#SMILESSALAMSG

KINDNESS | ENVIRONMENT | FOOD | DISADVANTAGED

This initiative aims to spread joy & bring smiles to others with whatever they do, be it volunteer work, acts of kindness or with their smiles! One of their many projects include running free pop-up grocery stores in various neighbourhoods to provide an avenue for residents, market vendors and community partners to redistribute their excess food to the underprivileged in the area.

A PACKET OF RICE

FOOD SECURITY | FOOD | DISADVANTAGED

Started in 2012 as a simple birthday wish to give back to society, A Packet of Rice is a self-initiated volunteer group that distributes meal boxes to low-income and needy residents and senior citizens who are residing in rented 1 or 2-room flats.

ART:CONNECT

KINDNESS | ARTS | SENIORS

Art:Connect is a student-led initiative with the objective to connect student/youth art and healthcare. They hope to spread awareness of the use of art in the healing process and create an uplifting environment not only for the patients and residents but also the wonderful staff working in these healthcare centres and nursing homes.

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES SINGAPORE

HEALTH | BEFRIENDING | ADVOCACY

Autoimmune Diseases Singapore seeks to share information about autoimmune diseases relevant to Singapore and the Asian region. They currently run an informal support group for those diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and living in Singapore, with a closed Facebook group facilitating online sharing of knowledge and experiences living with autoimmune diseases.

BETTER.SG

TECHNOLOGY | NON-PROFIT COMMUNITIES

better.sg builds and supercharge innovative digital tools to address societal issues, helping organisations do more social good using technology. In the process, they also empower and engage the multidisciplinary techforgood community in Singapore.

BREAK THE CYCLE SG

SOCIAL MOBILITY | SPORT | EX-OFFENDERS

Break the Cycle was founded in 2020 to involve the cycling community in Singapore to befriend and support ex-offenders to achieve positive life goals, providing a sense of community to break the cycle of recidivism in Singapore.

CASSIA RESETTLEMENT TEAM

SOCIAL INCLUSION | BEFRIENDING | DISPLACED

The Cassia Resettlement Team (CRT) is a community of people passionate about nurturing a caring and resilient society! They aim to mitigate social isolation and loneliness, starting in 2017 with those who were involuntarily relocated to Cassia Crescent, and have since evolved to support various communities in the neighbourhood, one door knock at a time.

CODE IN THE COMMUNITY

TECHNOLOGY | EDUCATION
| CHILDREN & YOUTH

Code In The Community (CITC) is a large scale coding programme to get children from disadvantaged backgrounds interested in coding. They run a programme in Singapore that provides disadvantaged children with free, multi-level coding classes, so those who show an interest in coding can progress to the next level.

DAO KA CHIU

FOOD SECURITY | FOOD | DISADVANTAGED | HAWKERS

We're just a bunch of uncles getting together to bring some smiles to the lesser blessed! Our modus operandi is simple: get good local cuisine to those who have little to no access due to old age, weaker health or just less fortunate circumstances. This movement also aims to support our local hawker heroes who may be struggling amidst these difficult times.

DIVERT FOR 2ND LIFE

ENVIRONMENT | SUSTAINABLE LIVING | FOOD WASTE

Divert for 2nd life specialises in rescuing unsellable/unwanted items such as blemished food, uneaten cooked food leftovers, expired items etc. They are diverted for their best and highest use according to the food recovery hierarchy - food suitable for consumption is given to humans, and food not suitable for consumption is diverted for non-human consumption uses.

FORTE360

SOCIAL MOBILITY | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Founded in 2021, Forte360 is a pro-bono initiative which aims to serve primary and secondary school students from lower-income background. Partnering with non-profit organisations, Forte360 creates a customised programme for each student - to equip them with hard skills, soft skills and socio-emotional skills, and allow them to adapt to the ever-changing job market better.

GOODHOOD.SG

NEIGHBOURLINESS | PLATFORMS | HOUSEHOLD GOODS

A ground-up initiative to connect neighbours to bless and be blessed, GoodHood.SG runs a free platform for mobile-verified neighbours to share information, goods and services. They hope to bring neighbours closer and revive the kampung spirit in Singapore!

HEY, YOU GOT MAIL!

SOCIAL INCLUSION | CRAFT | SENIORS

Hey, You Got Mail! spreads good vibes to your loved ones and nursing home seniors via personalised handmade cards! This initiative aims to help reduce the risk of loneliness from social isolation through the delivery of high-quality, hand-made cards, bringing a smile to the faces of our beloved elderly in Singapore.

I AM GREEN

ENVIRONMENT | SUSTAINABLE LIVING | ADVOCACY

I Am Green takes a three-pronged approach to combating climate change by encouraging the community to develop good recycling habits, creating awareness of climate issues and providing practical steps to reduce CO2 emissions for a more sustainable lifestyle. They run green campaigns in various towns and are on the active lookout for green volunteers to participate!

KAMPUNGKAKIS

COVID-19 | BEFRIENDING | NEIGHBOURS

A neighbourhood buddy system aimed at supporting the elderly and disadvantaged families, by connecting resident volunteers with their neighbours-in-need based on proximity, assistance type and spoken language.

LABOUR ARTY

SOCIAL INCLUSION | CULTURAL HARMONY | ARTS | MIGRANT COMMUNITY

Devoted to bridging peoples and cultures through various art forms, Labour Arty brings awareness to and appreciation for migrant communities using assorted mediums such as photography, documentaries, and digital media. They aim to collaborate and complement the work being done by organisations that promote inclusivity and enhance the well-being of the neglected.

MAKING MEANING

DESIGN | PLATFORMS | NON-PROFIT COMMUNITIES

Making Meaning is a ground-up community initiative based in Singapore, hoping to bridge the gap between non-profits and creatives (like designers and writers) through skills-based volunteering opportunities. They run a forum-style platform that facilitates the listing of ad-hoc design projects required by non-profits that community members can then respond to and help.

MEANINGFUL SUNDAY

PLACEMAKING | KINDNESS | NATIONAL IDENTITY

Meaningful Sunday is a "Day of Good" co-driven by a partner network of organisations, beneficiaries, sponsors, and volunteers from all walks of life in Singapore and the world.

Enjoy a Meaningful Sunday online at Telegram (@SGDiscuss) and offline at Ten Square, an award-winning "Landmark of Good" with Singapore's largest interactive billboard.

OPENJIO

COMMUNITY GATHERINGS | PLATFORMS | EDUCATION

Openjio is a learning community of people who care about social issues in Singapore. Their vision is to build a strong community network engaging young people to learn about social causes and contribute back to society. Join their telegram channels, OpenJio and VolunteerJio to keep updated with events and volunteering opportunities in the social sector. Stay OPEN & JIO your friends!

PENPALS IN THE COMMUNITY

SOCIAL INCLUSION | CRAFT | SENIORS

Everyone loves surprises right? And receiving a letter or parcel in our mailbox never fails to make us smile. Penpals in the Community is an initiative that hopes to use letter-writing as a platform to connect seniors and the younger generation, hoping to bring seniors some joy by sending them handwritten letters or cards.

PROJECT GET FLAMED!

DIGITAL INCLUSION | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Project Get Flamed! is an initiative which aims to raise awareness on the chain of reactions gaming has amongst gamers and their circle of relationships. They hope to empower youths to take the first step in building a more inclusive and positive gaming community.

PROJECT WELLNESS

SOCIAL INCLUSION | CRAFT | HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Project Wellness is a non-profit groundup set up in 2020 to distribute quality handmade masks to the community. Beyond masks, the group also believes in using their sewing skills for good by serving the sewing needs of others in the community.

SG FOOD RESCUE

ENVIRONMENT | FOOD | SUSTAINABLE LIVING

SG Food Rescue brings together people passionate about reducing food waste in Singapore. Their main priority is food rescue and the redistribution of unwanted food. Besides vegetable rescues at wholesale centres, SG Food Rescue also restocks community fridges and supports soup kitchens.

SKILLS FOR GOOD

VOLUTEERISM | PLATFORMS | NON-PROFIT COMMUNITIES

Skills for Good is a community of passionate individuals seeking to give back to the community and social sector. We provide a one-stop skilled volunteer matching platform where skilled volunteers are best matched to projects with social organisations, enabling social organisations to meet their strategic goals through our skilled volunteer pool.

STIGMA2STRENGTH SINGAPORE

MENTAL HEALTH | SUICIDE PREVENTION | EDUCATION | BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Stigma2Strength Singapore raises awareness about suicide and mental health conditions, addressing and educating on topics of suicide, suicide prevention and stigmas surrounding mental health through the perspective of "Lived-Experience". They utilise research-based narratives to achieve its mission of "One Life Lost Is One Too Many, One Life Saved Is All Worth It".

THE ACHIEVERS - FRIENDS OF IMH

MENTAL HEALTH | BEFRIENDING | ADVOCACY

The Achievers – Friends of IMH is a non-profit, non-religious volunteer group established in 1999 that is striving towards a society without mental illness stigma. They work with our special group of people with mental disabilities at the IMH (Institute of Mental Health), befriending and bringing joy to the long-stay patients by organising ward visits and activities.

THE GIVING COLLECTIVE

FOOD SECURITY | FOOD | DISADVANTAGED

The Giving Collective actively redistributes excess perishable goods in their bid to alleviate hunger and create better health for people in need. They want to ignite the community to channel resources to those in need, giving people the opportunity to achieve better lives for themselves and their loved ones.

TOILETROLLSG

ENVIRONMENT | ADVOCACY | HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Inspired by how the recycling of toilet rolls, a form of clean waste, is such a simple process, ToiletRollSG hopes to promote the idea of “turning trash into treasure” in the circular economy. This youth activist initiative aims to collect 1 tonne of recyclable toilet rolls in Singapore, exchanging that for cash which will be donated to other environmental causes.

WELCOME IN MY BACKYARD

CULTURAL HARMONY | SOCIAL INCLUSION | BEFRIENDING | MIGRANT COMMUNITY

Welcome In My Backyard (WIMBY) is a volunteer-run campaign that raises awareness in relation to Migrant Workers (MWs), with the primary aim of humanising MWs in the local community's eyes. They're on a mission is to mobilise all of Singapore society to create a safe space for our MW friends, with the wider goal of normalising relations between MWs and Singaporeans.

3AM MUSIC COLLECTIVE

MENTAL HEALTH | ARTS

3am Music Collective is an initiative by a group of Singapore musicians of different ethnicity & age groups to create various genres of music, to give hope & show empathy to people with troubled minds. Through the music, they aim to spread awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions, in the hope of removing the stigma so those suffering can get help without fear or shame.

ADVOCATES FOR REFUGEES-SINGAPORE

HUMANITARIAN | ADVOCACY

Advocates For Refugees (AFR-SG) is a volunteer-led ground up movement promoting the humane and dignified treatment of displaced persons. As a community-driven initiative, they encourage Singaporeans and those living in Singapore to offer community-driven solutions that help ameliorate the causes and consequences of forced migration.

ARTISTS, HEALERS, ARTISANS

MENTAL HEALTH | ARTS | ADVOCACY

AHA aims to raise community awareness on art-making and art therapy practices as a tool for mental wellness management for healing and support. The dedicated team of local artists, art therapists and art educators leverage on various art forms for wellness and bonding through organising art workshops, events and activities for various age groups in Singapore.

BE KIND SG

KINDNESS | VOLUNTEERISM | SPECIAL NEEDS

Be Kind SG believes that everyone can contribute to a happier and kinder society. Through micro-volunteering opportunities, they inspire acts of kindness and outreach to our ‘less visible’ communities, such as persons with special needs.

BIG AT HEART

CAUSE-NEUTRAL | VOLUNTEERISM | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Big At Heart is a non-profit organisation which supports Women, Children, and marginalized communities-in-need, through volunteering, events, donations-in-kind, and fundraising. They also aim to serve as a bridge between volunteers & Social Service Offices, and donors & recipients.

CANVAS

SOCIAL MOBILITY | ARTS | EX-OFFENDERS

CANVAS is a community of artists, navigating through life, and adding value to society. The community welcomes aspiring artists formerly trained at Visual Arts Hub in the Changi Prison Complex during their period of incarceration, and work in tandem with volunteer artists and mentors from the wider community to support the ex-inmates in both art and life.

CHILD BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT (SINGAPORE)

BEREAVED | BEFRIENDING | CAREGIVERS

CBSS is an informal network of bereaved parents who have all found that meeting other bereaved parents has provided invaluable support. They provide support and friendship through a 'befriending' network, hold monthly support meetings, and maintain a website of resource and information to help bereaved parents find their way through their loss.

COMMUNITY E-FILING SERVICE GROUP

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE | ACCOUNTING | SERVICE OPERATORS

This annual initiative assists taxi drivers, private hire vehicle drivers, hawkers and other freelancers who face difficulties in e-filing their taxes due to language barriers or difficulties in understanding our tax system.

DB HEARTS

DISABILITY | SOCIAL INCLUSION | SPORT

DB Hearts is a ground-up initiative that aims to make competitive dragon boating more accessible to everyone in Singapore. It was conceived in 2016 by a group of dragonboat veterans who desired a more inclusive and diverse sports scene, and is primarily run by a volunteer group of like-minded individuals with a passion for dragon boating.

ELEVATE THE STREETS

SOCIAL MOBILITY | ARTS | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Elevate The Streets is a movement to uplift street subcultures. They partner with schools and youth organisations to deliver workshops and mentorships to youth, while teaching them street skills such as break dancing or graffiti. Being a group of bboys, pakour artists and DJs, they believe that subcultures can be a force for good, bridging the gap between society and the streets.

GENLAB COLLECTIVE

INTERGENERATIONAL COHESION | HEALTH | SENIORS

GenLab Collective is a ground-up initiative seeking to empower seniors through intergenerational efforts! They aim to do so through exploring fun and exciting ways to share our senior's knowledge, creating an environment for meaningful exchange to take place among seniors and youths while improving the overall health of seniors in the process.

GREENCHECK

ENVIRONMENT | PLATFORMS | SUSTAINABLE LIVING

GreenCheck is a platform that pushes for regenerative climate action by redirecting resources to Most Affected Peoples and Areas (MAPA) and fostering community. In an effort to advance climate justice, GreenCheck supports community-led groups with funding, network creation, and capacity enhancement.

HOMELESS HEARTS OF SINGAPORE

SOCIAL INCLUSION | BEFRIENDING | HOMELESS

Homeless Hearts of Singapore is a homeless outreach initiative, run by a team of volunteers who hope to inspire fellow Singaporeans to start their own small homeless outreach groups likewise. They take a relational approach in helping the homeless, befriending them and helping them get to the relevant social services.

ITSRAININGRAINCOATS

SOCIAL INCLUSION | CULTURAL HARMONY | MIGRANT COMMUNITY

ItsRainingRaincoats is a simple initiative to spread kindness to migrant workers in Singapore! They aim to improve the lives of these migrant workers, building bridges to strengthen their integration into our broader community through the use of imaginative, innovative, authentic and nimble strategies.

KEEPING HOPE ALIVE

SOCIAL INCLUSION | BEFRIENDING | DISADVANTAGED

Keeping Hope Alive is a community that shares a common goal: the love of humanity! They work with the less privileged in Singapore, focusing on providing better quality of life and most importantly, to keep hope alive for them. Every Sunday, they visit low-income families living in rental flats to provide assistance, with the belief that behind every door is a story.

LEPAKINSG

ENVIRONMENT | PLATFORMS | COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

LepakInSG runs a one-stop calendar listing environmental events and activities in Singapore, so anyone can see at a glance what is going on at any given day. They also organise face-to-face sessions for people to lepak together while learning about the environment, raising awareness and encouraging action. Crackling cross-pollination ensues.

MASKS SEWN WITH LOVE

COVID-19 | CRAFT | HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Masks Sewn With Love is a community project to sew reusable cloth masks for our Singapore Nation. These masks sewn with love, by the community (volunteers) for the community, will be distributed to the vulnerable groups in shelter and homes, cleaners and domestic helpers; including vulnerable kids and their families within the respective estates.

MELLOW & TALE

MENTAL HEALTH | STORYTELLING | YOUNG ADULTS

Mellow & Tale is on a mission to provide accessible counselling and mental health support for young adults and professionals! Besides providing information and intervention, they are also a creative production studio, commissioning stories and projects that positively improve the representation of mental health in pop culture.

OUR SINGAPORE REEFS

ENVIRONMENT | ADVOCACY | ANIMALS

Our Singapore Reefs (OSR) was established in 2017 by a community of divers who loves Singapore's coral reefs. They aim to promote awareness of Singapore's marine biodiversity, provide a platform for academics, businesses, NGOs and agencies to work together, and empower the public with means to conserve and protect Singapore's reefs.

PLEASESTAY. MOVEMENT

YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION
| MENTAL HEALTH | ADVOCACY

PleaseStay. Movement is an advocacy group founded by mothers united by the loss of their children to suicide. Since its launch in Oct 2019, the group has encouraged responsible dialogue about the rising youth suicide rates and the upstream issues of anxiety, depression and mental illness, calling for better coordination and more support to prevent suicide among young people.

PROJECT GIVE

KINDNESS | BEFRIENDING | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Project GIVE is run by 3 mothers, 2 of whom are caregivers to special needs children and the other working in the medical field, along with a team of volunteers. They currently work with the Homecare teams of various hospitals to GIVE joy, cheer and love to children with chronic illnesses who are home-bound.

SAMA SAMA

SOCIAL MOBILITY | ADVOCACY | MIGRANT COMMUNITY

Sama Sama aims to redefine the image of low wage migrant workers and enhance support systems which enable migrant workers to pursue their aspirations. What started as a 3-day awareness campaign has grown into a community of passionate individuals and volunteers from the migrant community who have created change for themselves and those around them.

SG QO SUPPORT GROUP

COVID-19 | FOOD | PLATFORM

SG Quarantine Order Support Group is a groundup initiative started in Sep 2021, to assist citizens with COVID-19 Quarantine related queries. The groundup has since expanded its scope with delivery of meals or groceries to citizens under quarantine, and low-income families who require support.

SOUNDBALL SINGAPORE

DISABILITY | SOCIAL MOBILITY | SPORT

Soundball is tennis adapted to the needs of the visually impaired. Soundball Singapore aims to inspire the visually impaired to strive beyond their perceived limits. They hope to promote further awareness of this sport, with a goal for it to be included into the Paralympics. The sport is suitable for people of all ages and playing abilities, so reach out to join them!

STRINGS FOR KINDNESS

KINDNESS | ARTS | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Strings For Kindness is a ground-up movement by an ensemble of young string players who love to bring kindness to people through music! During performances, they inspire graciousness, through one kind act (and music playing) at a time. During rehearsals, they also encourage kindness and empathy, by playing as a team and sparing a thought for the people around them.

THE CATALYST COLLECTIVE

MENTAL HEALTH | ADVOCACY | STORYTELLING

The Catalyst Collective is a groundup initiative that aims to build a collaborative eco-system that empowers and inspires youths to become active changemakers within the mental health landscape.

THE RED COLLECTIVE

FOOD SECURITY | FOOD | SUSTAINABLE LIVING

The Red Collective is a groundup dedicated to helping people who are facing food insecurities in Singapore. They collect food (including expired and excess stock) from various sources and re-distribute them to the right audience - which includes low-income communities, migrant workers, nursing homes, soup kitchens, and food waste reduction communities.

U 3RD AGE

INTERGENERATIONAL COHESION | EDUCATION | SENIORS

U 3rd Age (University of the Third Age) is a community of seniors coming together to share learning experiences and social-cultural values. It organises activities for seniors to achieve active ageing and have fun in later life learning. U 3rd Age also creates a platform to connect with younger generations by sharing life experiences, family values, and personal stories.

YOUTHHARMONY

ARTISTIC LITERACY | ARTS | CHILDREN & YOUTH

YouthHarmony strives to create a vibrant music scene in Singapore, starting from youths. They want to connect youth musicians to the industry and provide a platform for them to gain opportunities for performance, learning, and growth. They also want to make music easily accessible to everyone regardless of their background, education, race, language, or religion.

6TH SENSE

SOCIAL MOBILITY | BEFRIENDING | CHILDREN & YOUTH

6th Sense is a volunteer-run groundup which befriends children 7 to 14 years of age at Kebun Baru. The team conducts fortnightly Saturday evening sessions, immersing in art often inspired by nature or following up on a child's inspiration. A second component is free play around the blocks and often involves playing at the AMK Bishan Park.

AGELESS ONLINE

HEALTH | STORYTELLING | SENIORS

Ageless Online is a free online magazine for seniors that hopes to show you that age is really just a number! Read inspiring stories on active agers and find information on health, finance & products to help seniors live healthier and happier lives. True to their strength of storytelling, they also run several other community initiatives including FACEUP, Time Traveller and Makan with Seniors!

ASHA & CO

MENTAL HEALTH | FOOD | ARTS | WOMEN & GIRLS

Asha & Co is a community that promotes the mental wellness of women through cooking, art and community gatherings. Founded in 2015, the community creates safe spaces for like-minded individuals through a variety of skills, interests and experiences to build a healthy support system, while allowing them the opportunity to explore their greater potential.

BEFORE BEYOND

MENTAL HEALTH | PLATFORMS | BEREAVED

Before Beyond empowers Singaporeans to navigate mortality-related issues confidently, be a source of comfort and guidance for people who are grieving, and inspire people to live better. Besides providing information and advice, they also organise activities for those terminally ill and facilitate meaningful dialogues around topics that are traditionally seen as "taboo".

BLESSINGS IN A BAG

ECONOMIC EQUALITY | SOCIAL MOBILITY | SOCIAL INCLUSION

Blessings in a Bag is a volunteer-powered community that believes every child has a right to opportunities, loving support and space to build their dreams. They journey with children and youth in Singapore so that they may grow into resilient, compassionate and emotionally intelligent individuals who uplift their communities.

CAPE

POLITICAL LITERACY | EDUCATION | SINGAPOREANS

CAPE is an independent and non-partisan community of students aiming to foster active citizenry and facilitating accessible engagement for local civil society. They seek to raise consciousness and civic participation of fellow students and Singaporeans, building capacity for political literacy and providing avenues for Singaporeans to contribute constructively.

CHILLI FOR CHARITY

CAUSE-NEUTRAL | FUNDRAISING

Chilli for Charity is an initiative that aims to raise funds and awareness for other causes through food. Donors are encouraged to donate directly to the organisation Chilli for Charity is supporting. In return, donors receive a bottle of chilli sauce as token of appreciation.

CONTRIBUTE.SG

COVID-19 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS | SERVICE OPERATORS

Contribute.SG helps fellow Singaporeans show that they have big hearts instead of hate and fear during the COVID-19 crisis. This initiative helps collect, contribute and support individuals and organisations who require essential items like masks, hand sanitisers and sanitising items.

DIVERSE ORIGINS

CULTURAL HARMONY | EDUCATION | BEFRIENDING

Diverse Origins is a learning community that encourages the sharing of various cultures and experiences that people from all walks of life may have. In the grander vision of things, they hope to overcome ethnocentrism and encourage the appreciation of the vast bounty of cultures worldwide through skills training support focusing on cross-cultural literacy.

FOOD RESCUE @ EVENTS (SINGAPORE)

ENVIRONMENT | FOOD | SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Started in 2017, this initiative aims to help event organisers reduce food waste through a food rescue Telegram group to co-ordinate rescue efforts. They also aim to create awareness on reducing food wastage through education and outreach.

GOOD KARMA

VOLUNTEERISM | DISADVANTAGED | ENVIRONMENT

Good Karma is a volunteer group that seeks to add value with simple actions in the core belief that all change begins & ends with us. They create high impact and meaningful products and community service events that push the limits to redefine, repurpose and recreate value for the selected causes.

HER RISE ABOVE

ECONOMIC EQUALITY | SOCIAL MOBILITY

Her Rise Above is a volunteer-led initiative launched in 2019, which provides 1-to-1 business essential skills mentorship to women who would like to grow their home-based businesses but are facing financial instability and juggling caregiving responsibilities or health issues. Her Rise Above believes that empowering women leads to empowered families and communities.

HOPEFULL

SOCIAL MOBILITY | EDUCATION | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Hopefull is a ground-up initiative that creates, gathers, and provides engaging educational resources for children and youth from low-income families by collaborating with our network of local expertise. On top of regularly sending Tinker kits to over 600 children, they also organize Tinker IRL to bring the learning to life and are piloting a multisport x mentorship program for teens.

JIAYOU STATION

SOCIAL MOBILITY | EDUCATION | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Because every student can use a power-up! Jiayou Station aims to help students identified by schools and community centres through academic support, as well as guiding them as a mentor in both their aspirations and decisions. They aim to build a peer mentorship system and tap on the community's goodwill to share their experiences, helping students discover their direction in life.

KINDHEROES.CLUB

KINDNESS | SOCIAL MOBILITY | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Founded in 2020, Kindheroes.club aims to enable young children between the ages of 3-18 to be change agents and make a difference in their communities. They offer a safe and collaborative platform for kids to explore various ways of doing good and being kind, engaging them in impactful activities that strengthen their social consciousness and emotional intelligence along the way!

LIGHTING HEARTS LIGHTING HOMES

SOCIAL INCLUSION | HOUSEHOLD GOODS | DISADVANTAGED

This initiative hopes to, in a small way, be able to spread cheer, love and respite from the daily humdrum and difficulties by visiting those in need and bringing to them homemade festive goodies, along with basic essentials and cash during festive sesasons. Through this humble gesture, they hope to reach out and remind those in need that they are not forgotten.

MATCHSTICKS OF IMH

MENTAL HEALTH | SOCIAL INCLUSION | BEFRIENDING

Matchsticks of IMH hopes to ignite the passion to serve the mental health community in others, in order to spark a difference as we move toward being a more inclusive society. Established in 2014, the group devotes their time weekly to serving the needs of our special friends at the long stay wards in the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

MUM SPACE

FAMILY COHESION | PLATFORMS | WOMEN & GIRLS

Mum Space has a vision where every mother is a mentor - first to their own child, and then to another fellow mother. It aims to create a social platform where mums can connect, create and celebrate! They hold monthly dialogues and cosy coffee chats to discuss pertinent topics and cross-share tips on parenting, building a network of mothers supporting each other.

PAY IT FORWARD

KINDNESS | EDUCATION | FOOD | VOLUNTEERISM

Pay It Forward’s objective is to create a more caring and sharing community through peer sharing and ground-up initiatives, so as to create a ripple effect by learning from one another and in turn giving back to the society. Besides providing free tuition to students and youth, the group also pays-it-forward through skills (hairdressing services) and food/meals for the needy.

PROJECT AUDIBLE CHEER

MENTAL HEALTH | ARTS | SENIORS

Project Audible Cheer aims to provide mental and emotional support to our vulnerable seniors through the songs of yesteryears! They procure MP3 portable radio sets, programme them to provide multilingual audio programs and music, and distribute them to the seniors who are unable to access digital content or afford their own entertainment devices.

PROJECT SOMEBODY

INTERGENERATIONAL COHESION | SENIORS | CHILDREN & YOUTH

Project Somebody is a ground-up initiative aiming to help seniors live a happier life, strengthen the values of filial piety in our society and pass on the knowledge of seniors to the next generations! They have designed an app for families and close communities to promote well-being through meaningful inter-generational engagement.

SAYURSTORY

SOCIAL INCLUSION | GARDENING | MIGRANT COMMUNITY

SayurStory is a ground-up initiative growing veggies and community together with foreign domestic workers (FDWs) & Singaporeans. They aim to build an inclusive community that invites both to engage in conversations and activities that promote personal and cultural exchange, based around food and the natural environment.

SINGAPORE YOUTH FOR CLIMATE ACTION

ENVIRONMENT | VOLUNTEERISM | CHILDREN & YOUTH

SYCA is on a mission to meaningfully engage youths in climate action or environment-related volunteerism. Their promise is to provide climate change-related volunteering opportunities to youths in Singapore that can promote climate awareness, climate action, and environment-related volunteerism in Singapore.

STARDY KAKI

SOCIAL MOBILITY | EDUCATION | BEFRIENDING | CHILDREN & YOUTH

STARdy Kaki is a ground-up, non-profit organisation that aims to reach out to the Taman Jurong Community and make education available for all, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds. They strive to provide mentorship and companionship to children who need it through free holistic education, including study assistance, value-based lessons and experiential outings!

TECHLADIES

SOCIAL MOBILITY | TECHNOLOGY | EDUCATION | WOMEN & GIRLS

TechLadies is a community for women in Asia to connect, learn, and advance as programmers in the tech industry. They believe that technology is meant to be accessible by all, and women can pick up how to code by taking part in their 10-week coding TechLadies Bootcamp, learning through creating products for NGOs under the guidance of volunteer coaches.

THE CODETTE PROJECT

SOCIAL MOBILITY | EDUCATION | TECHNOLOGY | WOMEN & GIRLS

The Codette Project is a non-profit ground-up initiative that aims to get more minority/Muslim women into technology. They are working towards long-term economic change for minority/Muslim women through developing tech skills, building a collaborative community as well as reclaiming narratives of success to include minority/Muslim women’s stories.

THE TAPESTRY PROJECT

MENTAL HEALTH | STORYTELLING | ADVOCACY

The Tapestry Project is a ground-up, community mental health online publication that educates, empowers and connects with readers through personal stories. They champion first-hand narratives of people and professionals touched by mental health challenges. They also run re:story workshops -- a strengths-based narrative expressive writing programme.

VOLUNTEER GUITAR CONNECTION

KINDNESS | ARTS | DISADVANTAGED

Volunteer Guitar Connection believes that no one should be deprived of the joy of music regardless of their background or circumstances. That's why this group of individuals passionate about music and helping others are bringing the joy of music to the less privileged at various social service agencies and charities in Singapore.