Profiles

029 scaled
Community Matters Articles

How New Life Stories Crafts a Dedicated Volunteer Community Journey

Intergenerational incarceration is the risk faced when children of incarcerated parents break the law and end up in jail, which on average, can be 2.5 ...
MicrosoftTeams image scaled
Leaders of Good

Repair Kopitiam Tackles Singapore’s Growing Waste Problem with a little Kampung Spirit

A ripped pair of jeans, a faulty oven, a hairdryer that doesn’t blow hot air, and a dining chair with a wobbly leg. Under normal ...
WhatsApp Image 2021 05 06 at 08.37.25 scaled
Community Matters Profiles

How Triathlon Singapore Develops Youths Through Sport

Much has been said about the power of sports to bring together people, both within and across societies. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Sports has ...
old women sitting around a table with a pot of soup in the middle
Community Matters Profiles

How a Pot of Soup Brings a Community Together

Cheered on by peers, some participants have stepped out of their wheelchairs. And while many volunteers initially saw themselves as housewives with no special skills, ...
short-haired woman in brown shawl talking at a conference table in front of a whiteboard with butcher paper
Community Matters Profiles

Foodscape Collective: Pursuing Food Sustainability with the Community

Have you ever thought of how the food you eat arrives on your plate? Ever wished to grow your own food or live more sustainably?  ...
people looking up at butcher paper that says understand observe define pov ideate prototype test
Community Matters Profiles

Making Job Transitions Less Scary Through A Nurturing Community

Changing career paths can be intimidating, especially in these uncertain economic times. Switching to an entirely new role or industry requires skills and support, not ...
girl in red shirt holding cup of coffee up to her face
Community Matters Profiles

How CampusImpact Supports Local Youths

With a never-say-die spirit, CampusImpact supports the aspirations of local youths and serves their needs.  They say that youth is the most crucial period in ...