Millennium Hotels commits S$1 million to Community Chest to support children with special needs
It will help more than 82,000 individuals and families in need
[SINGAPORE] Millennium Hotels and Resorts on Tuesday (Apr 8) announced its S$1 million commitment to Community Chest over three years, and renewed their partnership which began in 2023.
The hotel operator will donate S$500,000 in 2025, followed by S$250,000 annually in 2026 and 2027. The funds will go towards helping children with special needs – one of Community Chest’s focus areas – as well as youth at risk.
Chew Sutat, chairman of Community Chest, said these efforts in “sustainable philanthropy” will support more than 82,000 individuals and families in need. Millennium Hotel’s commitment also qualifies for the SG Gives matching grant, “which multiplies the impact of its donations”.
Millennium Hotels will also continue contributing to the organisation’s Change For Charity initiative, which supports more than 200 critical social service programmes across various causes such as children with special needs, and mental health efforts.
Since 2022, the hotel operator has engaged in inclusive hiring practices, and employed individuals with disabilities. Department heads are trained to understand the unique needs of these employees and match them with roles accordingly, while work tasks are tailored. Every employee is also paired with a “work buddy” and offered flexible arrangements, such as reduced starting hours.
Saurabh Prakash, interim chief operating officer and chief commercial officer of Millennium Hotels, said: “The hotel industry offers many opportunities and pathways. With the right training, right job placement and the right support system in place, our special needs employees have found their sense of belonging and adapt well to the fast-paced environment and high volume of guest interactions.”
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Besides its commitment to Community Chest, Millennium Hotels will support more than 200 programmes from 2025 to 2027 to enhance accessibility and increase opportunities in areas such as disability inclusion and elderly care.
From April to December this year, Millennium Hotels is sponsoring a monthly programme to provide children in need with nutritious bento meals in collaboration with The Salvation Army’s Gracehaven Children’s Home.
For SG60, it is also rallying employee donations for the SGShare programme – Community Chest’s nationwide initiative to encourage sustained giving – via direct donations or payroll deductions.
Millennium Hotels is the hotel arm of City Developments Ltd. It owns, manages and operates more than 145 properties around the world.
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