Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
Dear friends,
A month ago, I was with a locksmith at about 10 pm fixing the locks of the gate and main door of a flat. While the gate could still be secured with a padlock, the wooden door behind it could not be locked from the outside. The locksmith was very skillful, and both the gate and the door could be secured from the outside when he left. This was a small gesture to reduce the anxiety of a mother who feared that her home would be damaged when no one was home. The bigger fear though was the safety of her family should they forget to latch the door from the inside when they are home.
This mother has chalked up debts with both an illegal and a legal money lender and she has been receiving threats from the former. Apart from providing concrete practical help and supporting sound decision making, we have no expertise or resources in helping people to clear their debts. As such, we are very grateful to be working together with Adullam Life Counselling, a non-profit agency that acts as an intermediary between the debtors and their legal creditors by negotiating a possible repayment plan. They also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders.
Under Adullam’s guidance, this mother has agreed to begin clearing her debt with the licensed money lender. She hopes that in due course, the creditor will be willing to negotiate ending the debt when her monthly interest covers the principal sum borrowed.
This week, we also referred a young man to Adullam. He owes moneylenders and banks, and he has been avoiding his creditors the past 2 years. However, he approached us for help saying he wanted to get married and to start life afresh. He has now signed an agreement to start paying the moneylenders but the negotiation to reduce his debt can only start after 6 months, when he has demonstrated a commitment to pay.
Perhaps, it would cross our mind that those in debt have been reckless managing their money. However, if we are unable to suspend this thought, it would be difficult to appreciate the circumstances or the plight these people are experiencing. The mother whom we helped, borrowed to pay off her car rental as she wanted to keep her job as a private-hire car driver. Business was bad and she reckoned that she needed to work harder. Unfortunately, this led to a fatigue-induced accident that piled up her financial difficulties.
As for the young man, he initially borrowed money to help his grandma with household bills. He soon found himself in the vicious cycle of borrowing to pay back previous loans. He estimated that it will take 8 years to clear all his debts and is worried he would not be able to do so. Nonetheless, he is determined and agreed to meet and learn from another young man who had been in similar circumstances.
When we have less in the first place, there is a strain on our decision-making abilities and poor choices may be the only ones we can see in front of us.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind.
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
In the final post of our reflections series, Grace from our donor relations team shares how her role during the pandemic in ensuring the smooth distribution of food resources is more than just logistical—It is also about ensuring that community members feel involved and empowered in the process.
"When the pandemic first hit, we saw a generous outpour of support and kindness. Many people came forward to ask how they could help. Besides financial assistance, many offered food support due to the basic recognition that we all need to eat every day. My task was to ensure the efficient receipt and distribution of all the food resources and support we received, which were split into three categories: cooked meals, food rations gift pack, and supermarket vouchers. The food distribution process is not simply logistical, but about using gifts in a meaningful way.
During the circuit breaker period, the families in our communities were cooped up at home like everyone else. Children who initially had meals in school with the pocket money they had received under the financial assistance scheme now needed to have their meals at home. Adults who previously ate outside when working, also needed to eat at home. Things were made harder by the prices of food going up due to all the panic buying. Before Covid-19, whenever donors came forward to ask if they could support in terms of food rations, the average amount I would ask for was about S$50 per pack. But because of Covid-19, we increased our ask to about S$80-$100 worth of items in one pack to account for the surge in prices and the addition of cleaning agents which were pricey at the time, such as hand wash, body wash, floor detergents.
There were a lot of restrictions and additional administrative processes due to the safety regulations at the time. With internal processes in place, we were grateful to earn the confidence of National Council of Social Services (NCSS), who gave us the 'Whitelist’ status. We were the only non-food agency to receive this status, which gave us approval to distribute essential items during the circuit breaker and Phase 1. It eased the logistical process for us so we were really thankful.
Many people came forward to supply cooked meals, and this seemed like a good idea in the beginning since families could start eating immediately upon receiving the bento sets. But imagine eating the same kind of food over a two-to-three-month period, we would all get tired after a while. So I learnt that food gift packs are much welcomed by the families where they can put together a meal with the ingredients provided and they get to have some agency in the process. However, the gift packs can be very heavy and time-consuming to distribute and they require more manpower and planning. So, we decided to ask for supermarket vouchers too, since that would also enable families to buy fresh food, baby milk and diapers, which are not typically included in a food ration pack. Plus, supermarket vouchers gives them some spending power, which can be more empowering.
We endeavour to give a sense of ownership to the community. We believe the families have the right to request, reject or accept gifts. Also, with them telling us what they need, it helps reduce wastage and makes fulfilment of their wishes more meaningful. We actively involve the community in the decision-making process. For example, we will get the community to tell us what items the families would like in a gift pack based on a certain budget provided by the sponsors.
As another example, a local primary school’s parent-teacher association (PTA) wanted to gift children and youths with stationery packs. The community mothers had a chat with the chairman of the PTA over zoom, and together, they spent some time creating three lists of stationery packs worth $20 each, for lower primary, upper primary, and secondary school kids. It was very heartening to see the mothers actively deciding on what goes into the pack.
My greatest takeaway in this work is about maintaining the dignity of the receiver. Just because our families are on the receiving end, it doesn’t mean that things need to be decided for them. In understanding this, my role is to communicate this principle to donors — that our families can choose and have a voice in deciding what to receive, for like us, they are people too.”
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
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Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
Sufiyyah is a resident and volunteer from Jalan Kukoh who worked as a community enabler for Beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares with us about her experience in the Table Food Project, and the importance of community support.
“I was a dedicated ground staff for Singapore Airlines for 15 years. Before I resigned and I was looking into many other kinds of jobs, and when I tell employers about my job experience, they are eager to take me in. Employers know that ground staff go through a lot of courses and we are independent workers, so I know I had a lot of potential, but then the COVID-19 situation just shut me out without a second chance. Then everybody in my family lost their jobs. My husband had been working as an international mover for the last 15 years, and my children were working in F&B at the time.
So all of us were staying home during the Circuit Breaker period. As you can imagine, it was very cramped for seven of us in a two-room flat. Two of my boys had to do home-based learning (HBL) and it was chaotic since we also had a baby in the house, and teenagers who wanted to do their own thing like listen or play music. It was the first time my kids were doing HBL and they were constantly asking “How to do this topic? How to do this?” And I had to coach them. I was really at a loss. It had been five years since I had been at work and I had to use a laptop again. It was difficult, but I had to get used to it because HBL was an everyday reality. Suddenly, I had to juggle myself as a mum, a housewife, and a teacher to my kids.
At the same time, I still had to put food on the table for my children and that is where Beyond was very helpful. I was part of the Table Food Project where we gave free cooked food to community members twice a day from March to September last year. We did quite a lot during COVID-19 and it helped my family, at least I can feed my children two meals a day. Being part of the project made me feel good because not only was I helping my family, I was also helping my community. It gave me a chance to be part of the community by doing something important for them, whether it was to give them food, vouchers or groceries.
When the community members see me giving back, they also help me. When the see the van coming up, everybody chips in to unload things from the lorry, even though we don’t know each other! These are the moments that really count for me. It is a great experience, not only for myself but for everybody here in Jalan Kukoh. The bonding is there. whenever this one particular aunty sees me, she would ask “girl today got food? What makan are we having?”. It really kept the community together and now we know who to turn to, where to get help if anybody needs it.
It’s very promising to everybody knowing that at least we won’t have to stress about our meals. There was an aunty who shared with me that before receiving these meals, she would have to use $10 to feed everybody in her family, but now she can save that $10 to pay for other things such as her bills or to top up her card. I can really relate to what happens to her, and anybody here actually. My family is a low-income family, but we did not really feel the pinch before this because we always manage to pay our bills on time. Suddenly with everyone without a job, we accumulated so many debts and arrears. COVID-19 brought so many of these issues and problems to light.
I think moving forward, we really need to be there for each other, look out for each other. It might be okay right now, but if a second wave comes, at least if we know there’s someone or a neighbour we can rely on—It will help a lot.”
Donate to Beyond’s ‘A Spring to Rebuild’ Campaign to help us continue to the work of working with communities in a post-COVID-19 world: bit.ly/springtorebuild
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
My name is Shahriza, I am a mother of two kids and 10 cats. I have known Beyond since early 2015 when my kids started participating in their outdoor programmes and art classes. A Beyond volunteer asked me one day if I’m keen to join Family Circles and I agreed since I had some spare time and wanted to meet new friends. To be honest, I also have social anxiety, and I wanted a safe space to slowly build up my confidence and heal myself. I was quite nervous the first time I had to introduce myself, but I managed to do it. I found out that there are so many families that are different from mine, I learned more about what their daily life is like and what problems they face.
My experience with Family Circles has been great and we feel like a family already. There was even a member who helped me apply for Medifund for my hospital bills. Every zoom had its memorable moments. To me the most memorable was when all of them gave me motivation to be strong after knowing about my illness. They were very supportive, and they even give me resources to help me with healing. I talked to them about the passing of my sister, how I was depressed and even self-harmed. They really gave me words that returned my will even though at the time we were still strangers to each other. They really lifted me up and made me realise my late sister wouldn’t want me to suffer. One of the members said “It’s okay for you to grieve. You can continue to grieve, but at the same time life has to move on.” So not only do I get support from my family members, but I get support from the Beyond team and Family Circles too. Now I realise that no matter what I do, I can’t bring my sister back, but I can continue to fight for her and her children.
I give motivation to them too. We help each other. I was so happy to find out one of them was pregnant, we were all excited for her when she shared the news. I also shared with them about THK Family Service Centre as a resource if they need a social worker with whom you can share your problems, as I had a very positive experience with my social worker from the organisation.
Family Circles brings so many benefits. It’d be so good if every neighbourhood in Singapore had Family Circles. We can join forces, help each other, get to know each other, think of how to help other families. Sometimes instead of focusing on the topics, we can’t help but chit-chat. 2 hours just doesn’t seem enough. I told them during a zoom meeting, “We all have so much to say, imagine if we meet live! Confirm happening!” Then we came up with the idea of potluck and I hope we can do that soon
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“SPINreally values us as single parents and constantly reminds us that we need totake care of ourselves also.”
I am a single parent to two sons, and theguardian of my young nephew. Due to strained familial relations, I had to takeon both roles as a mother and father without the support of my family, and Iconstantly faced challenges.
After discovering HCSA SPIN on Facebook,I wanted to know more about the types of services and help offered to singleparents. I immediately reached out to enquire about membership and was quicklyattended to by Jeanne, HCSA SPIN’s social worker. I have been an active memberand attendee of various events and workshops since joining HCSA SPIN. In a way,these programmes help me de-stress since volunteers assist in taking care ofthe boys while I learn.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement fromthe HCSA SPIN team – particularly my befriender Rasi and Jeanne – for helpingme to stay strong and positive for my children. SPIN really values us singleparents and constantly reminds us that we must take care of ourselves as well.
- Suhaini Bte. Md Ali, Member of HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single ParentsINformed, INvolved, INcluded)
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“WheneverI felt upset, the mentors were always available to talk to me and listen to me,even when we treated them harshly. They were there to reassure me that theflashbacks are in the past and I am now in a safe place.”
When I was 18 years old, I was referredto HCSA DRTC by a child protection officer as it was unsafe for me to stay in aturbulent home situation. I was relieved for the change in environment as I wasdue to take my ‘O’ Level examinations that year.
During my time at HCSA DRTC, I learnt howto articulate my feelings in a more positive manner instead of acting out andmaking impulsive decisions. I have also actively put the grounding techniques Iwas taught into practice, which has enabled me to reduce the instances ofdissociating, and gradually overcome my trauma.
I appreciate how encouraging the mentorswere throughout my entire journey at HCSA DRTC as they always kept me groundedwhen I had my periods of dissociating. Under their care and guidance, Ieventually graduated from HCSA DRTC after a year and a half in the programme.
- Kat*, Alumna of HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC)
*Nameshave been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Highpointgave me the morale boost I needed. 90% of the hard work of recovery is up to usas an individual, but I had a safe space and support to make my own choices.”
My teenage years were a turbulent mix ofsmoking and rebellion, which eventually led me down the path of substance abuseand drug trafficking. After being in and out of prison for more than a decade,my turning point came after my last release. As I was determined to turn mylife around once and for all, I decided to come to HCSA Highpoint in 2019 afterunsuccessful attempts at securing my own housing.
HCSA Highpoint’s community-style livingand strong support were pivotal in my recovery journey. I looked forward toactivities like bowling and weekly house meetings where we could share our experienceswithout fear of judgment. I would rush back from work to attend these sessionsbecause they helped ensure my free time was properly used and that I had thenecessary social support to help me reintegrate back into society.
HCSA Highpoint also assisted me with myhousing application so I could focus on my job and continue supporting mymother, who currently lives in Malaysia. At present, I have been “clean” forseven years (and counting) and will never go back to my previous ways.
My mum is happy for me now because I am doing fine. Asmy age is catching up, I only want to stay “clean”, have a roof over my head, asteady job, return home and have quiet nights. My dreams may not be big, butbecause of Highpoint, I have stability in my life now. I am grateful for that.
- Ramesh S/O Ramachandran, Alumnus of HCSA Highpoint Halfway House
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
“Ourattitude and mentality are what really counts. Age is not a barrier. If youreally want to progress and improve, just do it and do your best.”
My long-standing passion for food andcooking started with a Home Economics class in secondary school. My first forayinto the culinary world began when I started as a dishwasher. After a chanceencounter with one of the chefs working at the same restaurant, I was hired asa commis cook, thus kickstarting my culinary journey.
However, I soon discovered that my lackof qualifications made it difficult for me to apply for more senior positions,and I was constantly rejected. At the suggestion of the restaurant I wasworking at, I recognised the need to upskill and decided to enrol in HCSAAcademy’s WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course.
The course at HCSA Academy helped build astrong foundation in culinary techniques, equipped me with safety as well ashousekeeping knowledge. I enjoyed meeting like-minded fellow students andappreciated the trainers for their tireless guidance.
Following my graduation from the course, I am now ajunior sous chef and working towards my goal of being a head chef. My dream isto one day open my own modest café where I can create my own fusion dishes.
- Ravin Shankar, Graduate of HCSA Academy Culinary Training Centre
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and caused a deep downward spiral for him during Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ period last year.
After his parents passed away, Mr Saini lost all contact with his siblings. He had been living on his own in his one-room rental flat since 2016. Before the pandemic hit, working at the ports for cargo vessels kept Mr Saini in healthier shape and helped to better manage his mental health.
But when the pandemic stopped vessels from coming in, Mr Saini was soon let go from his job. His employment prospects, mental health and living conditions took a turn for the worse, all at the same time.
“My depression came back during Covid when I couldn’t find a proper job because of my size. I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work,” said Mr Saini.
Security jobs were in high demand at the height of the pandemic. Even though Mr Saini seized the opportunity to apply for a license to work in security, he felt discouraged by the discrimination he experienced.
“I applied for security jobs… but some places don’t want to hire me because of my body size. Imagine when you go to work for 1 or 2 hours and suddenly the management asks you to go back. What do you do? I cannot make noise, I cannot fight,” recounted Mr Saini.
Stuck at home all day, Mr Saini’s weight started ballooning from 130kg in pre-covid times to 240kg during ‘circuit breaker’. Gout in his legs flared up, affecting his ability to walk.
“Because of my leg, I cannot move around. Previously when I stayed in Bedok, the rubbish chute was inside the house but now it’s outside (at the lift lobby). I cannot go out so I just started throwing things inside,” he admitted.
The mess of food packets grew, leaving Mr Saini a small empty corner of the floor to sleep on. Cockroaches roaming at night made it difficult to sleep & his health deteriorated so much that he was constantly in and out of the hospital.
With the help of his medical social worker from the hospital, Mr Saini was referred to Project HomeWorks to finally end his downward spiral.
It was a particularly intense session for our 5 volunteers, who battled hoards of cockroaches under the mounds of food packaging. Five hours and a few cans of Baygon spray later, half the entire living space had been completely cleared and transformed.
After years of sleeping on the floor, Mr Saini finally got his wish: a proper mattress and reinforced bed frame that was sponsored by the Central CDC.
Deeply motivated by the complete transformation of his house, Mr Saini said he never wants the state of his house to ever go back to the mess it used to be in.
“When you help me clean my house, at least I can go back to square one. In the new year, I hope I can get a new job, a better life and carry on my normal life with work. That’s all I need,” he said.
Mr Saini was one of the homeowners who received an Agape Blanket under our Sew Much Love initiative. Knowing the many hands that went into making the blanket he received, Mr Saini said he was thankful for all the love and support he could feel from this simple gift.
Sew Much Love is a new, all-year-long initiative by Habitat Singapore to co-create Agape Blankets with our supporters. We invite you to contribute a design a quilt patch that will be used to complete more Agape Blankets as a gesture of care for seniors and vulnerable individuals like Mr Saini to fight against this pandemic-driven social isolation.
All you need are tools readily available at home or on your phone. You'll be bringing warmth, comfort and hope through this practical and heartfelt gift. Click on the image to get started!
- Mr Saini, Beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity Singapore