Charities Week 2021

by Caritas Singapore Community Council - The Caritas Singapore Agape Fund

Charities Week is an annual event organised by Caritas Singapore, the social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many especially for the vulnerable and poor communities. This Charities Week, we have raised about $3 million of our $7.5 million target to support the work of our 27 Catholic Charities and organisations that journey with diverse and marginalised groups including low-income families, youths-at-risk, the incarcerated, people with physical disabilities and also people with mental health conditions, regardless of race or religion. Every dollar counts so send in your donations by 9 May 2021.

Walk for Mental Wellness (W4MW)

by Caregivers Alliance Limited

Walk for Mental Wellness (W4MW) is a fundraising campaign to raise funds for Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL). Tapping on the Tote Board's Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme, we aim to raise at least $250,000 for a dollar-for-dollar matching from the Government. Leveraging on this campaign, we hope to raise greater awareness about mental health and CAL's role in helping and supporting caregivers of persons with mental health issues and to mobilise more donors and supporters for our cause. Champions who are keen advocates for mental wellness and caregiving will be participating in this campaign. You Donate $100, Champions Walk 1 km Based on the idea of "You Donate, We Walk", every $100 raised will amount to 1 km in walking distance. As a donor, you are encouraged to channel your donation to any of the Mental Wellness Champions from the Individual or Group category, and your selected Champion will clock the distance that matches the donation amount that you donated. More information can be found at www.cal4mentalwellness.sg.

GIFT chronically ill children & their families HOPE to fight on

by JL KAH for Club Rainbow (Singapore)

Living with a chronic condition can be challenging for a child. In addition, there may be frequent hospital visits where the treatments and procedures can be frightening or painful. Parents, watching their child struggle physically and emotionally, can feel painful and helpless and, caring for a child with chronic illness can be draining - mentally, emotionally, physically as well as financially. Club Rainbow (Singapore) provides a comprehensive range of services in empowering and enabling children with chronic illnesses and their families through five core aspects, namely emotional support, educational support, social support, financial assistance and informational support. With your generous donation, chronically ill children and their families can receive free access to home & hospital counselling, befriender services, educational seminars and monthly food rations & essentials. The children can also attend tuition (at centre, hospital or home), therapy workshops, arts development and vocational development classes. Although their days ahead may be fraught with challenges, your kind support can certainly make the journey a little more bearable and the load on their shoulders, a little less heavy. Thank you so much for gifting chronically ill children and their families HOPE to fight on, and to achieve the best possible outcomes.

GIFT children with cancer HOPE & STRENGTH to live their very best, one day at a time

by JL KAH for LOVE, NILS LTD Support for Children with Cancer

A cancer diagnosis is shocking, often paralyzing, and more so traumatic for the child & the whole family. Suddenly, their world seems upside down. Lots of 'why' running through the head, lots of challenges waiting ahead. LOVE, NILS provides emotional, social & community support to children with cancer & caregivers. Their primary effort is providing care coordinators to guide patients & caregivers through the healthcare system. They also provide support through integrative therapies, home and school visits, educational talks, identifying financial resources, facilitating communication with healthcare providers, and more. They help patients understand their diagnosis & any other concerns that may arise. LOVE NILS also provides programmes and initiatives via Education Support (one-to-one weekly tutoring sessions), Open Art Support (weekly sessions at NUH & KKH to help children and their family express emotions which might not be easy for them to verbalise), Xploro Health (health information platform that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to deliver health information to young patients), T-Shirt Masterpiece Program (patients create their masterpiece, which is then printed onto t-shirts for the children to keep) and more. Your generous support can ensure that LOVE, NILS continues this life-changing work. Thank you very much for gifting HOPE & STRENGTH to children with cancer to live their very best, one day at a time.

Help support the homeless in the community!

by AMKFSC Community Services

There is an increasing concern over the issue of homelessness in the community. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many such individuals and families have been chased away from open or public places. As they have fallen through the cracks, we have seen more homeless individuals and families requiring safe shelters. A service under AMKFSC, Transition Plus renders temporary shelter services for individuals and families with children who have exhausted all means of accommodation, while maintaining their security, health and safety within the environment through casework and counselling, group work and programmes. "If I am able to have a place for me to stay, I can focus more on getting a job to support me and provide for my family," said Mr Teo*. For many like Mr Teo*, a safe shelter provides a starting point for them and their families to get back on their feet. You can be the one to extend this helping hand! Donate now! Your donation will go into provision of necessities that will help to support and start-up their moving and transitional process, including home furniture and basic needs like household appliances for their new shelter. *Names have been changed to protect the beneficiary's identity

Help the terminally ill live and leave well

by JL KAH for Assisi Hospice

Learning that one's illness is not responsive to curative medical treatment and will worsen and eventually lead to death can be traumatic and difficult to process. Assisi Hospice provides end-of-life care for patients of any race, faith and financial condition with terminal illness. Assisi Hospice serves more than 2,000 patients yearly and in 2019, helped with 20 pro bono funerals (inpatient). 48% of Assisi Hospice's patients are poorest of the poor and means tested to the lowest income level. These patients may not have years to their life, but your generosity can help them live their remaining days with less pain, less suffering, more comfort, more love and with dignity. Will you help these needy patients with terminal illness live and leave well? *Special note to a special donor: Many people are not comfortable hearing about end-of-life matters. I'm real glad you have read this far. Thank you. It is not an easy journey for the patients and their families and it is heart-warming to know that there are angels, like you, who are ready to help. Thank you so much.

Virtual Charity Bazaar for UWS

by United Women Singapore

Congratulations on your successful bid at our Charity Auction via Instagram Live with @KellyKeak and @LuxLexicon. These Charity Auctions are brought to you by United Women Singapore as part of our BuyToSave fundraiser, in partnership with luxury reseller LuxLexicon, and Kelly Keak. Launched in 2005, BuyToSave gathers the best pre-loved designer items at exclusive events and has since amassed a following of regular shoppers. As a socially conscious organisation, we aim towards environmental sustainability by participating in a circular economy while fundraising for a good cause. The funds raised from the auctions will be used to support our local programmes. For the GenSafe Workplaces programme focusing on Anti-Violence, funds raised will be used to develop the programme and to advocate for workplace policies to support the survivors of domestic violence among the employees. Funds raised will also be channelled towards strengthening and deepening our flagship Girls2Pioneers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programme while expanding the outreach to include more community partners. To stay tuned on when you can shop next, please subscribe to our newsletter via our website at www.uws.org.sg

Bring comfort to the poor, needy and isolated elderly

by JL KAH for Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society

Life is hard for the poor, needy and isolated elderly, especially when they are sick or experiencing chronic pain. Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society (CHWSS) operates a medical centre and 7 TCM clinics islandwide providing free traditional Chinese treatment and medication to the needy, regardless of race or religion. It also runs a weekly mobile TCM clinic across 8 locations, bringing its services closer to the old and frail. CHWSS Afterlife Memorial Service (AFS) programme provides pro bono funeral and bereavement services as well as befriending outreach services to the needy and isolated elderly in our community, giving them a peace of mind while empowering them to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Your generous donation will enable CHWSS to continue these meaningful work. Your kindness brings comfort and relief to the needy, lift their spirits and make their days more bearable and joyful despite the pain and discomfort they may be experiencing. Thank you so much for your kind support.

Forging Ahead with Hope #YongenCares

by Yong-en Care Centre

Moving forward in a post-Covid world. While the outbreak of Covid-19 is under control in Singapore, the resultant impact of the economic and social dislocations from the pandemic continues to plague the disadvantaged individuals and families, and the elderly in our community. Yong-en continues to journey alongside our beneficiaries to meet these changes and to forge ahead with hope, just as we have done in the last 25 years. We seek your support to sustain our journey with the beneficiaries that we serve. The programmes that we offer seek to alleviate both sustenance issues and maintaining socio-psychological wellness. We provide food and hygiene item packs for healthier living, supporting affected families and single parent families with group support, counselling and case work. Yong-en also provides Dementia Day Care and Home Care medical services to allow seniors to age in place. We are improving the seniors' digital literacy (especially for those who are more frail and home bound) to enhance inclusiveness in our upstream work of Active-ageing. We are also cognizant of our beneficiaries' psychological health and working with partners where professional intervention is needed. May we invite you to play a part in improving the lives of the beneficiaries whom Yong-en serves? Donate now to make twice the impact! For every dollar donated, we will be receiving another another dollar matched by government funds (capped at $250,000). Be the help that we need.

Support Children and Adults With Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Disabilities #CerebralPalsySG

by Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore

Did you know? Cerebral palsy (CP), is one of the most common disability often diagnosed in childhood? It is a group of neurological disorders that affects a person's movement, balance and posture. Often, persons with the condition may also lose associated functioning in areas such as hearing, vision and even have intellectual disabilities. This limits their ability to partake in activities of daily living that you and I take for granted. While the condition is lifelong and non-curable, access to therapy and intervention can help improve the well-being of persons with the condition. At Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, we provide access to essential services and programmes to help them lead fuflilled, dignified lives. Your contribution will help us make a world of difference to persons with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities. Thank you!

Grant a wish to children with critical illnesses

by JL KAH for Make-A-Wish Foundation (S) Ltd

When a child is battling a critical illness, a good part of a normal childhood is lost. And what lies ahead is a long and tough journey, emotionally and physically demanding on the child and the family. Make-A-Wish Singapore helps children with critical illnesses fulfill a cherished dream, be it a Hello Kitty themed room, a Razer laptop, a wheelchair, a winter themed staycation or simply being a zookeeper. Wishes are an important part of a child's treatment journey. Studies have shown that wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses a greater chance of survival. When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. Would you help make a wish come true for these children, and give them the much needed boost to battle their illnesses? Thanks a million for gifting these children confidence, joy and hope.