Valentine’s Day: Stories of Volunteerism In Singapore
It’s coming again… the season of love is almost here! So, what are your plans for Valentine’s Day 2024? While we are busy making plans to spend time with our loved ones, why not take the opportunity to do good and share the love with others out there through an act of volunteering? Here are […]
From Personal Setbacks to Strength: Case Study of 5 Groundup Founders
In this case study, we visit the lived experiences of 5 Groundup Founders who found a compelling motivation to serve others. We explore the stories of 5 individuals from diverse backgrounds – from a mother grappling with the loss of her child to suicide, a youth who faced bullying and mental health struggles, an academically […]
A Circle of Hope: How the Chang Family Found Strength Through Giving Circles
Life has been an uphill battle for Madam Chang, the sole caregiver for her 14-year-old son diagnosed with mild intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism, her wheelchair-bound husband, and her 89-year-old mother. On top of managing her family’s needs, she struggles with her own depression, brought on by the relentless pressures of caregiving. With no close […]
Funding Non-Profits calls for flexibility and trust to better help Lower-Income Families
Non-profit organisations (NPOs) are doing valuable work to support the needs of Lower-Income Families in Singapore. Funders – whether they’re government funding boards, corporate donors or generous individuals – enable the work that NPOs do, and thus play a similarly important role in uplifting Lower-Income Families. However, securing funding presents a persistent challenge to NPOs. […]
Shifting the Narrative: How the Strengths of Singapore’s Lower-Income Families Contribute to Society
The conventional narrative surrounding Lower-Income Families largely focuses on the resources they lack or the challenges they face. Even the “Lower-Income” term defines this demographic through the lens of insufficiency. For the purpose of this article, we define Lower-Income Families as those who may not qualify for financial support, but are susceptible to shocks due […]
From Paycheck To Purpose: How Corporates Can Support Lower-Income Families
A constant source of income provides a sense of security and helps an individual meet their basic needs. Yet for many Lower-Income Families, the struggle for consistent employment means security and stability can be elusive, leaving little room to plan for the future.[1] Corporates can help rewrite this all-too-familiar story. They can redesign job roles […]
PVPA 2023: City of Good Award Winner
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations, and leaders who have achieved excellence in giving. The City of Good Award recognises impactful cross-sector partnerships that have made a difference in our communities. For this year, we are […]
PVPA 2023: Organisations of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations and leaders who have achieved excellence in giving. The Organisations of Good Award category recognises the giving contributions of large, small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and public institutions. Read […]
PVPA 2023: People of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations and leaders who have achieved excellence in giving. The People of Good Award category celebrates people who have given their time, talent, and voice to steer positive change and uplift […]
PVPA 2023: Leaders of Good Award Winners
Organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations and leaders who have achieved excellence in giving. The PVPA Leaders of Good Award category celebrates inspiring multiplier leaders, who have devoted their time, talent, treasure, and voice; galvanising others […]