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What is Sayang Sayang Fund?

Managing the impact of COVID-19 with the power of giving

The Sayang Sayang Fund is established as an agile community response fund. 

Backed by CFS’s deep understanding of community needs and strong relationships with charities and government agencies, we quickly formed strategic partnerships to deliver financial support to the affected communities in the fastest and most effective way during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CommunityGrants @Work

Grant Call is now open

CommunityGrants@Work aims to support local charities and non-profits with programme ideas that create sustainable and long-term solutions for marginalised communities to emerge stronger from the pandemic.

Organisations whose ideas align with its objectives can come forward to apply. The initiative will be focusing on supporting two key areas – piloting new opportunities and the ability to adjust and adapt.

Continue to Sayang Sayang!

Sayang Sayang Fund is introducing new initiatives. These initiatives will provide continued support to vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19 – within the Bukit Merah community, for ground-ups, and the community health sector in Singapore.

Your outstanding donations of over $9.6 million for Sayang Sayang Fund were really heart-warming and we supported over 359,302 care recipients. Thank you for your Sayang Sayang!

Let’s continue to cheer on our essential workers as they soldier on for us.

Read more about the initiatives

Our Impact in Numbers

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Our Initiatives

Groundup@Sg
Photo by Melanie Lim on Unsplash The Community Foundation of Singapore spearheads Groundup@Sg in collaboration…
CommunityGrants@Work
CommunityGrants@Work aims to support local charities and non-profits with programme ideas that create sustainable and…
SupportFamilies@Community
To ease the hardships of disadvantaged families, CFS partnered with Baring Private Equity Asia, one…
Research@Work
Recognising the importance of research on the needs of the vulnerable in a crisis, Research@Work…
Innovation@Work
With rising community cases, it was essential to ensure the safety of healthcare workers as…
SayangStaff@Work
Healthcare workers faced immense physical, mental, emotional and social stress due to the surge in…
MigrantsOK@Home
Singapore’s migrant worker community endured a massive outbreak of COVID-19. Many workers had to be…
SafeSleep@Home
When the circuit breaker was implemented, protecting people living on the streets became a priority.…
SeniorsOK@Home
Safe-distancing measures have left vulnerable seniors even more isolated, making their access to food, medication…
Recess@Home
A ground-up partnership between the Ministry of Education, CFS and community donors, Recess@Home provides meal…

Our Impact

Rocktree Logistics — Supporting the Singaporean Community
MigrantsOK@Home
Recess@Home
SafeSleep@Home
SayangStaff@Work
SeniorsOK@Home
Supporting ITE Students Through Recess@Home
Let Us Continue To Sayang Sayang Our Community
Oil Spill Response Limited – Passion for compassion
GoldenTree – Raising funds through a virtual run
Temasek Poly – Dance classes for donations
Sengkang General Hospital – Finding innovative solutions through philanthropy
The Ngee Ann Kongsi – Supporting the needy
Singapore Pools – for a stronger movement of care and support
Ministry of Education – Providing meal subsidies for students who require additional support

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CFS is pleased to share that CommunityGrants@Work ...

Sep 7

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CFS is pleased to share that CommunityGrants@Work CFS is pleased to share that CommunityGrants@Work is now open for application! The grant call aims to support local charities and non-profits with programme ideas that create sustainable and long-term solutions for marginalised communities to emerge stronger from the pandemic. Up to $50,000 grant funding is available for each approved programme. Organisations whose ideas align with the grant call’s objectives can come forward to apply. The initiative focuses on supporting two key areas – piloting new opportunities and the ability to adjust and adapt. Application for grants ends 30 September 2021, 6 pm SGT. To apply now, please visit [https://cfsg.submittable.com/submit] For more details, check out the link in our bio! #CommunityFoundationofSingapore #SayangSayangFund #OpenGrantCall #Grantmaking
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Thank you, the businesstimessg (BT), for featuring...

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Thank you, the businesstimessg (BT), for featuring Thank you, the businesstimessg (BT), for featuring the Community Foundation of Singapore and our chairperson, Christine Ong, in the conversation around how sports can bring the community together. In this story by BT, Christine shares that a business with a strong DNA to give ensure that the wider community it operates in is positioned to thrive and benefit from being able to conduct its business in a strong and stable environment. Read more through the link in our bio! #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #CFS #SGUnited #SGSports Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
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CFS is pleased to support trclsg through our Mind ...

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CFS is pleased to support trclsg through our Mind CFS is pleased to support trclsg through our Mind the Gap 200 (MtG 200) Fund. MtG 200 is the first-ever collective of donor-advised funds to address social issues across multiple sectors in Singapore. It provides support to four areas of focus, namely: community, education, healthcare and sustainability. As one of the partners supporting TRCL for its book launch, we are excited to hear about its success. The book 'Instant Comfort: A Collective Memory' has raised over $600,000 for two children's charities, The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF) and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). If you would like to make a greater impact with your giving, please get in touch with us at contact@cf.org.sg or read more about it through the link in our bio! #TRCL #fundraising #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #givingcircle
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Happy National Day, Everyone 🇸🇬

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Happy National Day, Everyone 🇸🇬 Today marks Happy National Day, Everyone 🇸🇬 Today marks Singapore's 56 years of independence. Singaporeans from all walks of life come together, united as one people to affirm our unity and nationhood. As we celebrate National Day in safe conditions, let's continue to step up as a community where everyone can make a difference. CFS is committed to inspire giving and catalyse positive change to make Singapore a thriving place for all of us and our future generations to live in. #NDP2021 #togethersingapore #CelebrateSingaporeSpirit #SGUnited #CFS Photo credit: Freepik
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Thank you zaobaosg for the wonderful feature of ...

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Thank you zaobaosg for the wonderful feature of th Thank you zaobaosg for the wonderful feature of the Community Foundation of Singapore and our Learning Initiative for Employment (LIFT) Community Impact Fund. In partnership with bettrbarista and projectdignitysg, LIFT enables disadvantaged groups to obtain training and employment. In this story from Zaobao, it features two of our beneficiaries who overcame the odds and achieved a sustainable living. Click the link in bio to read more about their inspiring stories! #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #Philanthropy #LIFT #CommunityImpactFund #givingback Source: Lian He Zao Bao © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
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Thank you businesstimessg and Professor Tang Hang Thank you businesstimessg and Professor Tang Hang Wu for the insightful piece about how Donor Advised Funds (DAF) can make a meaningful impact in Asia. This is a powerful giving tool that business magnates like Elon Musk, Jack Ma, Mark Zuckerberg use in terms of their charitable giving. They enjoy some say in the causes they wish to support, and also receive advice from their ‘sponsoring organisation’ about causes on the ground that are underfunded. Click the link in bio to learn more about the benefits of DAF and why it matters. #givingback #donoradvisedfunds #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction
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Thank you beritahariansg for the extensive feature...

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Thank you beritahariansg for the extensive feature Thank you beritahariansg for the extensive feature on CFS and our SR Nathan Education Upliftment Fund (SRNEUF). This year marks the 10th anniversary of the SRNEUF, a donor advised fund set up by the late former President, SR Nathan. The fund aims to help financially disadvantaged students in Singapore achieve their full potential. Berita Harian highlights the stories of two students, Arshad Supa’at and Danish Said, who have benefited from the fund. Be inspired by their stories through the link in our bio. #givingback #legacygiving #legacyplanning #donoradvisedfunds #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #SRNEUF Source: Berita Harian © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
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Jeevan dropped out of school at just 18 years of ...

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Jeevan dropped out of school at just 18 years of a Jeevan dropped out of school at just 18 years of age and was at the crossroads of his life, until by chance he was accepted into bettrbarista’s Holistic Training programme. He is one of the many participants whose lives have been transformed through the programme, which is part of the LIFT Community Impact Fund (CIF) spearheaded by CFS, and aims to equip vulnerable individuals from marginalised communities with skills as a barista to be employed and stay employed. Read about how Jeevan’s life has transformed through the link in our bio. If you would like to support someone in their journey towards sustained employment opportunities, please visit our donation drive on Giving.sg here: https://www.giving.sg/community-foundation-of-singapore/lift #LIFT #empoweringthemarginalised #CommunityImpactFund #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #giving #socialenterprisemalaysia
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More than 8 out of 10 LIFT’s participants have ...

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More than 8 out of 10 LIFT’s participants have c More than 8 out of 10 LIFT’s participants have completed their training courses and found employment with sustainable wages for their living needs. LIFT is a Community Impact Fund managed by CFS and we partner with projectdignitysg and bettrbarista to provide holistic employment training for marginalised groups like at-risk youth and single parents before placing them in jobs on the open market. If you would like to support someone in their journey towards sustained employment opportunities, please visit our donation drive on Giving.sg here: https://www.giving.sg/community-foundation-of-singapore/lift #LIFT #BettrBarista #ProjectDignity #empoweringthemarginalised #CommunityImpactFund #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #giving #socialenterprise
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CFS is happy to announce that the Sayang Sayang ...

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CFS is happy to announce that the Sayang Sayang Fu CFS is happy to announce that the Sayang Sayang Fund has raised more than 9 million dollars in support of over 136,000 beneficiaries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who benefited were the most needy and vulnerable in our communities such as seniors isolated at home due to social distancing measures, needy students who required meals to keep going with their Home Based Learning (HBL), migrant workers in dorms and more. A big thank you to all our partners from both the private and public sector for working together with us, and to all fellow Singaporeans for showing so much sayang! Click the link in bio to learn more about Sayang Sayang Fund and its impact. #sayangsayangfund #SupportingSingapore #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #giving
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#thefutureofphilanthropy is in the hands of our ...

Jun 1

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#thefutureofphilanthropy is in the hands of our pe #thefutureofphilanthropy is in the hands of our people. “Regardless of one’s background and lifestyle, everyone can play a part in the shared ambition for a fairer and more sustainable Singapore”, said Christine Ong, our chairperson of Community Foundation of Singapore in The Business Times yesterday. Click link in bio to find out more about #legacygiving and be inspired by how a small contribution can start a ripple effect of #giving. #CommunityFoundationofSingapore #LegacyGiving #CFS
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Wishing all our Muslim friends peace, joy and ...

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Wishing all our Muslim friends peace, joy and pros Wishing all our Muslim friends peace, joy and prosperity on this special occasion. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
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Kudos to two of our donors, the changiairport ...

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Kudos to two of our donors, the changiairport Grou Kudos to two of our donors, the changiairport Group (CAG) and the TSMPLaw Corporation for doing their part by supporting their employees to work from home (WFH), which was shared in an article by the Straits Times. Thanks for safeguarding our community! At CFS, we encourage our employees to work from home sustainably, and urge everyone to do their part. Together, we can achieve a safer, healthier Singapore for all! Click the link in bio to read the Straits Times article. #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #changiairport #TSMPLaw #workingfromhome #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy #giving Source: The Straits Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
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A big warm hug makes the best Mother’s Day gift....

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A big warm hug makes the best Mother’s Day gift. A big warm hug makes the best Mother’s Day gift. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women out there! To celebrate this very special day, we recognise all the efforts of the incredible women who have taken great pains to raise us. Mothers build the foundations of our family and impart precious life values — our very own superheroes! ‘’With 2021 declared as the year of celebrating Singaporean women, it is an opportunity to recognise the strengths of multitaskers – both at home and in the workplace,’’ says Catherine Loh, CEO of CFS. #mothersday #CelebratingSGWomen #love #thefutureofphilanthropy #CommunityFoundationOfSingapore #philanthropy
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