S'pore woman spends 4 years rough sleeping due to clutter at home, more than 30 volunteers step in
Her home was filled with hoarded items, forcing her to sleep at her lift landing.
An Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Social Move (AMKSS) initiative enlisted over 30 volunteers to help a woman who had been sleeping rough at her apartment's lift landing due to extreme clutter in her residence. The Facebook post detailed that Aunty, as the community chose to call her, had been living this way for four years. The organization noted that her home was filled to the ceiling with hoarded items, restricting the main door's ability to open fully.
On August 9, the volunteers arrived en masse to clear the woman's dwelling and restore her ability to sleep safely within her home. The harsh living conditions had significantly impacted her health, AMKSS explained. The highlight of the day was witnessing her smile as volunteers rediscovered and retrieved some of her long-forgotten treasured belongings.
AMKSS emphasized that decluttering is not merely about clearing space; it's about restoring dignity, safety, memories, and a true home for someone. The group expressed gratitude to the volunteers for their dedication, energy, and hard work, highlighting their joint effort in improving the woman's life and creating a safer, healthier living environment.
They also acknowledged the support from the Ministry of National Development's New Environment Action Team, the Housing and Development Board, and the Jurong-Clementi-Bukit Batok Town Council that made their mission possible.
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