10/08/2026
Happy Hours Gathering: At the Crossroads of Compassion - Doing Good Quietly (20 Aug, Thu)
Dear Xaverians,
At school, we could always observe the core Marist spirit: doing good quietly. True service simply rolls up its sleeves, bends down, and reaches out where help is needed most. In many ways, Crossroads Foundation (國際十字路會) sits at this exact same spiritual junction. True to its name, Crossroads is an intersection of empathy where a world of surplus meets a world of need.
At our upcoming Happy Hours, we welcome David (DJ) Begbie, International President of Crossroads Foundation, as our guest speaker. From its humble origins in Hong Kong collecting a few boxes of winter clothes for flood victims, Crossroads has grown into an 8-acre beacon in Gold Coast, Tuen Mun. Today, it ships aid to over 100 countries while keeping 50% of its resources right here in Hong Kong to support nearly 100 local NGOs and underprivileged families. As David simply reminds us: "Our world is in need, and it needs more people to serve. Come and hear about the needs around us, the story of Crossroads, and how each of us can be part of making a difference."
Mario da Silva (K69) will also share his experiences volunteering in Crossroads' bicycle workshop, where he fixes abandoned bikes for local refugees, asylum seekers, and low-income families in the New Territories, restoring their mobility, independence, and dignity so they can access medical care and food without the burden of transport fees.
Whether you are curious about local charity work, eager to hear inspiring real-life stories, or simply looking forward to catching up with old buddies over a drink, come join us for an evening of warm brotherhood, reflection, and connection!
Date: 20 August 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Merchant Service Club (Tel: 2545 8270)
Address: Room 1101-03, Alliance Building, 130-136 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit B for escalators or Exit C for staircases)
Time: From 5:30pm. Usually ends around 7:30pm or stay as long as you like
Note:
* Buy your own drink. HK$30+ per drink
* Orders to be made via member accounts. A few of us (George Ko, Captain Thomas Yeung, Louis Tang, Raymond Law, Klaus Lau, and Michael Chan) have registered as club members
* A self-help cashier will be set up to collect cash
Happy Hours Gathering is a regular casual occasion held on the third Thursday of each month. It lets Xaverians from SFX Kowloon and Tsuen Wan have a drink after a day's work and enjoy chatting with old buddies or any new friends.
There's no need to register. Just come!
Best regards, and see you,
Marist Schools Alumni Association (HK)