While most of us can afford luxuries like the newest gadget or a taxi ride after a long day, there are some Singaporeans out there who cannot afford even daily necessities. Struggling to make ends meet, some Singaporeans rely heavily on local non profit organisations for daily expenses.
So if you’ve ever sympathised with that old auntie collecting cardboard boxes or that kid in school who couldn’t keep up with the rest, do not worry because there are a lot of local non profit organisations you can donate to or volunteer with!
We’ve sourced out 5 events you can head down later this month if you’re looking to support a cause, volunteer or just give a little something back to the community!
1. Walk For Rice
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The South East Community Development Council in collaboration with NTUC FairPrice Foundation is helping out needy families, and you can definitely help out as well!
NTUC Fairprice Foundation is donating one bowl of white rice and a bowl of brown rice to lower income families in the South East district for every 200m walked by a participant at various community events!
Walk for Rice will be running from 14 Sept to 20 Nov and is expected to benefit over 6,000 underprivileged families! So if you’re looking out for a volunteer event that is contributing to needy families and keeps you active, Walk for Rice is the PERFECT event for you!
If you need more information on Walk For Rice, head to South East CDC Facebook.
2. SOSD Adoption Drive
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If you have a soft spot for animals, you would have probably heard of SOSD, a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the welfare of Singapore’s street dogs. The great news is that they’re all about rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming strays to give them a second chance at life.
Keen on adopting a dog? This coming Sunday (18 Sept) they’re having an adoption drive at Tea Party Cafe! Up for adoption are puppies, adult dogs and HDB-approved dogs.
Don’t have the lifestyle or space to adopt a puppy, just pop by to say hi and get information on ways you can help out these cuties!
Check out SOSD’s Facebook for more information on their adoption drive!
SOSD Adoption Drive
18 Sept; 1pm-5pm
Tea Party Cafe
1 Biopolis Drive, #01-05, Amnios Building, S138622
3. Red Cross Blood Donation Drives
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Do you know that 1 blood unit can save 3 lives? Yes, it’s true!
For many patients undergoing surgery or have medical conditions like leukaemia, blood donors are their literal lifelines. Donating blood is not only meaningful to the patients receiving your donation, you’re also giving a part of yourself to them!
The blood donation process takes about an hour, but really the blood donation only really takes about 15 minutes (the rest of your time is spent on medical screenings and filling up forms)!
The great thing about Red Cross blood drives? They’re always ongoing! There are 6 blood drives going on this month, and they’re scattered all over the island so you don’t have to travel far to give back to society!
However before you decide to head down to any of these blood drives, check out some of the basic requirements you need to fulfil. And if you have a fear of needles, don’t worry! There are other ways you can contribute to the National Blood Programme, like being a Volunteer Blood Ambassador!
For more information on being a blood donor, check out Red Cross Singapore.
4. The HeART of Painting
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Rhemaworks, a coaching and therapy organisation is collaborating with the Singapore Children’s Society (SCS) and the OCBC-TODAY Children’s Fund to bring your a Charity Art Jamming event!
The SCS was established in order to protect and nurture children and youth, most of whom come from under privileged backgrounds or neglected households. The SCS constantly runs programmes that aid in rebuilding the children’s sense of self-worth and character!
Held at ARTEASTIQ, the HeaART of Painting is all about giving back to society while also showcasing your artistic side! Participants pay $50 (more than half of which goes to the SCS!) for a canvas, where you can unwind and let your imagination run wild! Best part? You get to bring the canvas home!
So if you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to society by also doing something fun and relaxing, head on down to HeART of Painting!
The heART of Painting
26 Sept; 6pm-9pm
ARTEASTIQ
Mandarin Gallery
333A Orchard Road, S238897
5. Project Ware House
Who says that giving back to society has to be boring? There are loads of fun events that are supporting meaningful causes. And Project Ware House is one of them!
Project Ware House is the brainchild of Community Chest, The Local People and Gushcloud. Project Ware House is all about the different facets of art! An art market, art auction and movie screening! The great thing about this event is that all funds raised will go to building the Adult Disability Home (ADH), an initiative by Community Chest. The ADH aims to offer a safe and comfortable home environment for adults with autism.
The weekend event (24-25 Sept) held at the Annexe Studio at the Esplanade is bringing together various local artists and craftspeople while showcasing artworks from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance at an Art Auction happening on 25th September, 3pm.
Can’t make it to Project Ware House? You can still donate to this really meaningful cause at Giving.sg!
So if you’re looking out for an event that gives back to society while you spend time with friends and family, Project Ware House is a PERFECT weekend event to head down to!
For more information, check out The Local People
Project Ware House
24/25 Sept; 3pm-9pm
Annexe Studio @ Esplanade
1 Esplanade Dr, S038981
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