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

Give Them The Reason To Celebrate

by Methodist Welfare Services

The year-end festive season is a special time for many, but it can feel very different for the people we serve. The festive season is an especially challenging time for isolated seniors who live alone and low income families who cannot afford what most parents would do, buy gifts for their children. Mdm Tan and her husband, Mr Lim, are on our MWS Family Development Programme (FDP). 2 years ago, they owed over $3,000 from items bought on instalment from an appliance store, and more than $1,000 of housing arrears, on top of their utilities, telco, and Town Council debts. Their younger daughter, Fen, suffered from meningitis when she was a baby, leaving her with health issues throughout her young life. The family of 4 survived on Mr Lim's monthly gross salary of $1,800 as a kitchen assistant. The young couple felt like they were drowning in debt, but the bills kept coming. Today, they have cleared their debts and are finally saving. Mr Lim has also secured a better paying job. For the first time, the family has money left at the end of the month which they faithfully save in the bank. Each dollar saved is matched with $2 from MWS FDP, and they have also picked up some financial planning skills. This Christmas, these parents are finally able to afford gifts for their 2 daughters, Fen, now 4, and Lin, now 7. Mdm Tan's family was given the reason to celebrate this festive season. The reason is hope. Your giving can turn helplessness into hope. Thank you for your generosity.

Relay Majulah - Bennett Neo Running For Community In Need

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 8 days (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. About Bennett Neo Bennett Neo is the CEO, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation. Apart from his role as CEO of Sabeco, Bennett also sits on the board of NKF and also ex-Chairman of the Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund, ex-Co-Chairman of the Migrant Workers Forum and ex-Chairman of Domestic Employees' Welfare Fund. A sports advocate, Bennett was a council member for Football Association of Singapore and even represented Singapore in numerous international canoe championships. I would like to solicit your support for this campaign, as we join hands to raise funds to uplift the lives of many in our community whom we love and care for, and do not want to be left behind. I am proud of our country's history, our immigrant make-up and diverse cultures, our nation building struggles, our capable government and the success of our development. I hope that through this campaign, we can help raise awareness of the fact that there are many amongst us that need help, and inspire more people to come forward to contribute in any way they can. - Bennett Neo

Relay Majulah - Ong Tze Boon Running To Impact Others

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. About Ong Tze Boon Ong Tze Boon is the Group Executive Chairman at Ong & Ong and has transformed the business into a one-stop, cross-disciplinary design centre with a staff of nearly 600 across key cities in Asia. Boon is also an avid runner having ran several major marathons and was one of the first 2 Singaporeans to complete the World Marathon Challenge. He is the Co-Chair of Relay Majulah Organising Committee in support of President's Challenge. Being a Singaporean has a special place for me. I have lived and travelled much; and am privileged to be Citizen of a country where the fragile balance of our community is not taken lightly and cherished with care. I believe in prioritising health & self before all else. I hope my participation in this run helps to rally the community for the community, and inspire others to also live a happy and healthy life. - Ong Tze Boon

Sessions: Charity Whisky Tasting

by The Swan Song and Friends With Drams for Daughters Of Tomorrow Limited

Time with our family and friends is always something to treasure, and even more so when we can enjoy good food and great drams together. The Swan Song and Friends With Drams are grateful for we have, and wish to give a little something back to the community. That is why Sessions Edition 012 will feature a Charity Whisky Tasting in support of a local charity- Daughters Of Tomorrow. The first 25 donors who give a minimum of $250 are cordially invited to join us on 18 Dec for a complimentary whisky tasting. We thank you in advance for your generous donations. Date: Wednesday, 18 December 2019 Time: 7pm to 9.30pm Location: The Swan Song, 50A Prinsep Street #02-01 About the organisers: Friends With Drams believes that whisky is a beautiful drink that can bring people together. There is a whisky for every taste, every occasion, every budget. Their vision is to build a stronger and bigger whisky community in Singapore. The Swan Song is a whisky bar in Singapore dedicated to good whisky and in particular vintage and rare whisky. They carry whisky of all levels to ensure there is something special for everyone and aim to ensure no one walks away unsatisfied. Sessions is a series of get-togethers of whisky lovers in Singapore. An initiative by The Swan Song and Friends With Drams, Sessions stems from the Singaporean concept of 'gotong-royong': to build up a spirit of neighbourliness within the local whisky community.

A Christmas Reunion

by Singapore Children's Society

As the festive season is approaching, we got nostalgic and wanted to find out how some of our beneficiaries we have helped are faring. We reached out to three of them and invited them to share with us how their lives have changed since they have left us. During the sharing session, we also asked them to write a thank you card for their former caseworker. Little did they know we have arranged a surprise reunion with their former caseworker, as revealed in this video. :) This Christmas, let us not forget that there are other children who need our help too. Because every child is precious, and every child is very dear to us. Click 'Donate Today' now. #SurprisetheirChristmas

Keeping the Train Going: All Aboard for 2020

by Sing Lit Station Limited

Sing Lit Station is FOUR in 2020! We'll dig deeper roots into communities to grow more bark & reach new heights. We believe everyone has a story to tell. In 2019, we reached 4,109 youths with Book A Writer (BAW); spreading Sing Lit to new generations. We held poetry workshops in prisons & donated Sing Lit books to their library. We gather local & migrant writers in Carnival of Poetry & Migrant Literature Festival. We painted Singapore Poetry On The Sidewalks in Punggol, launched a SingPoWriMo journal & sold out 2 nights of Sing Lit Body Slam. We strive for new frontiers, break norms & get Sing Lit into hands & hearts. We couldn't have done all of this without you. In 2020, we'll: - Engage youth: Bring BAW to new schools & expand our writer network; - Reach communities: Make our prison poetry workshops a regular feature; continue supporting Carnival of Poetry, Migrant Literature Festival & start a new workshop for migrant writers; work with mental health & hospice networks; - Archive Sing Lit: Expand poetry.sg with Chinese-language writers & create teaching resources; - Develop writers: Launch the 3rd manuscript bootcamp (Prose); organise a new intercultural writing residency for 10 Singaporean and Asian writers; support more workshops & masterclasses; - Conquer the Internet: New editions of SingPoWriMo & SeaPoWriMo & that's just what we can share! Tell our story to your friends & colleagues, so we can tell stories for all of us. Thank you for keeping our Station going!

Help Us Grow the Practice Kampung #GivingWeekSG

by The Theatre Practice

In support of the Giving Week movement and the giving season, The Theatre Practice is calling for YOUR help to grow our Practice Kampung! With almost 30 productions, programmes, courses and talks in 2019, it's safe to say that we've had a busy year here. The connection between our programmes and the people who contribute to them, is the desire to affect positive change through the arts. As integral members of the Practice Kampung, a big thank you goes to you. It is only with your support, that we have the means to execute such a diverse set of strategies to engage Singapore audiences. We often refer to Practice as a kampung, and over the past 54 years we have built a strong and resilient community that welcomes, nurtures and supports. However, a kampung is sustained only through collective effort. Therefore, please consider supporting our annual donation drive. Every dollar you donate goes directly towards bringing to life our plans for 2020 and beyond. We hope you will continue to play an active role in ensuring that Practice can continue as an arts space for all, for years to come. Together, let's build a CityofGood; a Singapore that Cares!

Our Family Christmas Gift

by Desiree Zou for MILK Fund

This year, instead of buying gifts for each other, our family has decided to give the money we would have spent on presents to children in our community who may not have access to the things we take for granted. May this offering bring some warmth and joy to children and families in need... have a lovely Christmas everyone! "It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Theresa

PROJECT: IRONMAN

by John Thng for Singapore Children's Society

3.86Km Swim, 180Km Bike, 42.125Km Run. That's an Ironman triathlon! Reckoned as one of the toughest endurance sporting events globally, four of us, John, Aaron, Sam and Nic attempt to tackle this insane endurance event collectively this December 9th! We are doing this to push our limits, challenge ourselves but most importantly raise funds and awareness for a good cause - The Singapore Children Society! SCS plays an important role in the community by supporting underprivileged and vulnerable children, particularly in their personal growth and education. They ensure that these children develop with proper physical, emotional and educational support which are cornerstones of proper upbringing. Come this festive Christmas season, we are inviting everyone to join us in this incredible and meaningful adventure. Let us all chip in together, put aside a small amount and share in this joyous occasion with others! Lets support this good cause together! Stay up to date with our IRONMAN team's journey on Instagram @we.the.b.team. Find out more about Singapore Children's Society here; https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/

weCARE

by Christian Outreach to the Handicapped

Staffs and caregivers to organisation are key to our success in serving the adults intellectual disability. (our clients). Finding and attracting the right person are alway a challenge. We would like all DONORS and all PARTNERS together, taking this time to show our appreciation to ALL OUR COH STAFFS AND CAREGIVERS. With your generous donation, COH would like to present every staffs and caregivers a rewards. Join us in the giving and rewarding all our staffs and caregivers. We want to say to them "We Appreciate Your Passion and Hardwork" in working at Christian Outreach to the Handicapped. You have filled the organisation with your love and have make the clients happy. Thank You.