Share your blessings this Advent

by Caritas Singapore Community Council - The Caritas Singapore Agape Fund

"and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke2:7 We are inviting you to join us in preparing our hearts for the Holy Family! We know that Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family and we use this chance to remember and welcome the poor. We continue to make a difference in the lives of the poor, marginalised and vulnerable here in Singapore. Your giving this Advent can help empower the Caritas Singapore family members to journey with people in need in our community, especially during these difficult times. Make a gift this Advent that will change lives. You can make a difference! All donations $10 and above are eligible for 250% tax deduction. Blessings to you and your loved ones, Caritas Singapore

Leave A Lasting Impact

by Methodist Welfare Services

At MWS, our focus is to alleviate all forms of poverty from financial, physical to social and emotional. One example is Mr Hamid who was admitted to MWS Nursing Home - Yew Tee in April 2020. His severe medical issues led to weakness in the lower limbs which in turn caused problems with coordination and balance. Mr Hamid needed heavy assistance in performing daily living activities. To address his mobility issues, the MWS Allied Health team designed a rehabilitative programme for the highly motivated Mr Hamid. He is now able to move about independently, take public transport on his own, and has successfully reintegrated back into the community. His quality of life and dignity greatly improved. Another beneficiary whom we were able to make a lasting impact on is Mdm Chua Ah Moi. She lost her beloved husband to heart disease in March 2020, Mdm Chua struggled with depressive thoughts and loneliness. The COVID-19 restrictions intensified her sense of isolation. One day, she chanced upon an MWS volunteer who is a befriender to her neighbour. Curious, Mdm Chua asked if she could visit MWS Senior Activity Centre - [email protected] Place. Today, Mdm Chua is a familiar face at every game. Whether it is in empowering people in need to regain their mobility and dignity, reintegrate into the community, discover new social ties or be financially independent, every dollar goes towards leaving a lasting impact in the lives of the nearly 8,800 beneficiaries whom we serve.

The Silver Ball Charity Auction 2021

by Tsao Foundation

Following another year of uncertainty and increased need, we are appealing to your generosity again to close out 2021 purposefully with a gift to benefit the elders under our care. The Silver Ball Charity Auction is held in benefit of Hua Mei Centre's clinical services. These health and social care services benefit the underserved elders in Singapore, who not only are in the most vulnerable category of the COVID-19 pandemic due to their age and pre-existing conditions, but are also experiencing physical and mental deterioration as their routine medical and psycho-social healthcare and social care needs are disrupted. Our online charity auction is now closed. However, we look forward to your gracious giving and continued support, to bring some cheer to the lives of the elders.

Support migrant workers who need medical care x #GreatSingaporeGive #GivingWeekSG

by HEALTHSERVE LTD

Did you know that 50% of migrant workers who visit HealthServe's clinic suffer from at least one chronic medical condition? Chronic diseases, which include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, eczema and gastritis, are not usually covered by their insurance. Workers often need to fork out treatment fees from their own pockets. At HealthServe, we strive to provide affordable and holistic healthcare for every member of this disadvantaged group. In 2020, we saw close to 6,000 medical consultations. These include chronic disease management, dental care, in-house specialist consultations and rehabilitation sessions in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and TCM. Migrant workers are charged subsidised fees of $8 for acute conditions, $15 for chronic diseases, and $15 for dental (all including medication!), which are significantly lower than regular GPs and dental clinics. With growing demand for dental services, we have also recently added a second dental chair to reduce the waitlist which can go as long as five months. HealthServe has been awarded the Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme Grant for our Medical Services from Tote Board. All funds raised through this campaign will be matched dollar-by-dollar, up to S$250,000. Your generous donation will go twice as far. This campaign is supported by the following students from Republic Polytechnic: Aisha Hassan Malik, Cayabyab John Kenneth Vasquez, Felicity Oh #SGCare #GivingWeekSG #CityOfGood

The Gift Goes On

by Filos Community Services

Din comes from a non-English speaking family. A year after joining the Filos Little Sprouts reading programme, he can now speak English confidently! Hock Soon lives alone and suffers from dizzy spells. He has no income and his nutritional health is affected as he is facing financial difficulties and experiencing food insecurity! Mdm Pang is a widow who used to spend most of her days watching television, reading newspapers and taking naps. Through our Befriending programmes and the Active Ageing activities, her mental, physical and emotional health started to improve! Now through the end of December, we are raising $200,000 to tackle these pressing needs.. + Reaching families who are still affected by food insecurity + Addressing the scourge of loneliness amongst seniors + Creating equity for school readiness in low income children Use your GIFT to bless a beneficiary during this season of Hope, Love and Giving! = Set your own G-oal! A walk or half a marathon.. = Let your I-magination fly! The sky the limit! = Have F-un! Have fun with your family and impact the community! = Use your T-alents! Use the hobbies you enjoy to help! How you can help: * Decide on your own activity to fundraise through your social media * Link it to The Gift Goes On campaign * Get friends and family to donate * Or simply donate to The Gift Goes On campaign Donations will receive dollar for dollar matching when made through this online channel. #FILOSGIFTGOESON

Dr Vincent Ng's 50th Birthday Fundraiser

by Vincent Ng for AMKFSC Community Services

As a social worker of more than 25 years, I have witnessed the immense transformative potential that the right care and support can have on the lives of disadvantaged children. The past two years have been especially challenging for them, due to the circumstances brought about by Covid-19. Spright Academy, a student care service run by AMKFSC Community Services Ltd, has been strongly committed to supporting these children through its holistic range of socio-emotional and learning programs. For more than 20 years, we have provided students from socially disadvantaged families with a safe, caring and conducive platform to harness their potential! This month, I am turning 50 - and in the years leading to this milestone, I have learnt that the best birthday wishes don't only come in words and gifts, but in witnessing the spirit of giving. In conjunction with my 50th birthday, I would like to rally all my friends and other passionate citizens to bring hope to the children from Spright Academy with a generous donation. This will help us in our endeavour to nurture them towards reaching their goals and dreams in life. I hope you can join me in bringing smiles and hopes to our children from Spright Academy!

Dollar Match: Season of Giving x #GreatSingaporeGive #GivingWeekSG

by Canossaville Children and Community Services

All donations to the Season of Giving campaign shall be eligible for dollar matching by the Singapore Government and Tote Board up to cap of $250,000 per charity. Every year, we all look forward to a special occasion. For some it could be a birthday, for others, a festive season such as Christmas. While we all celebrate these special occasions in our own ways, many also choose to give and share with others who need a little bit more help. At Canossaville Children and Community Services, our programmes and services are open to our children and their families all year round, with priority given to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Education is at the core of what we do and our Canossian Circle of Care provides the supporting structure to children through a preschool, after-school care as well as a child development unit. This can only be made possible with the support of donors like yourself. We advocate for sustainable giving all year round to support all our programmes and services. In reality, donors tend to only donate at the end of the year during the season of giving. We acknowledge this and humbly seek your kind support for us to build up enough donations to sustain our programmes and services through the year. Thank you for not forgetting us during this season of giving. Your special thoughts warm the hearts of our children and their families under our care. #SGCares #GivingWeekSG #CityOfGood

The Good Ride: 100km for 10k SGD

by Sherry Wong for HEALTHSERVE LTD

Every year I aim to do something that's physically challenging. Last year, I ran my first half marathon (note: I am definitely not a runner so this was huge for me haha). This year, I want to aim for my first 100km cycle (will actually try for 120km Round The Island cycle) on December 11th. At the same time, I want to take this opportunity to gather friends and family to give back to the community. The goal? 100km for $10,000. The funds raised will go towards Healthserve, an IPC registered charity that seeks to bring healthcare services to vulnerable low-wage migrant workers in Singapore. This is my first time organising a fundraiser in Singapore, so there's definitely a lot of nerves associated with trying to set up a $10,000 fundraiser in just 10 days. However, I am confident we can do this. Thank you to the friends who have offered their support in donations, cycling, or both. *Ride is in 10 days but fundraiser will remain open until Dec 26 ---- For those who don't know me, my name is Sherry. I moved to Singapore 3 years ago for work. On the weekends, you will find a wild Sherry running around Singapore filming videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/sherrybyw). I primarily film videos about life in SG, tips on getting a job in the startup/tech space, and on my athletic adventures. Earlier this year, I discovered my love for road cycling (as many others did during COVID!) and I was very fortunate to be welcomed by the warm cycling community.

Donate to Fulfil General Wishes for 9,000 Beneficiaries

by The Boys' Brigade in Singapore

Amidst COVID-19, there are children, elderly and families amongst us who need support in their daily lives. During these difficult times, BB Share-a-Gift (BBSG) project continues to receive appeals from beneficiaries and their families through Social Service Agencies. Traditionally, each beneficiary will receive our BBSG Food Hamper packed with non-perishable groceries that will last them for around 4 months. This year, with your donations, 9,000 beneficiaries will receive either $40 worth of supermarket vouchers or BBSG Food Hampers at their doorsteps. This gift will help beneficiaries with groceries and essential items such as disinfectant spray and toiletries. Your contribution will fulfil general wishes for 9,000 beneficiaries, improving their daily lives and keeping them safe during this pandemic.

Angel Tree Run 2021 x #GreatSingaporeGive #GivingWeekSG

by Seventy Times Seven (formerly known as Life Anew!)

Let us “JOURNEY TOGETHER”! 70x7 is partnering with Orange Room Pte Ltd to organise the inaugural Angel Tree Run, an exciting and empowering virtual run that seeks to inspire the community to Journey Together with inmates, ex-offenders and their families. Angel Tree Run is not a race; it is not about winning, but completing the Run together with your family and friends - the loved ones who matter most in your life. You can either run or walk to complete this event. To participate in the Run, please purchase your run registration via https://angeltreerun.com. *Kindly note for teams, the team leader needs to register and set up the team first before inviting teammates to join the team. To donate towards this Cause, please donate via this Giving.sg campaign. Your donation empowers our beneficiaries towards positive change. For more information, please visit 70x7 at https://www.70x7.sg/angel-tree-events.

The Theatre Practice Annual Donation Drive 2021 x #GreatSingaporeGive #GivingWeekSG

by The Theatre Practice

United by a common desire to affect positive change through the arts, thousands of artists, students, partners and supporters known collectively as "Jian Rens", have come together to tell the Practice story. Now we invite you to do the same. Support The Theatre Practice as we continue to: - Create safe spaces for artists and audiences - Experiment and push artistic boundaries - Keep the arts accessible - Nurture our youth through arts education Every dollar you donate will fund these goals and ensure Practice's long-term sustainability. In this season of giving, we thank you for your generosity. #SGCares #GivingWeekSG #CityofGood