With Chinese New Year around the corner, you may be thinking of how to spread the festive joy with those in need. How about partnering one of these food charities this year? You can donate food, money or even volunteer with our key partners in the Charity Food Workgroup. They provide cooked meals or food packs to beneficiaries all across Singapore, enabling them to stretch their dollar while meeting their food needs. Tap on each image to learn more about better giving! (The Charity Food Workgroup is a cross-sector workgroup set up in 2019, to bring together food support organisations, Government agencies, corporates and volunteers, to better coordinate food support and reduce food wastage.)
List of key partners in the Charity Food Workgroup:
Food From The Heart: https://www.foodfromtheheart.sg/
Free Food for All: http://www.freefood.org.sg/
The Food Bank Singapore: http://www.foodbank.sg/
Willing Hearts: http://www.willinghearts.org.sg/
List of key partners in the Charity Food Workgroup:
Food From The Heart: https://www.foodfromtheheart.sg/
Free Food for All: http://www.freefood.org.sg/
The Food Bank Singapore: http://www.foodbank.sg/
Willing Hearts: http://www.willinghearts.org.sg/
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Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🍊🍊
MSF wishes you and your family a happy Lunar New Year filled with joy and good health.
We ring in the niú 🐮 year with this digital calligraphy created by Evelyn Zoe Tian, an artist from social enterprise ArtSE, who has had a retinal detachment and struggles with vision problems till today. She is proud of being able to find hope and strength through her art.
MSF wishes you and your family a happy Lunar New Year filled with joy and good health.
We ring in the niú 🐮 year with this digital calligraphy created by Evelyn Zoe Tian, an artist from social enterprise ArtSE, who has had a retinal detachment and struggles with vision problems till today. She is proud of being able to find hope and strength through her art.
In the second of our three-part series celebrating SG women, we meet three inspiring women who overcame odds to take on unconventional roles in marine conservation and professional boxing, and a single mother who obtained a degree and worked senior management roles, all while raising her children: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/meet-the-sporean-women-redefining-success-on-their-own-terms
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Meet the S'porean women redefining success on their own terms
In the second of a three-part series celebrating SG women, we follow three leaders in their fields who are challenging traditional notions of success and shaping a new era for the Singapore woman From a guardian of the deep blue sea to a dauntless…
In the final of our three-part series celebrating SG women, we meet two young women, who share their stories of pursuing their career aspirations. We also hear what two of our partners - both men – have to say about supporting our women in the workplace, and at home: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/trailblazing-women-breaking-barriers-to-empower-a-new-generation
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Trailblazing women breaking barriers to empower a new generation
I am woman, watch me soar, into the future, to the fore. Two among the many young Singapore women determined to carve out a path for themselves in society have their say in the final instalment of our three-part salute to SG women Read more at straitstimes.com.…
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Introducing Papilionanthe SG Women, a new orchid hybrid dedicated to the continued progress, contributions and achievements of all SG Women, unveiled by President Halimah Yacob on International Women’s Day today.
The lineage of the Papilionanthe SG Women orchid can be traced back to our national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, and has inherited its characteristics of resilience and ability to produce blooms all year-round. It will be on display at the National Orchid Garden from 9 to 12 March.
To show support and gratitude to SG women, several partners have also put together special promotions to commemorate the Year of Celebrating SG Women. Visit go.gov.sg/CelebratingSGWomen to find out more.
Happy International Women’s Day, everyone!
The lineage of the Papilionanthe SG Women orchid can be traced back to our national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, and has inherited its characteristics of resilience and ability to produce blooms all year-round. It will be on display at the National Orchid Garden from 9 to 12 March.
To show support and gratitude to SG women, several partners have also put together special promotions to commemorate the Year of Celebrating SG Women. Visit go.gov.sg/CelebratingSGWomen to find out more.
Happy International Women’s Day, everyone!
In this Year of Celebrating SG Women, we celebrate our women who have left a legacy and made their mark on Singapore’s history. Produced by Singapore Council of Women's Organisations, "Awesome Women of Singapore" is a children’s book featuring the stories of 160 inspirational women from the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame, who worked hard to achieve their dreams and unlock possibilities for future generations of women and girls.
Inspire your children with their remarkable stories of Elizabeth Choy, Daisy Vaithilingam, President Halimah Yacob and more! Get a copy of the book at https://epigrambookshop.sg/collections/new-releases/products/awesome-women-of-singapore or www.swhf.sg.
Inspire your children with their remarkable stories of Elizabeth Choy, Daisy Vaithilingam, President Halimah Yacob and more! Get a copy of the book at https://epigrambookshop.sg/collections/new-releases/products/awesome-women-of-singapore or www.swhf.sg.
Read stories of two women who empower the lives of Singaporean women in need. Quadriplegic Fathima Zohra is determined to inspire others to live a normal life by advocating for the disabled and educating the able-bodied about being more inclusive. Adriana Lim, CEO of Arby and co-founder of Mums for Life, started a business to provide employment for the elderly and women from disadvantaged backgrounds. #CelebratingSGWomen https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/an-accident-left-her-paralysed-now-this-model-is-fighting-for-the-rights-of-the
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An accident left her paralysed – now this model is fighting for the rights of the disabled
See how inspiring women like quadriplegic Fathima Zohra and Adriana Lim Escaño are enriching and empowering the lives of Singaporean women in need Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
COVID-19 has shown us the importance of planning ahead in times of uncertainty. With a Lasting Power of Attorney, we are better able to protect the interests of those we care for and make important decisions for them if they lose their mental capacity to do so.
The fee waiver for Lasting Power of Attorney Form 1 applications by Singaporean Citizens has now been extended to 31 March 2023. We hope that this will provide more time for Singaporeans to make your LPA and prepare for your golden years. Visit www.msf.gov.sg/OPG to find out more.
The fee waiver for Lasting Power of Attorney Form 1 applications by Singaporean Citizens has now been extended to 31 March 2023. We hope that this will provide more time for Singaporeans to make your LPA and prepare for your golden years. Visit www.msf.gov.sg/OPG to find out more.
The COVID-19 Recovery Grant (CRG) provides temporary financial support to workers in lower- to middle-income households who are experiencing involuntary job loss, involuntary no-pay leave (NPL) or income loss due to the economic impact of COVID-19.
We’ve received some queries about the CRG, so here are some answers for the top queries. For other queries, please visit: go.gov.sg/msf-crg-faqs
You can also check your eligibility or application status at go.gov.sg/CRG
We’ve received some queries about the CRG, so here are some answers for the top queries. For other queries, please visit: go.gov.sg/msf-crg-faqs
You can also check your eligibility or application status at go.gov.sg/CRG
From 19 April, recipients of the COVID-19 Recovery Grant (CRG) can apply for an additional three months of CRG support, if they need further help and continue to meet the criteria.
They may do so in the month when they receive their last CRG payout. For example, if an applicant received CRG for Feb, Mar, and Apr 2021, he/she can apply for a renewal of CRG from Apr 2021 onwards.
We are also pleased to announce that the CRG online application portal - https://go.gov.sg/CRG - is now operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applications are open till 31 December 2021.
Those who need help completing the online application form can call the ComCare Call hotline (1800-222-0000) or email Ask_SSO@msf.gov.sg. Those who are unable to apply online can visit their nearest Social Service Office (go.gov.sg/ssolocator) for assistance.
Learn more about the CRG and the eligibility criteria here: https://www.msf.gov.sg/assistance/Pages/covid-recovery-grant.aspx
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They may do so in the month when they receive their last CRG payout. For example, if an applicant received CRG for Feb, Mar, and Apr 2021, he/she can apply for a renewal of CRG from Apr 2021 onwards.
We are also pleased to announce that the CRG online application portal - https://go.gov.sg/CRG - is now operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applications are open till 31 December 2021.
Those who need help completing the online application form can call the ComCare Call hotline (1800-222-0000) or email Ask_SSO@msf.gov.sg. Those who are unable to apply online can visit their nearest Social Service Office (go.gov.sg/ssolocator) for assistance.
Learn more about the CRG and the eligibility criteria here: https://www.msf.gov.sg/assistance/Pages/covid-recovery-grant.aspx
#SGCares #SingaporeTogether
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all our Muslim friends!
We wish you and your family a peaceful and safe time with your loved ones during this season.
This artwork was designed by our youths from the Singapore Boys’ Home. Art sessions like these allow youths to reflect on the importance of family, which helps to motivate them to persevere in their rehabilitation journeys.
We wish you and your family a peaceful and safe time with your loved ones during this season.
This artwork was designed by our youths from the Singapore Boys’ Home. Art sessions like these allow youths to reflect on the importance of family, which helps to motivate them to persevere in their rehabilitation journeys.
Hari Raya brings family and loved ones together. If you've considered giving back during this festive period, here's your chance to hear how the spirit of family togetherness is important for fostering.
Open up your heart and home to vulnerable children and youths! Join us for an online information sharing session on 29 May 2021 to learn more and hear from our foster families. This session will be conducted in English and Malay.
RSVP by:
• Texting (WhatsApp) 9645 8231;
• Mailing us at fostering@msf.gov.sg;
• Visiting https://www.msf.gov.sg/Fostering/Pages/Latest-News-and-Calendar-of-Event.aspx
Closing date for registration is 28 May 2021.
Open up your heart and home to vulnerable children and youths! Join us for an online information sharing session on 29 May 2021 to learn more and hear from our foster families. This session will be conducted in English and Malay.
RSVP by:
• Texting (WhatsApp) 9645 8231;
• Mailing us at fostering@msf.gov.sg;
• Visiting https://www.msf.gov.sg/Fostering/Pages/Latest-News-and-Calendar-of-Event.aspx
Closing date for registration is 28 May 2021.