We’re proud to share that HCSA Community Services received a Silver Award in appreciation by RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers! The award was presented to our CEO Kim Lang Khalil at RSVP Singapore’s annual Appreciation Day – honouring the incredible senior volunteers and valued community partners who make a difference.

Thanks to the support of the Council for Third Age (C3A) and their Silver Volunteer Fund, senior volunteers from RSVP Singapore join us at the HCSA Academy kitchen every first Tuesday of the month.

Together with Sony Haq, our Head of Academy who plans the menu and prepares the ingredients for the day, the senior volunteers cook hearty meals for our HCSA Highpoint residents to enjoy before their regular house meetings held on the same day.

These sessions are extra special when our Highpoint residents join in the cooking, fostering friendships and showing that acceptance and hope are always possible.

By working alongside our Highpoint residents, the senior volunteers demonstrate how age is no barrier to contributing meaningfully to society. Volunteering also helps them stay engaged and fulfilled in their later years by sharing their knowledge and experiences. It offers a sense of purpose, enabling them to remain active participants in society.

What we cook up together nourishes not just bodies, but also hearts. A huge thank you to RSVP Singapore for being such a wonderful partner on this journey!

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Interested in making a difference? Find out how you can volunteer with us: https://hcsa.org.sg/volunteer-registration/

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Our HCSA SPIN members and amazing volunteers from C&W Services Singapore came together on 5 September at Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah for a popiah-making workshop filled with laughter and delicious bites! 🤩

We learnt about the rich heritage of this iconic dish from the 2nd and 3rd generation owners, whose family has been making popiah for over 80 years! Then, it was time to get our hands messy and make our own popiah and kueh pie tee, with everyone adding their own unique touches. The children, of course, couldn’t resist loading theirs with extra peanuts, prawns, and egg strips! 🥜🍤🍳

The volunteers from C&W Services Singapore supported our SPIN members and their children throughout the session, sharing stories and smiles along the way. And to top it all off, Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah treated us to a mouthwatering homecooked lunch – fried bee hoon, chicken wings, eggs, fishball, and soup.

Thank you C&W Services Singapore for coordinating this event and sponsoring the workshop and lunch! Everyone left with full bellies and happy hearts. 💕

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On 20 September, we gathered to mark a very exciting milestone – the opening of our very first multi-purpose sports court at Wan Tho Avenue! 🏀✨

Dayspring residents, staff, volunteers, Dayspring Management Committee and invited guests were present to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony.

This brand-new court, featuring specialised flooring and markings for badminton, pickleball, netball and basketball, will give our residents a safe and fun space to stay active, bond, and try out new sports.

We were thrilled to have Joy at the Courts, a pickleball interest group, and Mr Yeo Jih-Shian, Vice-President of our Board, introduce the game of pickleball to everyone after the sports court was declared open 🏓

Thank you Arina International Holding Pte Ltd for your generous donation which made this sports facility possible; and to all our partners, volunteers, and guests for celebrating this special moment with us. 🙌 We can’t wait to see our residents enjoy their time here, building not just physical strength but lifelong memories. 💙


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👉 Head to “About Us” at our link in bio, to learn more about our Dayspring programme and how you can support our residents!

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10 October is World Mental Health Day 🌿

It’s a meaningful reminder that mental health matters for everyone — every single day. At HCSA Community Services, we see the importance of this firsthand as we walk alongside ex-offenders, trauma survivors, single-parent families and other at-risk individuals on their journeys toward brighter days. 💚

💬 How can you make a difference in the lives of those navigating challenges in their day-to-day journey? Here are 5 simple yet powerful ways:

👉 Listen
🤝 Don’t Judge
💪 Encourage
📞 Connect
🎉 Celebrate

Swipe through to learn more about each step, and let’s continue building a compassionate community — because a little support can go a long way in someone’s life.

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Children of our HCSA SPIN members enjoyed an extraordinary day at the SIA Cares Open House 2024, where they were warmly welcomed by a wonderful team of @singaporeair (SIA) volunteers ✈️❤️

The day was filled with exciting activities – from exploring SIA’s Business Class cabin and the A380`s luxurious First Class suites to hands-on fun with the flight simulator and emergency equipment.

The children also learned about SIA’s fascinating history and heritage, sparking curiosity and admiration for the pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and trainers they met. Many were in awe of the elegance of the SQ crew and the professionalism of the pilots. To round off the day, they enjoyed a hearty meal and were gifted some wonderful souvenirs to remember the experience.

Thank you to the team at SIA for organising this fun and educational experience – your efforts made the day truly remarkable! 💫

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What a fun-filled day it was at East Coast Park! Our single parents and their children supported by HCSA SPIN had an amazing time at the C&W Family Day Carnival 2024, organised by C&W Services Singapore to kick off our partnership as part of Project V. ☀️

Project V is a structured corporate volunteering programme aimed at encouraging sustainable volunteering on a large scale. A collaboration between @ncss.sg and @nvpcsg, Project V is driving change in corporate volunteerism by promoting regular and sustainable volunteering efforts. We’re thrilled to be part of this programme and to have been matched with C&W Services for a series of volunteering events over the next 6 to 9 months!

A huge thank you to the incredible team of 20 volunteers from C&W Services Singapore for spending quality time with our parents and their little ones. From games and live music to some much-needed relaxation by the beach, it was truly a day to remember. 🏖️

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We’re proud to be part of the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2024! 🌟

This year’s theme, "A Nation Beyond Second Chances", highlights the importance of communities across Singapore coming together to build an inclusive society, giving ex-offenders the opportunity to take ownership of their transformation.

At HCSA Community Services, we recognise how vital community support is for our ex-offender peers. Our CEO Mrs Kim Lang Khalil, along with HCSA Highpoint residents, volunteers and staff, participated in the run, standing alongside fellow Singaporeans to champion a future where ex-offenders are given the support they need to reintegrate and rebuild their lives 🏃‍♂️💛

👉 We invite you to help us provide a safe and substance-free shelter for our residents at Highpoint! Visit our link in bio to find out how you can donate or volunteer with us today.

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🌟 Celebrating 5 Years of AIMS 🌟

To mark the special occasion, HCSA Highpoint hosted an anniversary dinner on 17 August for AIMS, our alumni after-care group. We were joined by Guest-of-Honour Assoc Prof @muhammadfaishalibrahim, Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development.

The festivities began with a rousing sing-along to "Home," celebrating Singapore`s National Day, followed by a warm welcome from Shawn Lim, Head of HCSA Highpoint, and an introduction to AIMS by Samuel Wong, our Aftercare Manager. We also heard an encouraging testimonial from an AIMS member about his recovery journey.

In his opening remarks, Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim recognised the commitment of our AIMS members to their desistance journey. He also thanked our Everesting for Second Chances campaign sponsors, partners, and participants for coming together to support the rehabilitation of ex-offenders in Singapore.

Medals were presented to AIMS members who have achieved at least 5 years of positive change and desistance; and tokens of appreciation were presented to our @secondchancessg sponsors, partners, and top fundraisers and participants.

We enjoyed an energetic dance performance by WISDOM, the pro-social support network by AIMS members` significant others, before wrapping up the night with a lucky draw for AIMS members.

A huge thank you to MOS Faishal for spending time with us, and to all our guests for being part of this meaningful celebration. Your support is crucial in helping us make a difference in the lives of ex-offenders and their families. 💖

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On 14 August, HCSA SPIN was invited to the NUS Graduate Diploma in Social Work Graduation & Awards 2024 🏆 We`re honoured to receive the Appreciation Award 2024, recognising our fifth year of support to NUS social work students in their field education.

Jeanne Lin, our Senior Social Worker, provides clinical supervision to NUS social work students during their internship placement at SPIN — offering them real-world experience as a social worker and integration of theory with practice through on-the-job training.

Our heartbeat is to nurture the next generation of user-centric social workers and uplift the ethics of the profession. We guide the students in applying classroom knowledge to field practice, provide them a conducive environment to discuss their learning points and difficulties, and provide feedback on their skills and casework management, so that our social work interns can grow in their competencies and flourish in their chosen vocation.

Thank you, NUS Department of Social Work, for partnering with us to mentor tomorrow’s social workers. Here`s to many more years of collaboration! 🙌

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📢 Our Annual Report 2023 is live, and we`re thrilled to share it with you! In the past year, sustainability in our services, finance, and environment has been a key focus and a major topic of discussion across #teamHCSA.

2023 was also special, as we joined the Ministry of Social and Family Development in honouring the Year of Celebrating Social Service Partners. A massive thank you to our partners who have come together and supported HCSA – from corporates, foundations and grantmakers, community groups and schools, to families and individuals. Your belief in our mission helps us empower the vulnerable to discover their purpose for a more abundant life.

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🔗 Click our link in bio for the full Annual Report 2023

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On 17 July, we welcomed the team from @singaporeprisonservice (SPS) to HCSA Community Services, to learn more about HCSA Highpoint.

The day started with our CEO Mrs Kim Lang Khalil sharing an overview of HCSA`s history. The Highpoint team then shared insights into the services available for residents during their stay, employment and accommodation support they can tap on and the AIMS alumni after-care group that supports them post-residency. We wrapped up the visit with a Q&A session, and a walk-about tour around HCSA.

Thank you SPS for visiting us! We are excited to grow our partnership and continue supporting the ex-offender community 🤝

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We had a great time hosting the Community Chest (ComChest) team on 16 July 🧡 Our strategic partners visited to learn more about HCSA Community Services and to gain insights into HCSA SPIN, which empowers single parents with funding support from ComChest.

Our CEO Mrs Kim Lang Khalil kicked things off with a warm welcome and an introduction to HCSA. The heads of our four signature programmes – Highpoint, Dayspring, SPIN and Academy – then shared more about our work, followed by a dialogue session.

We took the team on a tour around HCSA before heading to the Academy, where the visit ended on a delectable note with a three-course meal prepared by our amazing @hcsa_academy students as part of their on-the-job training.

Thank you ComChest for taking the time to visit! #teamHCSA appreciates your partnership and support ✨

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This World Hepatitis Day, we are thrilled to announce a new milestone in Singapore`s journey towards eliminating the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030!

On 25 July 2024, HCSA Community Services and Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Phase II of the Educate, Test, Treat! (ETT) initiative 🎉

Launched in July 2022, the ETT initiative aims to provide former drug offenders with access to HCV screening, education and care services. With the support of @gileadsciences, @tantocksenghospital, and @tzuchisg over the past two years, more than 270 former drug offenders from participating halfway houses have been screened for HCV.

HCV infections can progress to lifelong chronic liver conditions without timely medical intervention. Tzu-Chi Foundation’s pledge of $83,000 to the ETT initiative this year ensures that treatment will continue to be made accessible for low-income former drug offenders.

Thank you Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Digital Development and Information, for gracing our event and witnessing the MoU signing in support of our ETT initiative ❤️

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