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November 2019

Together, let's build a City of Good! 

We hope you like our new look. ???

Giving.sg is proud to be part of the City of Good vision for Singapore - where people, organisations and leaders come together to give their best for others. We unveiled this new vision last month with President Halimah Yacob who shared, "Building a City of Good is not only the responsibility of a select few, but a duty we all share. It is about building a Singapore all of us aspire towards, and it is something we must do together."

Explore our newly-launched City of Good website to find out about our initiatives for People, Organisations and Leaders, including the upcoming Giving Week (Dec 1-7), a national movement that celebrates the spirit of giving.

Do also continue to support your favourite causes on Giving.sg so that together, we can build a City of Good!

What's Happening In November

Things To Do During Giving Week

Giving Week officially takes place in the first week of December, and some eateries and stores will be kickstarting their giving activities this month! Find out how you can be a giving earlybird. 

People Of Giving Week

Giving Week is for the people, by the people. Be inspired by examples of how these 4 individuals have contributed their time, talent, treasure and voice! 

5 Lesser-Known Causes In Singapore

Have you heard of volunteering as a trishaw peddler? Curious about the reason behind such a volunteer role? Find out more about lesser-known causes in Singapore.

Catch Kumar in Episode 3 of
The City of Good Show: Saving Our Charities!

After the excitement of GE, we are back with an exciting appearance by Kumar! In the third episode, the Queen of Comedy pulls out all the stops in order to support Social Service charities with the Dream Academy gang on HOME IMPROVment!
 

Catch the show on Facebook Live on 15th July at 8pm, and raise funds for 14 charities from the Social Service sector.
 

The Social Service sector serves to enhance the well-being of our community. Social Service professionals and volunteers from these charities work relentlessly to empower families to overcome issues, tackle the effects of ageing, the challenges of growing up, as well as mental health concerns.
 

A saying goes, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Join us to be in service of others, and give our best in our City of Good ??
 

Do invite your family and friends to catch The City of Good Show together, or even host a watch party!

Support the charities on Giving.sg and RSVP to the event link below!

We are thankful to these celebrities who use their talents and influence for good!

Special Guest Star of the week

The Stars of Dream Academy

Crazy Rich Asians'' Koh Chieng Mun
guest stars in Episode 4!

Get ready for another crazily funny episode of The City of Good Show with veteran comedian and Crazy Rich Asians'' Koh Chieng Mun! She is best known as Dolly Tan of Under One Roof "Mom" of Singapore, but beneath the 60''s hairdo lies a well-informed professional adept in many areas, including improvs!  
 

Catch the show on Facebook Live on 22nd July at 8pm, and raise funds for 15 charities from the Social Service sector.
 

The Social Service sector serves to enhance the well-being of our community. Social Service professionals and volunteers from these charities work relentlessly to empower families to overcome issues, tackle the effects of ageing, the challenges of growing up, as well as mental health concerns.
 

Join us to be in service of others, and give our best in our City of Good ??
 

Spread the news to your family and friends! Support the charities on Giving.sg and RSVP to the event link below!

Special Guest Star of the week

The Stars of Dream Academy

Dear Friends,

The City of Good Show: Saving Our Charities is happening tonight!

Join us on NVPC - Towards a City of Good''s Facebook Live for our first ever livestream fundraiser "The City of Good Show: Saving Our Charities" at 8pm! See you there!

In light of Covid-19, some of our charities have been facing a decline in donations. The City of Good Show brings together a group of comedians with heart to fundraise and entertain you and your loved ones, in support of charities on Giving.sg.

Would you like to know more about the comedians?

Meet Dr Chan Yeow. He is one of the inspiring frontline health workers who is responding to COVID-19.  Aside from being an anaesthesiologist and intensivist, he is Director of the Home Ventilation and Respiratory Support Service (HVRSS) at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).

In mid-February, Dr Chan worked in the COVID ICU as one of the Intensive Care Consultants. He led a team of junior doctors, nurses and therapists to make clinical decisions. "Surprisingly, morale was high at the time. Although we were scared, we knew we had to do our best and protect one another," Dr Chan shared.  He now looks after patients who have been discharged from the hospital but still need breathing machines. "We are racing against time to make sure our vent-users and families are safe," Dr Chan emphasised. Most of these patients have a neuromuscular breathing weakness, whilst a smaller number have severe lung disease.

Together with his team, he is intensifying family training through a Home Vent app and educational YouTube videos. Sometimes, Dr Chan would feel conflicted balancing his responsibilities to his patients at home and in the ICU. He is also concerned about social isolation experienced by his parents. Nevertheless he is grateful for his wife''s support as she juggles their domestic concerns and her career. Dr Chan stays motivated through the shared sense of mission among his colleagues, his faith in God and the support from patients and their families. "TTSH is my family away from home and the ventilation users are like a special community!" Dr Chan quipped.

About TTSH Community Fund

TTSH Community Fund also actively supports needy patients across various medical conditions. It's TTSH Community Fund's 25th anniversary! As part of SG United, TTSH Community Fund is rallying support for its Help Me Go Home programme, which provides needy patients with much-needed breathing machines and related consumables. 

Old is Truly Gold

"To forget the elderly is to ignore the wisdom of the years." - Donald Laird 
 

Declining birth rates and increased life expectancies have led to rapidly ageing populations in countries around the world. Singapore is not exempt from this. Today, around 1 in 7 Singaporeans are aged 65 and above. By 2030, this number would have risen to 1 in 5, positioning Singapore as a "superaged" country alongside the likes of Japan, Germany and Italy, among others.
 

We can do our part to ensure a good quality of life for our silver generation ???? 
 

Support charities who are caring for the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of vulnerable seniors among us.
 

Image: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay 

Dear Friends of Giving.sg, 

Check Out Our City of Good Guide To #StayHome Giving

During this circuit breaker period, it is important to limit the spread of COVID-19 and not put anyone else at risk. Still, it is possible to help others and support the causes that you care about from the comfort of your home!

How To Do Good Remotely

Samaritans Of Singapore (SOS) is looking for more volunteers to lend a listening ear to distressed callers, especially during the night. Their 24-hour hotline has seen a large increase in the number of calls made in this time of COVID-19. Callers expressed their anxieties, both for themselves and their loved ones. 

Filos Community Services is recruiting telephone befriending volunteers for their Community Befriending Programme (CBP). This befriending programme re-engages socially isolated elderly with community and links them to services they may require. 

Domestic violence seems to be on the rise during the COVID-19 outbreak. In March, AWARE received 619 calls - the most ever in one month. Help ensure AWARE can provide more counselling sessions, trainings and helpline calls, as well as expand their programmes and research. 

Support Retrenched Workers
And Their Families

Earlier this year, it was predicted that the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to 150,000 to 200,000 retrenchments. This will be the highest number of retrenchments in Singapore's history since independence. So far, retrenchments have more than doubled in the second quarter of this year. 

With that in mind, we''d like to highlight how you can make a huge difference to retrenched workers and their families whilst they search for their next employment opportunity.  Together, we can get through this challenging time and help each other to build a #CityofGood. 

Support Workers In Financial Distress

NTUC - U Care Fund believes that every worker matters. Since 2009, it has provided care and support to workers who are affected by the economic downturn. At present, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial distress to many families as companies embark on cost-cutting measures.

Each dollar helps low-income union members and their families.
 

Contribute Towards A Family''s Groceries

Children''s Wishing Well supports the daily living needs of children from low-income families. During this time, many children under their care are going through hard times due to the uncertain job climate. Some of the families have their incomes badly affected, while others have lost their jobs.

Each dollar helps to provide groceries that can feed the family. 

Assist Needy Families

Through the Caring Amidst COVID-19 Fund, Lakeside Family Services offers immediate assistance to needy individuals and families who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Some have lost their jobs, while others had their salary cut by 50% or more.

Your donation will help meet their basic needs such as: daily food and household expenses, utility bills and wifi/data charges, medical fees and other emergency expenses. 

Help The Vulnerable Make A Living

The Community Foundation of Singapore has initiated the LIFT (Learning Initiatives for Employment) Community Impact Fund to support programmes that provide vocational training and social support for marginalised groups in Singapore.

It aims to help them secure sustained employment in the food and beverage industry in Singapore. Your support will help the vulnerable make a living, improve their self-esteem and become more involved with society. 

Happy Teacher''s Day!

We are grateful for all the educators in Singapore who have been resilient throughout this COVID-19 period in order to shape our next generation. Let us support what they are doing by helping students at-risk and their families in need. 

Here are ways you can make Teacher''s Day a meaningful one and help build a #CityofGood. 

Empowering Students With Autism

The Eden Care Fund by Autism Association (Singapore) offers help to needy students with autism and their families who are affected by COVID-19. The pandemic has threatened the livelihood of many, and compounded the suffering of families whose loved ones have lost their jobs. 

Your donation will help these students with their monthly programme fees as well as have access to daily meals, school uniforms, transport services and learning materials.
 

Help Provide Face Shields For Schools

Character and Leadership Academy Limited''s #KidsShieldForce aims to equip children with comfortable face shields in schools. For children, wearing masks for prolonged period have hampered their learning. The provision of face shields ensures proper and comfortable protective equipment would not affect a child''s day at school.

Your donation will allow a kid to learn comfortably. 

Encourage Youth Mentorship 

New Life Community Services provides a safe community and positive environment for youths who come from all walks of life. Every youth needs a mentor. Through play-based and skills-based programmes, mentors develop a trusting relationship with youths and guide them through their struggles and challenges in life. 

Every dollar will help cover the cost of mentoring a youth.  

Extend Your Helping Hand

"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others."

Humanitarian aid is vital to save lives and reduce suffering during emergencies.

Within Singapore, over half of our foreign workforce is made up of 587,000 foreign domestic workers and construction workers in Singapore. Let us be other-centred and help safeguard their well-being and standard of living.  

Join us in bringing the spirit of building a City of Good to our guest workers here in Singapore and our neighbours overseas  ??

Image: Migrant Workers'' Assistance Fund''s Facebook

Integrating Our Domestic Workers

The Domestic Employee Welfare Fund (DEWF) was established to help distressed domestic employees who approach the Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) for assistance. DEWF serves to provide temporary shelter and medical support, and promote social integration through engagement activities.

Your contribution towards the DEWF will support the efforts of helping our domestic workers. 

Image: Centre for Domestic Employees'' Facebook

Improving the Welfare of Guest Workers

Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME) is dedicated to improving the welfare and upholding the rights of guest workers in Singapore. HOME runs a shelter for the workers and offers legal assistance, health education and vocational training.

Your donation will help to provide housing and food to the distressed migrant workers.  

Image: Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics'' Facebook

Caring for the Wellbeing of Guest Workers

Transient Workers Count Too is dedicated to improving conditions for the guest workers in Singapore. TWC2 helps to secure fair treatment of guest workers and resolve the work-related or personal distress of these workers and their employers.

Support TWC2 in their efforts to help advocate for better policies and to improve the well-being of our guest workers.

Image: Transient Workers Count Too''s Facebook 

Give & Double Your Impact

The impact of your giving is now DOUBLED! As part of the Fortitude Budget, the government is matching online donations dollar-for-dollar till 31 Mar 2021. The Government is partnering Tote Board to provide charities with dollar-for-dollar matching, capped at $250,000 per charity for donations raised through approved fund-raising projects commencing from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
 

Join this effort to strengthen support for charities that have seen a drop in donations during this challenging period. With over 550 registered charities and 14 causes you can support on Giving.sg, you can impact twice the number of lives, families and communities in our #CityofGood.
 

As we enter into Phase One, let us continue doing good. Together, we can overcome this crisis and emerge stronger as one #SGUnited.
 

Happy SG Cares Giving Week 2020!

The Best Week Ever is here! With an array of activities like Everyday Giving, line up of exciting events at The Giving Hub, The Giving Trees, and many more, join SG Cares Giving Week and make it YOUR best week ever. 

Imagine a week where we encounter endless opportunities to give and build a caring community that supports one another - from the moment we start our day, at work, play, dining, shopping, and even during our conversations. 

Together, let''s make it "The Best Week Ever" and build a Singapore that cares! 

Kick Off The Best Week Ever at the 
Inaugural Launch

Tune in as we kick off The Best Week Ever with a bang! Graced by Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob and Minister Edwin Tong, be entertained by your host Gurmit Singh, and enjoy performances by Royce Lee, Joanna Dong and more. Don''t miss it!

First Ever Virtual Giving Hub

Welcome to the first ever SG Cares Giving Week Virtual Giving Hub! With an exciting line up of events happening throughout the week, you can find and watch them at The Giving Hub.

Embrace the spirit of giving by joining Esplanade''s Voices - A Festival of Song and Viddsee''s Christmas Watch Party & Fundraiser. If you love animals, pop by ACRE''s virtual Wildlife Rescue Centre Tour to get exclusive access to their treatment room. Check out many other interesting workshops, talks, virtual cooking sessions and more!

Take Part in Everyday Giving

Giving can be easily part of our everyday lives! Do good as you dine, shop, and take part in various fun activities in our Everyday Giving initiatives by partners such as Uniqlo, Amazon, kcuts, Motherswork and many more.

Every little act counts, and why not make it fun while you give back?

Sow Your Seeds to The Giving Trees

The power to grow goodness in the City of Good is in our hands. This SG Cares Giving Week, sow your seeds of Treasure and Time to The Giving Trees campaigns on Giving.sg. With People, Passion and Nature causes, you can choose to donate or volunteer with the charities you are passionate about.

Giving Moments in The Best Week Ever

Get a daily dose of hilarity and inspiration with Dream Academy. Hosted by Suhaimi Yusof, with special guest appearances by the Dim Sum Dollies, Kumar, Sebastian and more! Donate to the SG Cares Giving Week Fund and support our smaller charities who are most affected by this pandemic.

Share Your Voice: #TheGivingStories

Do you have a story about giving? It could be your volunteering experience, a heart-warming encounter with beneficiaries or fellow givers, or a story expressing your gratitude to unsung heroes who give selflessly in our City of Good.
 

Share your Giving Stories on your Facebook or Instagram account with the hashtag #TheGivingStories #GivingWeekSG and tag us @GivingWeekSG.

Let''s spread positivity during This Best Week Ever! Together, let''s build a Singapore that cares!

#MyHeartBeatsFor Social Media Challenge

What does your heart beat for? Simply take a photo of a cause you are passionate about with a heart element and share it on your Facebook or Instagram account. Tag us @GivingWeekSG and hashtag #MyHeartBeatsFor #GivingWeekSG. 

Join in the challenge and let the causes you are passionate about be heard! Plus, in the spirit of giving, the top 3 most creative posts will receive a surprise gift ??

End Off the Week at the Closing Ceremony

End off the week with a rousing celebration and star-studded performances! Graced by Minister Masagos Zulkifli and featuring Royce Lee, Kate Pang, Xixi Lim and Maxi Lim, it will be an entertaining and inspiring night for you!

Let''s Spare A Thought For Mental Health

The Covid-19 situation has disrupted our usual routines, leading to a range of challenges that can affect our mental well-being. As we reflect on World Mental Health Awareness Month, let''s work together to get through this trying time.

If you've been feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck in a rut, you are not alone. We have compiled a list of support services that you can reach out to.

Talking To Your Friend About Mental Health

Talking about mental health might be difficult, but it can save lives. In line with World Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to be part of our #CityofGood by normalising the conversation about mental health.

Let us not forget to check in with our friends from time to time. If you suspect a friend need help, don't hesitate to use these tips to reach out to him/her.

Join the Fight Against Mental Health

MINDSET supports the mental health community in Singapore by partnering with social service agencies to provide funding and resources. They also spread awareness about mental health issues to combat the stigma surrounding it.

Every dollar helps empower those who face mental health issues. Show your support this World Mental Health Awareness Month!

Get Creative For Mental Health

All Centered works with psychologists to combine psychology with clay art to create a structured therapeutic curriculum for the public and persons with mental health conditions. Sales of their ceramic wares also go towards funding their clay classes that help persons with mental health conditions.

Give the gift of mental wellness this World Mental Health Awareness Month!

*Images were taken pre COVID-19 

Let''s Stay In The Pink of Health

Breast cancer remains the leading cancer among women in Singapore. Based on the Singapore Cancer Registry 50th Anniversary Monograph, 1 in 13 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. 

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let''s show our support by empowering women to stay in the pink of health and live a life free from cancer. 

United In Battling Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Foundation is committed to raising awareness about breast cancer through talks, events and publications that advocate early detection, as well as supporting survivors and their families through various befriending and training activities.

Your donation will help support their efforts and programs in improving the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.

*Image taken from Breast Cancer Foundation''s Facebook

Keeping Abreast Of Breast Health

National Cancer Centre Singapore launched the Women vs Cancer Campaign to raise awareness and funds for patient care programmes and vital cancer research into women-related cancers. The funds will allow clinicians and scientists to innovate and improve breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, detection and prevention.

Your donation will make a difference and help women to lead a life not limited by cancer.  

Ensuring Good Health In Singapore

This COVID-19 period has highlighted how health is a concern to all, yet health care isn''t equally accessible and affordable to all. This is why it means a lot for everyone in the City of Good to come together to take care of each other''s health.

Support community hospitals and health support charities in providing health care services for the community. 

Keep the Spirit of Volunteerism Alive
this Holiday Season

It has been an unprecedented year that affected the normalcy of life and revealed the many needs in our community. Since the beginning of Phase 2, we are glad volunteering activities resumed and we can reconnect with beneficiaries once again.
 

As we are approaching the end of the year and getting ready to celebrate the festivities, why not spend our holidays meaningfully by volunteering our time and skills to impact lives and spread some holiday cheer? ??

A saying goes, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Together, we can make the best out of the last lap of 2020!
 

Here are some ways you can volunteer and give back in our City of Good.