Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

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Help us Go Make A Difference by contributing to HCSA Community Services’ Go M.A.D! Challenge Campaign, and empower the vulnerable in our society by providing our beneficiaries a path to a better life by rebuilding their lives, helping them to reintegrate into society and become productive members.

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Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Help us Go Make A Difference by contributing to HCSA Community Services’ Go M.A.D! Challenge Campaign, and empower the vulnerable in our society by providing our beneficiaries a path to a better life by rebuilding their lives, helping them to reintegrate into society and become productive members.

Here’s how you can Go Make A Difference!

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Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Help us Go Make A Difference by contributing to HCSA Community Services’ Go M.A.D! Challenge Campaign, and empower the vulnerable in our society by providing our beneficiaries a path to a better life by rebuilding their lives, helping them to reintegrate into society and become productive members.

Here’s how you can Go Make A Difference!

*If you are making a donation via HCSA’s website, PayNow, or Internet Banking, please kindly state “GoMAD25” in the remarks.

Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Help us Go Make A Difference by contributing to HCSA Community Services’ Go M.A.D! Challenge Campaign, and empower the vulnerable in our society by providing our beneficiaries a path to a better life by rebuilding their lives, helping them to reintegrate into society and become productive members.

Here’s how you can Go Make A Difference!

*If you are making a donation via HCSA’s website, PayNow, or Internet Banking, please kindly state “GoMAD25” in the remarks.

Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Help us Go Make A Difference by contributing to HCSA Community Services’ Go M.A.D! Challenge Campaign, and empower the vulnerable in our society by providing our beneficiaries a path to a better life by rebuilding their lives, helping them to reintegrate into society and become productive members.

Here’s how you can Go Make A Difference!

*If you are making a donation via HCSA’s website, PayNow, or Internet Banking, please kindly state “GoMAD25” in the remarks.

Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Join HCSA in celebrating its 25th Anniversary by participating in our donor drive campaign to support sustainably HCSA’s work for our beneficiaries!

Donate here!

*Please kindly state “NewDonor” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

*Please kindly state “oneday” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, achieve a better future One Day with HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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With the lifting of Covid-19 safe management measures, most of our usual outdoor activities have resumed. For our vulnerable, this is critical not just for their economic well-being, but also for their social and emotional wellness.

For this reason, and in support of our national movement: Celebrating SG Families, we decided that our beneficiaries and their families deserve a treat with a movie night out experience! For most of us, a movie might be something trivial but to them, it is a luxury. Even if a beneficiary attends the movie alone, they know that they have us (staff, volunteers and partners) as a family at HCSA!

With your support, we’d love to present an opportunity for our beneficiaries and their families to spend time together, creating moments over a spectacular movie; and also to support HCSA’s programmes that serve our vulnerable with the funds raised.

So do consider sponsoring our beneficiaries and their families to a movie night experience today!

From 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022, all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar under Tote Board’s Enhanced Fundraising Grant. Double your donation impact today!

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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A fundraising initiative for HCSA Highpoint Halfway House to support our ex-offenders in their reintegration journey.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

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HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

A fundraising initiative for HCSA Highpoint Halfway House to support our ex-offenders in their reintegration journey.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre is Expanding!

Over the last decade, national statistics on child abuse recorded an exponential rise of more than 5 times the 383 reported cases in 2012, to a record high of 2,141 cases reported in 2021.

Since our inception in 2011 and also as the only Therapeutic Group Home for abused teenage girls, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre continues to offer a caring, safe and therapeutic environment to help teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma stemming from abuse. And as this need has grown over recent years, now more than ever, there is a pressing need for us to expand and serve a greater number of abused teenage girls.

To meet this need, Dayspring RTC will be relocating and expanding to double its residential capacity to serve more abused teenage girls, to ensure more vulnerable girls can receive the life-saving treatment and support they need. To do so, HCSA is aiming to raise $500,000 with your support. Furthermore, Tote Board will match 40% of every dollar donated, thus increasing your donation impact!

To make a donation, click here.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “HCSAFAM” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

Thank you 96.3好FM for the opportunity to share our story on the important work being done at HCSA Dayspring to support teenage girls who have gone through complex trauma ❤️

Our CEO Kim Lang Khalil shares how Dayspring equips residents with positive coping skills in response to their trauma triggers. Additionally, therapy support is extended to the residents’ families, facilitating reconciliation sessions as well.

OWENA alumna Ting Ting (name changed to protect her privacy) recounts her journey as a former resident, rooted in the pain of her parents often not being present and having experienced sexual abuse when she was younger.

When Ting Ting entered Dayspring, she initially had little willpower to become better. However, with the love and patience of her care team, she gradually found a sense of belonging. Ting Ting echoes Kim Lang’s sharing that therapy has guided her towards re-integration back into her family.

Join us in spreading awareness of complex trauma and support for trauma survivors! Tune into the full conversation or share it with your friends ✨

STEP UP Mentorship helps ex-offenders and trauma survivors re-integrate back into our community by facilitating our community stakeholders to journey alongside them.

To thank our Mentors, Mentor Supports, and Relationship Managers who have participated in the STEP UP 2023/24 mentoring journey, a Volunteers’ Appreciation Lunch was organised by HCSA Community Services and hosted by Allen & Overy.

Our volunteers, from different corporate organisations, have come together to work closely with our Mentees in building up different aspects of their lives such as identifying career options, developing communication skills and building strong relationships with others.

A special thanks goes out to Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Social and Family Development for gracing our event and honouring our dedicated volunteers.

We are delighted to have received the Tapestry of Love today, organised by Elpis @ Hideout, Zonta Singapore and To.gather Studio in celebration of International Women’s Day.

The Tapestry comprises of 360 granny squares crocheted by 40 individuals from diverse backgrounds, including our alumni from HCSA Dayspring.

The Tapestry was presented by First Lady Ms Jane Ittogi to Adelene Wee, one of the founders of Dayspring. It will find its home at Dayspring’ upcoming new premises for girls who are on a journey of healing from complex trauma, with a message of love and hope for the residents.

A very big thank you to all our partners, supporters and alumni for including our young women in IWD through this gift of warmth and encouragement!

What are holidays without fun!

Our HCSA SPIN clients, single parents and/or lone caregivers, had a blast at the Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) on 12 March! For many of our SPIN parents/caregivers and children, it was a first-time experience and the vibrant colours, interactive exhibits, and mesmerising light projections left everyone in awe. Time flew by as they immersed themselves in fun and exploration. To make the day even more special, CMSG generously provided our clients with complimentary art kits to take home as cherished mementos.

Thank you to the team at CMSG for organising this event, making the March holiday season truly memorable for our SPIN clients! A special shoutout to the four amazing CMSG volunteer tour guides in their bright orange polo tees. Despite being young seniors, their energy and enthusiasm were contagious, engaging our children with boundless energy and youthfulness.

What an unforgettable day at National Gallery Singapore (NGS)!

Our HCSA SPIN clients, single parents and/or lone caregivers, embarked on an Amazing Race, guided by our incredible volunteers from Apple Singapore! Happy parents/caregivers and excited children combed NGS to complete special tasks, take we-fies, snack on tarts and cookies, and redeem complimentary sticker packs from NGS. The day ended with a prize presentation for the winners, and exclusive Children’s Biennale Art Packs distributed to all the kids.

Thank you once again to our volunteers from Apple Singapore, National Gallery Singapore for hosting us, Mother-In-Law Egg Tarts for providing savoury treats and our SPIN clients for their enthusiastic participation.

HCSA Community Services is humbled to be re-certified by NYU Langone Health to provide Trauma Systems Therapy in HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre. One of three Therapeutic Group Homes in Singapore, our Residential Treatment Centre cares for teenage girls who have experienced complex trauma from repeated abuse and profound neglect.

Complex trauma results in our residents having severe and persistent difficulties managing their behavioural or emotional responses, despite support from the community. They may resort to negative coping mechanisms such as self-harm, avoidance, substance abuse or aggressive behaviour, affecting their safety and well-being. The adverse experiences that our residents have faced in their formative years has a lifelong impact on their development, including reduced social skills, poor school performance and mental health issues.

Trauma Systems Therapy is a model of care for young trauma survivors, that addresses both their emotional needs as well as contextual factors in their social environment that may trigger traumatic stress reactions. The Trauma Systems Therapy Training Center in NYU Langone Health’s NYU Grossman School of Medicine is the primary centre in the world to train agencies to establish and sustain trauma-informed care guided by Trauma Systems Therapy principles. When an organisation is ready to implement Trauma Systems Therapy independently, they are offered a certification assessment.

“HCSA Community Services is honoured to first achieve Trauma Systems Therapy certification in August 2020, and have our programme certification renewed in March 2024,” said HCSA Community Services CEO Kim Lang Khalil. “It takes a village to journey alongside young trauma survivors, and our care team helps them develop positive coping skills within a safe and healing environment, and support in managing their trauma reminders. The certification is a testimony to our team’s dedication and professionalism in helping our residents become healthy individuals who can successfully re-integrate into their schools, families and society. Congratulations to our ten colleagues who are also certified!”

Your contributions to this campaign will go towards helping our beneficiaries of ex-offenders, abused teenage girls, single parents, and at-risk individuals seeking employment in the F&B industry, celebrating all families of HCSA.

*Please kindly state “EMPOWER” in all donation transactions made towards this campaign.

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 delicious food, photo-taking, singing performances, festive games and wonderful memories. A prize presentation ceremony was held to congratulate the games winner, and best dressed individuals of the night.

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

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 Procter & Gamble (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, 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.

Dominique Choy, Board President of HCSA Community Services and co-founder of HCSA Dayspring, hosted a heartfelt appreciation lunch at HCSA Academy to honour Elpis @ Hideout, Zonta Singapore, To.gather Studio, and other volunteers who contributed to the creation of the Tapestry of Love — gifted to Dayspring which will find its home at Dayspring’s new premises for girls who are on a journey of healing from complex trauma

Guests were treated to a delightful three-course meal, meticulously prepared as part of on-the-job training for trainees of the WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts). This meal not only provided a culinary experience but also showcased the trainees’ skills in planning and executing the workflow of live Food & Beverage operations.

As lunch came to a close, representatives of Elpis @ Hideout, Zonta Singapore and To.gather Studio were presented with a token of appreciation. Thank you to everyone who made the Tapestry of Love possible and shoutout to our dedicated Academy trainees who impressed everyone with their culinary talents!

Team HCSA gathered on 19 April 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.

HCSA Community Services’ Everesting for Second Chances makes a comeback this June 2024. The Everesting Challenge will see cycling enthusiasts and athletes challenge themselves and cycle an elevation gain of 8,848m – equivalent to the height of Mount Everest. The campaign is proudly supported by Yellow Ribbon Singapore, Singapore Cycling Federation and National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.

Proceeds from the fundraising challenge will be directed towards HCSA Highpoint and HCSA Academy to support ex-offenders in their reintegration journey. HCSA Highpoint and HCSA Academy play a crucial role in reducing Singapore’s recidivism rate:

Highpoint empowers ex-offenders to attain permanent housing, gainful employment and financial independence, so that they can live a productive, addiction-free life and successfully reintegrate into society. Our Academy team equips ex-offenders with professional skills to secure stable employment in F&B, so that they can better support themselves and their families.

The campaign was launched on 14 April with a bicycle fellowship ride with BikeBaju, Southeast Asia’s leading cycling apparel brand. The ride started at Mount Faber and concluded at HCSA. At the launch event, BikeBaju was introduced as Everesting’s official Jersey Sponsor. This marks BikeBaju’s inaugural collaboration with a Singaporean organisation, formalised by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at HCSA.

On 31 May, we hosted a Dedication and Home Blessing for HCSA Dayspring’s new premises at Wan Tho Avenue. We were joined by our HCSA Community Services’ staff, board members, Dayspring Management Committee and invited guests.

CEO Mrs Kim Lang Khalil gave a warm welcome to all and Dayspring Management Committee Chair (and Board President) Ms Dominique Choy presented an introduction of Dayspring’s history. Staff, board members and guests were then invited to go on a walk around the premises, to dedicate and bless each room. The event ended with a moment of appreciation for our Dayspring staff team.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in planning, and raising funds and support for Dayspring’s move!

Our HCSA SPIN single-parent families had an incredible day out with Hongkong Land volunteers at Edible Garden City ✨ 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.

We are immensely grateful to Hongkong Land Limited 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!

On 30 January 2024, HCSA Highpoint hosted a Thanksgiving and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to honour the dedicated volunteers who have supported us on our journey. The event saw the participation of 68 residents, volunteers and staff, who enjoyed a delicious buffet and engaged in lively conversations.

During the event, guests heard from Shawn Lim, Head of HCSA Highpoint, who provided a brief overview of Highpoint, followed by heartfelt expressions of gratitude from residents towards the alumni members and volunteers for their unwavering support.

The night concluded with the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation and goody bags to 33 volunteers, recognising their invaluable contributions.

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!

On 24 Jan and 3 Feb, we welcomed a total of 24 overseas students on a learning journey to HCSA Community Services! The students, who were part of Empact’s Study Camp, were in Singapore to learn more about our nation’s social issues and solutions.

The day started with an introduction of HCSA, an overview of Singapore’s social landscape and a walkabout tour by our Partnerships team. The students then heard from our Highpoint team and resident about its transitional living programme. The learning journey ended with a sharing session from our Director of Partnerships & Strategic Communications, Andrew Ong.

Thank you Empact for giving us the opportunity to be part of the students’ journey! We hope that this has given them a greater insight into the work that HCSA does and the community that we continue to empower ❤️

Thank you for being part of our Everesting Event & Family Carnival on 29 June 2024! With over 500 supporters and volunteers partaking in food, games & festivities, the atmosphere was brimming with excitement!

Half of our Everesting Event participants managed to summit the challenge (reaching an elevation gain of 8,848M), showcasing their incredible perseverance 🚴

We are also thrilled to announce that our Everesting participants have collectively accumulated 2 million metres of elevation gain! This remarkable achievement is made possible with the contribution and effort of each participant and supporter.

Take a look at some of the memorable moments from the event here: Album 1 | Album 2

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 Singapore Prison Service, Yellow Ribbon Singapore, AWWA, Allkin Singapore and New Hope Community Services for this opportunity to share and learn from one another

AIMS — HCSA Highpoint’s alumni after-care group — had a fantastic Family Day on 1 June ❤️ Loved ones of AIMS members, our Highpoint residents, staff and volunteers all joined in for a fun-filled event!

We enjoyed a BBQ Party with games and performances. Everyone took turns at the grill, making sure there was plenty of food for all. By the end of the night, all guests had full tummies and happy hearts.

A big thanks to everyone who made it such a memorable evening!

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 Gilead Sciences, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Tzu-Chi Foundation 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 ❤️

On 17 July, we welcomed the team from Singapore Prison Service (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 🤝