On Jan 19, a piece of good news was transmitted from Beijing. Ningbo won winning prize of the 4th China Local Governments Innovation Award as Ningbo received the second highest score by means of purchasing services for elders who stay at home for retirement in Hai Shu. It is the first award of this kind in Ningbo. Vice Chairman of NPPCC Luo Haocal awarded the prize to Governor of Hai Shu Government. Experts said Hai Shu fully deserved this honor. Since 2004, Hai Shu has explored regional socialized services for elders who stay at home for retirement. Now, all communities have provided the services of this kind. Hai Shu Government has bought one hour per day services for 600 elders who are poor, or very old or living at home only by themselves. 820 volunteers provide special services for elders and 30000 elders can enjoy services in communities.