Syukur Penyayang Past & Now

First Startup Location

Gan En Zhi Jia

1 January, 2006

Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang formerly known by Gan En Zhi Jia was registered in 2004 under the Societies Act as a non-profit organisation in Penang. Gan En Zhi Jia began its operation on 1st January 2006, located at 15, Jalan Tan Lu Ghee, Georgetown, Penang,

“Gan En Zhi Jia” which means “Being Grateful” in Mandarin, it signifies both Gan En Zhi Jia and the senior residents are always grateful for the charity and support given to them by the local community. Therefore we are able to keep providing free shelter and care for the single- elderly.

During these years, the Home relied solely on help from the society through income generated from recycling project and public donation. After three years in operation, the owner of the house terminated the rental and soon we moved to more spacious premises within the same vicinity at 30, Lengkok P. Ramlee, 10460 Georgetown, Penang. 

Previous Location

Gan En Zhi Jia Bhd

2009 

Gan En Zhi Jia was relocated to 30, Lengkok P.Ramlee, Penang for another 9 years. The first relocation saw Gan En Zhi Jia at Lengkok P. Ramlee, known to be a flood-prone area in Penang.

In September 2017, following strong winds and heavy rain for more than 15 hours, the residential area at Jalan P. Ramlee became one of the worst-hit flash flood areas in Penang. The facilities of Gan En Zhi Jia were destroyed and its elderly residents, some of whom bedridden, were submerged in chest-high flood waters and had to be evacuated to a temporary shelter. The massive flash floods not only severely crippled the daily lives of the residents, the home was also hit with major financial loss. The management and residents realized that they needed immediate relocation and a better location. The reason is due to the physical safety of the elderly as they are more vulnerable, especially those with limited mobility or visual impairments.

After enduring many such incidents, the floods in September and November of 2017 compelled the society to relocate to Sungai Ara. Among all else, the management of Gan En Zhi Jia Bhd held the safety of its residents as paramount.

Previous Location

Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang

March, 2018

With the help of society, Gan En Zhi Jia Bhd has successfully relocated to its present location in Sungai Ara in March 2018. In the same year, Gan En Zhi Jia Bhd was officially formed to society and registered under the name “Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang”.  It would be timely to better reflect its aim of helping the unfortunate and homeless. PSPPP was officially registered on 16 March 2018.

Gan En Zhi Jia remain undaunted in  the face of such challenge and felt a rebranding to become Persatuan Syukur 

Penyayang Pulau Pinang (PSPPP) would be  timely to better reflect its aim of helping the unfortunate and homeless. PSPPP was officially registered on 16 March 2018.

Current Location

Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang

November, 2019

In its quest to expand both charities work as well as provide improved  comfort for existing residents, Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang has  made plans to commence operations from 254, Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Georgetown, Penang by December 2019. The Sungai Ara premises will thus cease to operate. The building in Jalan Air Itam is leased from Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang. It is envisaged this new location can accommodate an increased number of residents and has better amenities. However substantial renovation works must be undertaken to make the building suitable for PSPPP's needs. 

PSPPP takes this opportunity to make an appeal to the local community for its continuing support to help us meet costs. Your assistance translates as encouragement for us to persevere in our mission to care for the elderly who would otherwise be homeless. Rest assured whether previously as Gan En Zhi Jia Bhd or presently as Persatuan Syukur Penyayang Pulau Pinang we wish to record our "Grateful Thanks" to all our well-wishers.