet to see her getting so excited. Your support has also improved our living standard, esp. the sofa! Thank you again!”
Michelle
Single mother

ChickenSoup Supports Michelle's Family during the Pandemic

Michelle mentions how with Chickensoup’s help, it made her and her autistic daughter feel fortunate that somebody showed them love during the challenging period of Covid.

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RTHK interviews Michelle

In January, Michelle shared her personal story and how she adapted to changes in her life after ChickenSoup’s support.

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