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Rathanaa, 46, says that the Families100 programme by OCBC has benefited her children, aged 7 and 12, respectively.
GIVING BACK

OCBC’s Families100 initiative aims to help those with children living in rental flats

The programme, which offers long-term commitment and proactive support, is a first for the private sector, the lender says

(From left): Children’s Aid Society executive director Alvin Goh, Low Tuck Kwong Foundation chairperson Elaine Low, Children’s Aid Society chairman John Lim, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State Sim Ann, Melrose Village Project Taskforce chair Dawn Ng and Children’s Aid Society vice-chairman Stephen Yeap.
TAKING HEART

Children’s Aid Society breaks ground on residential care and therapeutic services facility

The site will feature dedicated spaces for family visits, counselling and therapy services, as well as hostel-style accommodations for older youths

UOB partners an education technology in Indonesia to provide 90,000 children in South-east Asia access to educational resources.
TAKING HEART

UOB commits S$30 million to support disadvantaged students across Asean

Supporting education is an investment in the region’s collective future, says its CEO

Minister for Social and Family Development,Masagos Zulkifli hands out certificates to the participating designers and models.
TAKING HEART

Beneficiaries take to the runway at APSN fashion fundraiser

Proceeds will go towards supporting its workshop, including vocational training, job coaching and employment support services

The Foundry's revamp managed to capture the "feel of an elections department", said President Tharman, who was present at the launch.
TAKING HEART

14 organisations find new home with launch of social impact hub The Foundry

The initiative aims to provide its partners with resources and programmes to develop solutions and foster communities

DPM Heng and Mayor of Centrlal Singapore meets Deutsche Bank representatives at the Enabling Mark Awards Ceremony 2024.
TAKING HEART

SG Enable recognises 110 disability-inclusive employers, individuals

A new grant of up to S$40,000 per employer to boost disability-inclusive hiring among companies is also being introduced

Corey Koh, 22, has performed at venues such as New York City’s Carnegie Hall, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall and Vienna’s Musikverein.
TAKING HEART

Singaporean tenor Corey Koh to take the spotlight at Spirit of Giving concert

Net proceeds from the concert will go to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, which aims to support underserved youth

From left: Dean Tong, head of UOB group human resources; Tan See Leng, minister for manpower; and Wee Ee Cheong, UOB deputy chairman and CEO.

UOB launches career transition initiative, to reskill up to 500 employees

It is also kick-starting a programme aimed at university graduates to develop AI and data analytics professionals for the finance sector

Singtel's group chief people and sustainability officer Aileen Tan says that the carnival also helps employees understand vulnerable communities better.
TAKING HEART

Singtel’s carnival for students with special needs draws record turnout of 2,500

It aims to address the lack of safe and inclusive spaces for them, and boost their personal development

A portion of the total funds raised on Maybank Securities' Trade for Good Charity day came from the net brokerage commissions during the trading day.
TAKING HEART

Maybank Securities raises S$150,000 for small charities to scale up operations

Proceeds go to Maybank Momentum Grant, which provides small charities interest-free funding of up to S$150,000