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Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of teenage girls who have survived abuse or neglect? Join our team as a Youth Mentor and provide trauma-informed care to our HCSA Dayspring residents 💖

As a Youth Mentor, you’ll ensure that the residents’ basic personal, physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, educational and social needs are met. You’ll also gain valuable experience in trauma work and have opportunities for career growth and development.

Ready to make an impact? Click the link in our bio to apply today 🙌

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On 20 June 2024, HCSA Highpoint hosted the CARE Network Learning Journey for MSF Transitional Shelter Operators 🏠

The event began with a joint presentation by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) and Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG) on their Throughcare Approach for inmates` rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Participants then toured the premises of Highpoint, where our team shared best practices for operators.

We had small group discussions, focused on overcoming current operational challenges and improving collaboration to support the housing needs of ex-offenders in their reintegration journey.

Shawn Lim, Head of Highpoint, and SUPT Ho Kim Teck, Senior Assistant Director (Community Reintegration Branch) at SPS, wrapped up the event with insights on how we can better serve our clients as part of the local community for a caring and inclusive society.

Thank you once again to @singaporeprisonservice, @yellowribbonsg, @allkinsingapore, @awwasg and @nhcs.sg for this opportunity to share and learn from one another ❤️

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Our HCSA SPIN single-parent families had an incredible day out with Hongkong Land volunteers at @ediblegardencity 🌿✨ Around 50 participants, including 30 enthusiastic volunteers from @hongkong.land and 20 SPIN families, enjoyed a hands-on gardening workshop.

We toured the beautiful garden, learned about food security, identified various herbs and vegetables and how to grow and use them, and discovered the essential role earthworms play in fertilising the soil. Each participant even brought home a small pot of sweet potato cuttings. 🍠 🌱

To top it all off, Hongkong Land provided our families with the hearty bags that they had previously packed. A heartfelt thank you to Hongkong Land for organising this wonderful outing and to Edible Garden City for hosting us. Your support makes a meaningful impact. 💕

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Are you a corporate partner interested in making an impact? We`d love to hear from you. Write to us at givehope@hcsa.org.sg to learn how your organisation can get involved in our programmes.

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We are immensely grateful to Hongkong Land for their unwavering support and partnership. 20 dedicated volunteers from @hongkong.land gathered and packed 100 hearty bags filled with groceries and stationery for HCSA SPIN`s single-parent families on 16 May.

Our CEO, Kim Lang Khalil, also presented a token of appreciation to Kwok Yuen Mun, General Manager, People & Culture, South Asia, in recognition of their invaluable contribution.

2024 marks the third year of Hongkong Land`s support through their HOME Fund project, making a significant impact on our community. Notably, Hongkong Land was our first corporate partner to support SPIN’s single-parent children by providing access to tech and educational resources, including personal online tuition, to help with their academic challenges.

Thank you, Hongkong Land, for your continuous dedication to enriching the lives of single-parent families. Your generosity and commitment make a world of difference. 💖

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We were thrilled to host the GIC x HCSA Highpoint Masak Masak event on 11 May, a landmark volunteering activity curated for our first engagement with GIC. This special event aimed not only to give back but also to deepen understanding of the reintegration challenges ex-offenders face in Singapore.

Highpoint alumni (AIMS) and their significant others (WISDOM) joined hands with GIC volunteers to cook a delightful lunch for our Highpoint residents. Together, we prepared a sumptuous menu featuring Authentic Nasi Minyak, Chicken Buenos Special, Dalca Supremo, Zesty Prawn Samba, Pineapple Paceri, and Pink Fizzy Delight.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so meaningful. Your efforts have brought warmth and joy to our community. 💖

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We had an incredible time celebrating Hari Raya ✨ with HCSA Highpoint residents, alumni, their families, volunteers and staff on 30 April!

It was an evening filled with laughter, delicious food, festive games and wonderful memories.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. We hope you had as much fun as we did! 🙆‍♀️

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We are thrilled to announce that HCSA Community Services has been re-certified by NYU Langone Health to provide Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) at our HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC) 🎉

Our DRTC care team has also successfully re-certified two TST experts, three TST Practitioners and additionally, certified seven new TST Practitioners.

Complex trauma can lead to profound difficulties in managing behavioural and emotional responses, often resulting in negative coping mechanisms that affect teenage trauma survivors` safety and well-being.

With TST, our care team is better equipped to support our young female residents in regulating their emotions and address the contextual factors in their social environment that may trigger traumatic stress reactions.

Join us in celebrating this achievement! Read more on our website, link in bio 📰✨

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Our STEP UP Career-Ready Workshop: Writing a Winning Resume, was a platform for transformation. ✨The entire experience was geared towards empowering vulnerable individuals on their journey towards career success.

Participants heard from @pgcareerssg (P&G) Trainer, Robin Thadathil, how to craft resumes that reflect authenticity; and our guest speaker, Jabez Koh, shared his work experience after his release from prison. Through breakout sessions and engaging discussions with the P&G volunteers, participants honed their skills and gained confidence in navigating their career paths.

Our Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State Alvin Tan (@alvinshtan), engaged in conversations with participants about the support they have received in their journey of reintegration into society. In his closing remarks, MOS Alvin highlighted more corporates are recognising the power of mentoring, and thanked all volunteers for their dedication in guiding our participants and mentees. A token of appreciation was presented to P&G, acknowledging their partnership with HCSA Community Services.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this workshop! Your participation and enthusiasm made it a truly enriching experience. Here`s to continued growth and success on your career journeys. ❤️

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Keen to be part of STEP UP? Reach out to us at givehope@hcsa.org.sg for more details on this initiative.

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Last month, Team HCSA gathered for our bi-annual HCSA Chats – using the principles of Open Space Technology to create time and space for staff to engage deeply and creatively in conversation 💬

In this edition, we delved deeper into the theme of "We Value", one aspect of HCSA`s Organisation Value Proposition. From exploring whether `value` is top-down or bottom-up, to deciphering the essence of `caring for staff,` our team reflected on HCSA`s strengths and areas for growth, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Through open dialogue and collaboration, we strive to cultivate an environment where every voice is heard and valued 🫰

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