Sayang Sayang Fund

by The Community Foundation of Singapore

Let us do more together! Thank you to all Sayang Sayang Fund donors for helping us reach our initial target of $500,000! We would now like to raise another $150,000, to provide transport vouchers to other equally selfless healthcare professionals, like home care nurses and those in nursing homes and shelters. CFS will be using the initial $500,000 raised to distribute transport vouchers to healthcare institutions from 21 February 2020. We will also be donating to charities that help those who have been further challenged by the heightened precautionary measures, such as vulnerable seniors and low income families. 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.)

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

by Community Chest

The evolving novel coronavirus situation in Singapore has affected many Singaporeans, including individuals who may be facing loss of income or families who 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 helping to channel donations to The Courage Fund to enable those in need to tide through the current COVID-19 situation. Where Will Your Donations Go? All donations to The Courage Fund will go towards supporting vulnerable individuals and families. These donations will help to provide relief to those who are affected by the COVID-19 situation. Other Forms of Support to Social Service Agencies In tandem with this fundraising effort, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) would also be facilitating in-kind donations of essential supplies, such as masks, sanitisers, thermometers, through a distribution framework to the social service agencies. Let us stay united in the face of this challenge and we will emerge stronger, together. For further queries on The Courage Fund, please contact us at [email protected]

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

2019 Novel Coronavirus Response

by Singapore Red Cross Society

2019 Novel Coronavirus - Singapore Red Cross to launch public appeal to support affected and at-risk communities Singapore, 4 February 2020 - The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will launch a public appeal to deliver assistance and support communities in China, affected or at risk of being affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. SRC welcomes the seed money which will be contributed by the Singapore Government towards this public appeal. Later today, a two-man team from Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will be going to the Asia Pacific Office of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is coordinating the Red Cross Movement response to the coronavirus outbreak, to discuss broad strategies and the areas of possible SRC support. Another person will be deployed to the IFRC Office in Kuala Lumpur, for the next few weeks, to support the response efforts of the Movement. Meanwhile in Singapore, the SRC has been engaging communities, online and offline, to promote behaviours that reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting the virus, and to facilitate community understanding and acceptance of infection prevention and control measures. SRC volunteers are providing advice to beneficiaries, especially vulnerable elderly persons, to help to prevent misinformation, rumours and panic. SRC has also posted informative prevention messages on social media.

Help Chun Pa Injured Dog Reunite with his Mate

by Save Our Street Dogs

Meet the most loyal & sweetest couple on Jurong Island (JI). Chun Pa & Chun Ma have been mates since we started TNR on JI more than 5 years ago. This petite pair were always together. Since being sterilized & released, they continued to roam freely in the vicinity. They are being cared for and fed by us daily, & even though they spend most of the time off the roads, they'd head out to greet us when they hear our vehicles arriving or leaving for the day. Being near the roads isn't safe for the dogs, as most vehicles do not notice them. Unfortunately, sometimes the dogs get knocked down. When we came to the shelter on 5 Feb, there were no signs of Chun Pa. We called out for him, only to hear him whimpering & trying his best to stumble towards us before collapsing. He was likely involved in a hit-and-run accident in the wee hours of the morning. We have no idea how he managed to get himself back to his makeshift shelter despite being so badly injured. He suffered 2 major dislocations on his right elbow and hips, on top of other cuts and abrasions. It's been a week since Chun Pa was rescued & underwent surgery. The poor boy has been putting up a brave front but we know he's in pain as he has been crying & whimpering softly all this while. Chun Ma hasn't seen him in days; we can only imagine how much she misses her companion. His medical bills are estimated to hit a whopping $9800. We need your help, so that he can make a full recovery & be reunited with Chun Ma soon.

Let The Feeding Continue! #SGUnited

by The Food Bank Singapore Ltd

With the current COVID-19 situation in Singapore, we understand that many are cautious to participate in group activities and we have seen a drastic drop in volunteers. As many may be stocking up food and sanitization supplies in our own homes, let's not forget those in need who may not be able to afford basic necessities including food. Food Bank's operations need to continue to ensure our 360 beneficiary centres, with close to 200,000 beneficiaries are receiving food. We seek your support in donating funds to keep our deliveries going! Or if you are feeling well, reach out and volunteer with us!

Sharing Hope, Nourishing Lives

by Food From The Heart

As the country is dealing with the current Covid-19 virus as best it can, as a charity that supports 44,600 beneficiaries, we are already feeling the repercussions with the drop in cash/food donations that is needed to ensure the operations is running smoothly to deliver 6500 food packs on a monthly basis. We humbly seek your support to help us re-assure our beneficiaries that they have nothing to fear. Together, let's feed the needy in these tough times! Food from the Heart is a charity founded in February 2003 by Singapore-based Austrian couple Henry and Christine Laimer who were inspired to channel surplus food from bakeries to families in need. Today, the independent non-profit is one of Singapore's foremost charitable food distributors that makes a tangible and meaningful contribution to help fight hunger through bread rations and food packs, and bring joy through the distribution of toys and birthday celebrations. With the support of donors, food industry partners and more than 10,000 volunteers, Food from the Heart made a difference to the lives of 44,600 people throughout Singapore by distributing S$6.2 million worth of food in 2019.

A*STAR for The Courage Fund

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research for Community Chest

This platform is for A*STAR staff to contribute towards The Courage Fund. 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 helping to channel donations to The Courage Fund to enable those in need to tide through the current Covid-19 situation.

Old Boy Running 200km in South Africa for Boys' Town!

by Steven Lee for Boys' Town

I am Steven Lee, 69 years old, an old boy of Boys' Town, and the former President of Boys' Town Alumni. I've successfully completed the 200km run over 6 days in the GlobalLimits Sao Tome in South Africa from 15 to 20 Feb. Grateful to Boys' Town, I dedicate this event to Boys' Town and look to raise funds to support the operations of Boys' Town, a charity that supports children and youth in need. In order to help others, I need to keep myself fit and healthy. In early 1980's, I started to join a running club - MacRitchie Runners 25. I hope through the sport events that I participate in, I would be able to gather support from the public, friends and people surrounding to help Boys' Town, and give back what I'd received during my days in Boys' Town from 1967 to 1969. I am excited to share a series of events that I will participate from Feb to Dec this year : 1) GlobalLimits Sao Tome South Africa - The Hemisphere Crossing 200km 13 Feb - 22 Feb 20 (Completed!) 2) Mount Siku, Malaysia 29 Feb - 1 Mar 20 3) Mount Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 26 - 29 Mar 20 4) Raid Vietnam 220km 25 Apr - 6 May 20 5) Gold Coast Marathon 4th, Australia 4 - 5 Jul 20 6) Merapoh Trekking, Malaysia 7 - 10 Aug 20 7) The Way of Legends, Burgos, Spain 18 - 26 Sep 20 8) KAEM, South Africa 29 Oct - 8 Nov 20 9) MacRitchie Reservoir Park 27 Dec 20 Please support me in achieving these milestones!

FIGHTING SPIRIT: A Pro Wrestling Fundraiser for Singapore's Healthcare Workers

by The Community Foundation of Singapore

UPDATE: A HUGE Thank You to all our generous supporters! We've broken through $2,000 and are now aiming for $5,000 in donations! Background: Grapple MAX students had been preparing for our sold-out 29 February Showcase for months, which was cancelled over COVID-19 concerns. Despite this setback, we decided to present a special event in support of Singapore's healthcare workers. FIGHTING SPIRIT will be streamed EXCLUSIVELY on Facebook LIVE on 29 February 2020 from 8pm, hosted by local personality Mister Young. This event, supported by GymKraft, Zohaar Media and the Kick to the Gut! Podcast, aimed to raise $2,000 for the Community Foundation of Singapore's Sayang Sayang Fund. This was to buy transport vouchers for our selfless healthcare professionals also battling COVID-19, like home care nurses and those in nursing homes and shelters. But we have SMASHED that goal thanks to you! You are motivating us to reach higher and we are now looking at $5,000! Follow us at fb.com/grappleMAX for updates and thank you for supporting our frontline healthcare workers defending Singapore against COVID-19! Grapple MAX believes in creating positive change through pro wrestling. Be it for fitness, confidence or belonging to our supportive community, we offer something for everyone! Learn more about us at www.grapplemax.sg #GrappleMAX #SGUnited #SayangSayangFund Donations of $50 and above are eligible for tax relief.

Build A School

by AWWA Ltd

AWWA will be opening a 2nd AWWA School by 2021, located at Bedok, for 300 students age 7 to 18 years old with Autism. AWWA aims to develop the abilities of every child, enabling them to reach their fullest potential. To achieve this, the school adopts an extensive curriculum that includes using assistive technology and communication apps to enhance learning, building facilities that will give our students the opportunity to participate in new activities, and developing a conducive classroom environment for our students. We hope that you can be part of the #BuildASchool campaign to raise $100,000 for 300 students with autism. Your donation will change the lives of many students just like Darius and give them the simple opportunity of going to school.