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Tertiary-educated adults with autism receive training for jobs in engineering sector
Ms You Kai Xuan is among 42 graduates of institutes of higher learning enrolled in the programme. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE Tertiary-educated adults with autism …
Budget 2023: Govt to extend 250% tax deduction for donations until 2026
Singapore will extend its tax deduction rate for donations for another three years until the end of 2026, as part of efforts to foster and …
CFS Chairperson receives National Award for COVID-19 – The Public Service Medal
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) is honoured to announce that our Chairperson, Ms. Christine Ong, has received the National Awards (COVID-19) under the category …
Our CEO Catherine Loh is an honouree of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022
Our CEO Catherine Loh is named as one of Asia’s Most Influential 2022 by Tatler Asia – joining the ranks of innovators, industry leaders and …
“最后一桶金”规划新现象 别让财富添乱使尽不留遗产
这些年来越来越多人把部分遗产捐给慈善，甚至出现鼓吹“现在就花掉孩子遗产”的SKIN（Spend Your Kids’ Inheritance Now的缩略语）“使尽”现象。
护联中心新设135万元基金 打造更“好玩”乐龄护理
如何鼓励年长者更积极地投入社交，活出精彩的老年生活？护联中心推出新的135万元基金“FUN! Fund”，鼓励业者把“好玩”融入乐龄护理计划。
$1.35M Fund Set Up For Community Care Groups To Develop Fun Activities For Seniors
Seniors can look forward to more activities to ease their loneliness and social isolation, thanks to a new $1.35 million fund that community care organisations …
Fewer homeless people sleeping on S’pore streets last year; city area has highest number
The second nationwide street count of the homeless in Singapore found 1,036 people in 2021. PHOTO: ST FILE The number of homeless people in Singapore …
Why billionaires are setting up family offices in Singapore
Asia’s billionaires are getting ready to hand over to the next generation, and Singapore is benefiting from the rush to set up new or satellite …
More philanthropy funds focusing on climate change needed: Reports
To support green causes and efforts to further climate action, Mr David Heng, chief executive of a private equity fund, set up the Mind the …
‘I thought I couldn’t go through any more of it’: Cancer patient gets help after insurer says ‘no’ to $33k bill
Good Samaritans have stepped forward to help a cancer patient, who hopes to spend more quality time with her 15-year-old daughter while keeping the disease …
Bank of Singapore partners Community Foundation of Singapore to provide clients with philanthropy services
Bank of Singapore, the private banking subsidiary of OCBC Bank, has partnered with non-profit organisation Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) to provide its clients with …
Law firm Rajah & Tann donates $225k to ST School Pocket Money Fund and Dementia Singapore
(From left) Dementia Singapore’s chief executive Jason Foo, ST Singapore editor Zakir Hussain, Community Foundation of Singapore chief executive Catherine Loh, R&T managing partner Patrick …
Indonesia’s Karim Family Foundation raises S$200,000 to support badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew
An Indonesian tycoon’s family foundation, the Karim Family Foundation, has raised S$200,000 to support badminton player Loh Kean Yew, the first Singaporean to win the Badminton World Federation World Championships.
Four teachers recognised for excellence in early childhood, special needs education
Ms Sulochanah Kanapathy’s pupil was already four years old but he could not say a word. But Ms Sulochanah, 47, was determined to help, and …
Meet Singapore’s newer philanthropic foundations: They give millions, seeking to spark social change
Lew Chee Beng (left) founded the Lew Foundation in 2015, while Chua Thian Poh and his siblings set up the Chua Foundation in 2015. Self-made …
Beyond cultural philanthropy: The art of making a difference
Last month’s Patron of the Arts event was a spot of sunlight at a time of gloomy Covid-19 headlines. The fact that Singaporeans – individuals …
Heart Of Goodness: The Vocal Prowess Of Stefanie Yuen Thio
She stands out for her irreverence. Her saucy humour. Her no-holds-barred views on a gamut of issues from cryptocurrencies to shady KTV business owners. However, …
