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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, …
CFS is 3rd largest philanthropic foundation in Singapore
They were immigrants who became titans of industry and philanthropists in their own right. Now the legacies endowed by and named for some of Singapore’s …
Retired doctor donates $1m to start new donor-advised fund
Dr Chua, a retired doctor, 80, gave $1 million to start the Bamboo Lotus Fund with the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) in July after …
Donor-advised funds can make a meaningful impact in Asia
Entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk is among philanthropists who use donor-advised funds. They enjoy some say in the causes they wish to support, and …
LIFT (Learning Initiatives for Employment) Community Impact Fund – Training and increasing employability for marginalised groups
The Learning Initiatives for Employment (LIFT) Community Impact Fund (CIF) from the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) provides social enterprise funding to enable disadvantaged groups …
SR Nathan Education Upliftment Fund (SRNEUF) continues to transform lives in its 10th year
Former President of Singapore, the late SR Nathan established the SR Nathan Education Upliftment Fund (SRNEUF) in 2011 to provide financial assistance to students, ensuring …
All about legacy giving
Giving is not about the amount, and a person can start at any stage of life, says Community Foundation of Singapore chairperson Christine Ong.
社区基金会让善款发挥更大爱
新加坡社区基金会总裁罗佩仪告诉《联合早报》,政府虽然负责照顾老人的基本需求,但公众可协助提升老人的生活素质,维护他们尊严,让他们在暮年,可以过得 更有意义和活跃。
