Charities Week 2020

by Caritas Singapore Community Council - The Caritas Singapore Agape Fund

God's Love in Action Jesus said I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. John 13:34 The Caritas family strives to make God's love a reality: something real and tangible. When people in need experience that love in action from us in helping them to see that there is more than the brokenness, pain and sadness, that there is hope and a better reality that they can move towards. Charities Week is an annual event organised by Caritas Singapore, the social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore. Caritas Singapore is the umbrella body for 27 Catholic Charities that help the vulnerable and marginalised regardless of race or religion. It is also a member of Caritas Internationalis, a global confederation of over 160 humanitarian organisations. Donations to Charities Week 2020 will help the Caritas Singapore family continue our work on the ground to serve diverse and marginalised groups including low-income families, youths-at-risk, the incarcerated, people with physical disabilities, and also people with mental health problems.

Gracious Package

by Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association

Economic Impact of COVID-19 With the temporary closure of mosques and suspension of large-group events and classes, asatizah whose main source of income is from conducting religious activities and classes, will also be economically impacted. Part of Pergas' work is to ensure that the welfare of local asatizah is well taken care of especially in times of crisis and uncertainty. In doing so, Pergas is proposing a Gracious Package (GP) which may require the support of our community. Who Qualified? They are asatizah who are not under any full-time employment. They can be self-employed, independent and doing freelance teaching at their own capacity to fulfill invitation by mosques, madrasah, IECP and others. They may be active and semi-active on the ground. They must be ARS certified. For more details, visit https://www.pergas.org.sg/gracious-package/

Support The Courage Fund and help those affected by COVID-19

by Community Chest

The evolving COVID-19 situation has affected Singaporeans in one way or another, including individuals who are facing loss of income or families that are struggling with additional caregiving duties and additional expenses for essential items. The Courage Fund was first established in 2003 when Singapore was hit by the SARS outbreak. Fellow Singaporeans donated generously to the Fund to support those who were affected by the outbreak. In this same spirit of uniting the community to support one another through difficult times, Community Chest is rallying the community to provide relief and support to those affected by the current COVID-19 situation. Where Will Your Donations Go? Donations will go towards supporting and providing relief to vulnerable individuals and families, including healthcare workers, frontline workers and volunteers, affected by the COVID-19 situation. More information on relief schemes and their eligibility criteria will be made available soon. For further queries on relief schemes, please contact us at [email protected] For further queries on The Courage Fund, please contact us at [email protected] Let us stay united in the face of this challenge and we will emerge stronger together.

Sayang Sayang Fund

by The Community Foundation of Singapore

A Call To Continue Rallying Together... THANK YOU to everyone who generously supported the community-driven Sayang Sayang Fund. We have far surpassed our initial target of $500,000! This was made possible with help from many private individual and corporate donors who donated to the fund directly or set up their own fund-raising pages. Transportation vouchers have already gone out to healthcare professionals in hospitals and polyclinics. We will soon be supporting other community healthcare staff and charities serving those who have been especially impacted by COVID-19's precautionary measures, such as vulnerable seniors and low income families. The pandemic will be here for a while and even as the economy slows down, many charities, hit by restrictions in fund-raising efforts, have begun bearing millions of dollars in lost donations. They need our help. That is why we want to keep the Sayang Sayang Fund open, to help make sure no one falls by the wayside during this challenging period. Your heart-warming outpouring of love and support truly brings to life the community spirit of the Sayang Sayang Fund. Thank you for your continuing support. (The Sayang Sayang Fund is a community impact fund to care for the vulnerable in our community during times of national crises.)

Groceries For All #SGUnited

by Children's Wishing Well

In this challenging time of COVID-19, many of our children and families are going through hard times due to the uncertain job climate. Many of our beneficiaries reflected to us that their income has been badly affected and how down they feel. Some may even face a loss of jobs if the economic situation does not improve for them. We would like to ease their financial burdens by providing them with some groceries that can help feed the family. Your donation can go a long way in helping them and making sure they are not left behind in times like these. No contribution is too small. We appreciate your kindness and generosity in helping these families!

Support Our Healthcare Heroes & Patients #SGUnited

by Home Nursing Foundation

Emergency or not, Home Nursing Foundation's patients will always have access to nursing, medical, therapy and personal care services in the comfort of their homes. Your donation helps our patients receive reliable home care services regardless of their ability to pay and lessen the emotional and physical burden on the patient and their family. * Costs without government subsidy & donations. The number and types of visits for each patient are determined by their condition and needs, and caregiver's nursing ability.

Under One Roof

by Aaron for New Hope Community Services

The Milelion and its community are supporting the work of New Hope Community Services, which provides shelter and support for the homeless in Singapore.

Join Bel in helping our community & donate to The Courage Fund!

by Rebecca Eu for Community Chest

Hello everyone! Help us raise funds for The Courage Fund (run by the Community Chest) which supports individuals serving our community at the frontline of the Covid-19 crisis. Details of the Courage Fund's disbursements are in Minister Desmond's interview above. While many of us responded with groans about having to work from home or miss out on epic dance parties, my friend Bel asked how we could be more useful. I wanted to celebrate Bel's courage in speaking out and calling us to think of how we can GIVE in support of our Covid-19 frontliners. Please join us and donate to The Courage Fund. Courage means standing up for what is right in the world. Courage means giving a voice to the vulnerable. Courage means trusting in our faith, no matter what. Dear Bel, You've taught me what courage really means and I couldn't be more proud to be a part of your life. What did we ever do to deserve you! In these trying times, I wanted to dedicate your birthday to the Courage Fund which will help the people facing the frontlines of this pandemic and the most vulnerable members of our community affected by Covid-19. Happy Birthday beautiful!! Love you to the jelly and back, Rebecca

Family Support Fund - COVID-19

by AMKFSC Community Services

Covid-19 worsens an already sluggish economy. In an economic downturn, low income families, especially those in daily rated or contract work, often experience a loss of employment on a prolonged basis thus worsening an already difficult financial situation. Living in close proximity in small rental flats in a high-density rental lock, low income families can also become more susceptible to the infection and spread of Covid-19. With most of the income going to basic needs such as food, education and lodging, low income families are not able to afford the additional expenses on sanitisers, masks, disinfectants etc. required for personal care and necessary precautions in the midst of Covid-19. Without a sense of financial stability, they are also less able to stay home when sick and seek early medical attention for fear of loss of income due to the lack of paid sick leave. This can have a downward spiral effect with longer term consequences for children and family health if timely support is not given to help them ride over the difficulties. Their well-being is our well-being; we come out stronger as a collective when the least, the lost and the last in our society are well taken care of. Help the affected families through a small gift, donate now!!

Project Belanja: Start A Food Chain of Good

by Blossom World Society

COVID-19 has hit our community hard, and there are some groups which might need a helping hand during this difficult period. Blossom World Society and the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) believe that this is the time to start a food chain of good to cheer on our community. With that in mind, 100 restaurateurs and food chains have banded together for Project Belanja, a meal voucher programme to help lower-income families and migrant workers. Those who would like to contribute can visit giving.sg to donate to the Project Belanja fund or simply scan a QR code found on posters that have been put up at the premises of participating restaurants. Project Belanja's participating restaurants and eateries include some of Singapore's all-time favourites. Meal vouchers will then be given out to participating charity organisations to be distributed to their beneficiaries. The beneficiaries can then head to participating restaurants to exchange the vouchers for a meal funded by these donations. The first two organisations that we will work with are Daughters of Tomorrow and It's Raining Raincoats. Project Belanja will run till the end of the year.

NUHkids Fund

by NUHS Fund Limited

Managed by NUHS Fund Limited, NUHkids Fund raises monies for financially disadvantaged children seeking treatment at the Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical institute (KTP-NUCMI) at the National University Hospital (NUH). Our Vision: To enable all children and youth to achieve good health and well-being regardless of their financial circumstances. Our Mission: To help children and adolescents who require financial assistance for their medical treatment. For more information, please visit: https://www.nuh.com.sg/our-services/Specialties/Paediatrics/Pages/NUHkids-Fund.aspx