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Halimi, who has autism, gained confidence after he picked up new skills and even snagged a Best Newcomer Award while working at Foreword Coffee Roasters thanks to training and job-matching support from SG Enable and Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities! ♥️

MSF wishes all a Happy National Day! Let's stand together as one united people to uplift and support one another for a more caring and inclusive Singapore! ❤️🤍

? 📚 We have launched the ComLink+ Progress Package for Preschool!

ComLink+ families can now receive top-ups if they enrol their little ones in preschool and ensure good attendance, as part of the action plan they drew up with their family coach. This helps the children build a strong foundation for their future education and development 🌟

To learn more, visit go.gov.sg/comlink.

Swipe to find out the existing and new preschool financial support we have in place for lower-income families!

To learn more about our upcoming ComLink+ Package for Preschool, visit go.gov.sg/comlink.

Join us for the Volunteer Fest finale this weekend (27-28 July) at Lot One Shoppers’ Mall! Hear from SHINE Children & Youth Services and other social service agencies on how you can make a difference.

Get started on your volunteering journey by joining us at Volunteer Fest or visiting celebratingvolunteers.sg ♥

Volunteer Fest is happening at Kampung Admiralty this weekend (20-21 Jul)! Come explore and learn about volunteering from Care Community Services Society and other social service agencies.

Be inspired by volunteer stories at the Human Library, participate in experience stations and discover how you can empower and enrich the lives of those in need.

Visit celebratingvolunteers.sg to find out more!

🌟 Supporting Every Family's Journey 🌟

Our first Family Trends Report shows encouraging trends, signifying progress as we work towards creating a Singapore that values and supports families through every life stage.

Singaporeans feel that their families are resilient and have the capacity to tide through challenges together. There has been increased marriage stability in recent cohorts of marriages, and parents of young children have greater access to affordable and quality preschools. We are committed to supporting families through initiatives that promote resilience and growth.

Together, let's create a Singapore Made For Families 💪❤️

You can read our report here go.gov.sg/familytrends2024

Come on down to Volunteer Fest 2024 at Toa Payoh Hub this weekend (13-14 July) to hear more about volunteering from TOUCH Community Services and Care Corner SG.

Find out how volunteering can support strong communities and families, and give a helping hand to those in need.

If this is something you’re passionate about, join us to find out how you can begin your volunteering journey. Find out more at celebratingvolunteers.sg today.

📢 More support for lower-income families! From this month, Ministry of Transport, Singapore will be giving out Public Transport Vouchers to beneficiaries of our ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance and Long-Term Assistance schemes. This will go some way in helping about 14,000 households cope with daily living expenses.

Know anyone who may benefit from this? Check out the eligibility criteria and apply at https://go.gov.sg/ptv or the nearest Community Centre/Club (CC). Applications close on 31 Oct 2024.

| There are amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act, and for good reason. From enhancing the powers of the Tribunal and Commissioner to support neglected elderly, to sparing children unnecessary distress, these updates will go a long way in supporting the welfare of parents and children, and preserving family ties.

To learn more about the Maintenance of Parents Act, please visit: go.gov.sg/mpa2023

Join us for Volunteer Fest 2024 this weekend (6-7 July) at Our Tampines Hub to find out more about volunteering from St. Andrew's Autism Centre and SPD.

Discover the impact of volunteering with persons with autism and their families, and with persons with disabilities. Together, we can enable them to lead more independent lives and be included in society.

If that sounds like something you’d like to do, come on down and start your volunteering journey. Visit celebratingvolunteers.sg to find out more!

Keen to volunteer near where you stay and make a giant impact?

This weekend, head down to MSF first Volunteer Fest from 10am to 8pm at Our Tampines Hub! It will be roving to three other heartland locations later in July.

Check out experiential activities at our booths, catch performances by Mediacorp celebrities and our social service agencies, and gain insights from our volunteers who will be sharing their experiences.

Find out more at celebratingvolunteers.sg

Spotted persons in need in your neighbourhood and would like to help them out?

With the ‘Help Neighbour’ feature in the OneService app, you can direct us to those who might require support. Let’s come together to support the community!

To download the OneService app,
iOS: go.gov.sg/oneserviceapp-ios
Android: go.gov.sg/oneserviceapp-android

Say hello to SG Enable iChamp (Inclusion Champions who are volunteers with disabilities) Arshad, or better yet, visit Volunteer Fest on 6 July to hear him sing!

Arshad has been singing since he was seven, and volunteering for just as long. During the Circuit Breaker in 2020, he started Inclusivity 4 All, an online concert series, to give persons with special needs a platform to showcase their talents.

His joy from volunteering stems from making a difference and being part of something bigger. "Giving back is like hitting the jackpot of humanity," he says. Read on for his story or visit celebratingvolunteers.sg for more details!

📍6-7 July, Our Tampines Hub
📍13-14 July, Toa Payoh Hub
📍20-21 July, Kampung Admiralty
📍27-28 July, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall

Mdm Nur Khairina and Mr Abdul Malik have been foster parents since January 2018, providing a loving home for a 5-year-old with autism and a 1-year-old. The journey has its challenges, but it has also been extremely fulfilling, as they find joy seeing the children thrive and grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you are considering fostering a child or simply want to learn more, join us at the Fostering Open House on 13 July where Mdm Nur Khairina and Mr Abdul Malik will be sharing their story and find out how you can make a difference in a child's life. Register today at go.gov.sg/foh24.

Do you think volunteering is time-consuming? Or that it only involves providing physical assistance?

Hear from Nurulhuda, a Youth Corps Singapore volunteer who engages Persons with Disabilities, as she debunks a few common misconceptions about volunteering.

If you’re interested in volunteering, head down to Volunteer Fest this July or visit celebratingvolunteers.sg to find out more!

📍6-7 Jul, Our Tampines Hub
📍13-14 Jul, Toa Payoh Hub
📍20-21 Jul, Kampung Admiralty
📍27-28 Jul, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall

With support from family coaches and ComLink+ Progress Packages, families in need are one step closer to fulfilling the life goals they set for themselves!

To find out about ComLink+, visit go.gov.sg/comlink.

Hey volunteer squad! Who else is aiming for a perfect score on this one?

Share this on your story, circle your answers and tag your volunteer friends!

Not yet a volunteer and feeling a little FOMO? Join us at the Volunteer Festival in July, and discover how you can kickstart your volunteering journey.

Find out more at celebratingvolunteers.sg

Max (not his real name), 16, used to hang out with peers experimenting with alcohol and to***co, and was involved in numerous fights. His strained relationship with busy, stressed parents added to his challenges.

Entering the Singapore Boys’ Home initially left him feeling angry and betrayed, and he thought it was a waste of his time. He also struggled to catch up with his studies at the very beginning. However, with the guidance and encouragement of his teachers, caseworker, parents, and a dash of determination, Max excelled in his examinations.

“Coming to Singapore Boys' Home helped me realise I needed to change my attitude and mindset,” says Max.

This is his story of transformation.