Charities Week 2021

by Caritas Singapore Community Council - The Caritas Singapore Agape Fund

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 2021 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.

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

DAS30 - SGD300k for 300 kids

by DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE

DAS is celebrating our 30th Anniversary and to commemorate this momentous milestone, we will like your help to reach out to 300 children in Singapore who have dyslexia.

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.

2021 Embrace with LOVE & HOPE

by Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore)

A series of COVID-19 relief programmes has been launched in response to community needs with ardent supporters from all walks of life. What remains rooted is Tzu Chi's principle of "timeliness, directness, and respect" in handling crisis. For the past year, we have addressed needs of low income families and individuals, such as students who need learning devices, migrant workers, frontline personnel, small business owners, etc. Amidst surging waves of pandemic globally, Singapore is transitioning into new norms with cases under control. We are grateful but mindful of the greater aftermath of the pandemic i.e. mental wellbeing issues and livelihood of the vulnerable community. With this in mind, Tzu Chi strives to continue supporting the needy through our - Local charity programmes: financial aid, healthcare and educational assistance schemes - Medical services: GP, Dental and TCM - Education and humanistic culture programmes - COVID-19 relief initiatives Every donation will be matched dollar-to-dollar by the government and philanthropic entrepreneurs. All contributions will then be channeled by Tzu Chi volunteers to our beneficiaries. This is how the power of one plus one can be greater than two. Having gone through a challenging 2020, we are thankful that we remain safe and healthy. Share your blessings with the people around you and keep the support strong by embracing the future with love and hope. Look forward to your continued support.

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

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.

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.

MWalk21-Methodist Girls' School

by Methodist Schools' Foundation

Our girls, both the little ones in Primary school as well as the older Secondary students, love being at Methodist Girls' School. They enjoy attending school with friends and classmates, and learning from their teachers. As they play, interact, communicate and socialise within MGS, they not only find joy but hone their socio-emotional competencies and grow in personhood. Our girls will carry these experiences and memories formed during their years here with them as they go through life. With the environment as the 3rd teacher, we want to make existing school spaces more conducive for learning and will be exploring shelters and more learning spaces in parts of the school. This will also enable our school spaces to be more resilient to the weather elements so that a larger range of activities can be conducted regardless of environmental conditions. Ultimately, the physical learning environment at our campus supports our efforts in nurturing our children, and helps to create meaningful experiences for the MGS girl, our raison d'etre. The MGS ethos and institution is a strong one today because of the stewardship and belief in the MGS mission of many - our staff, parents, alumnae, students, partners and supporters. Through your contribution, you will make possible the work we do in shaping generations of MGS girls to Master, Grow and Serve! As a school, we hope to complete collectively 13,400 km as we celebrate our 134th anniversary this year. #steppingoutwithmyMGSgirl

ETF - Masjid Khalid Charity Briyani

by Yayasan MENDAKI

ETF - Masjid Khalid Charity Briyani is the Education Trust Fund's first inaugural fundraising briyani project, in collaboration with a local mosque in Singapore. Please see our poster attached for details on the collection date, time and venue. We aim to raise $100,000 for ETF, a community-driven fund that supports the educational needs of children from disadvantaged families to ensure that every child gets the resources to succeed in school. A total donation of $100,000 helps to support our ETF School Assistance Scheme; which provides subsidies in the form of transport credits and book vouchers to better meet the basic needs of students from disadvantaged families. This will help to defray the cost of purchasing educational items and transportation for the students. To further support students in their educational pursuit, students who receive ETF subsidies are offered academic support in a form of free tuition under the MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS) or the Collaborative Tuition Programme (CTP). You can show your support by contributing a minimum of $10 to the Education Trust Fund. We will gift you a packet of mouth-watering mutton briyani prepared by our renowned Chef Alla'udin Mohamed, who has had years of experience cooking for the President's Challenge Charity Briyani. Upon your donation, please provide your e-mail address. Our staff will contact you. Thank you for your support!

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

by Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore

Did you know? Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong and non-curable condition? It is caused by illness or injury to the brain before or during birth, or early in life. Persons living with cerebral palsy often face limitations in their motor functioning, muscle control and may also lose associated functioning in common areas such as speech and hearing. While cerebral palsy is non-curable, it is also a non-progressive condition that does not necessarily worsen as the person ages. However, access to therapy and intervention can help to alleviate pain and improve the overall functioning and well-being of the person with the condition. Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore started over 60 years ago and is the leading social service agency in Singapore working with persons with the condition. Formerly known as the Spastic Children's Association Of Singapore (SCAS), we changed our name to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) to uphold the dignity of our clients and to better reflect our services and programmes. Over the years, our association has expanded to serve more clients and provide more comprehensive services through the kind donations from many organisations and individual donors like yourself. We seek your continued support and donation for us to continue to make a difference to the cerebral palsy community in Singapore.Join us to empower children and adults with cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities to lead fulfilled, dignified lives. #CerebralPalsySG