Luncheon with Charity Leaders in Singapore

TCTF hosted a luncheon with 16 charity leaders in Singapore, to strengthen the ties with them while reaching out to the needy in Singapore. TCTF Council Members got the opportunities to understand more about the current trend and issues in the social service sector from the charity leaders. The gathering also provided the opportunities for the charity leaders to network and explores synergy in potential collaborations.

St. Luke’s Eldercare (Clementi Centre)

TCTF has organised Project Cheer @ St. Luke’s Eldercare (Clementi) on 25th June, in partnership with Student Advisory Centre (SAC).

The student volunteers made cakes and cookies prior to the programme, enough for 50 elderly to be served during their tea break. They also organised Bingo games and performed balloon twisting for the elderly while they were there from 2pm to 3pm. All of the elderly got at least one poodle-, sword-, or hat-shaped balloon by the end of the activities.

The event ended with song performances by volunteers from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, in both English and Chinese languages, whereby some of the elderly and staff also sang along with them.

The student volunteers have learnt that the event was meaningful to them. They have shown commitment in this project, as well as their compassion for the elderly by serving them from their heart.

St. Theresa’s Home

TCTF assisted Tecity Group’s staff in planning and executing a CSR programme with their adopted charity, Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF), at St. Theresa’s Home on 23 June.

The volunteers from Tecity Group and CCF started their programme at Dialogue in the Dark, for the children to experience how it was like when they were in a disadvantaged position (visually handicapped). The children then transformed the impactful experience into action by serving the elderly at St. Theresa’s Home.

Project Cheer is TCTF’s befriending project that connects beneficiaries or volunteers with the elderly and/or disabled who are in TCTF-supported residential homes and unable to “come out” for social interaction.

Scoring Solid Gold on keeping seniors fit

Charities catering to the elderly, such as nursing homes, do not need expensive or complicated equipment to get seniors to be more active. Simple horizontal and vertical grip bars, hand pulleys and hand or foot pedals could well do the trick, according to the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation’s Project Solid Gold. The programme, which started in 2008, assigns a consultant to assess the needs of charities working with seniors and to fit their premises with simple exercise equipment suitable for old folk.

Read The Straits Times article HERE. 

“Project Solid Gold” conceived by TCTF Programme Director, was lauded in the media for its bespoke services that add value to existing services offered at charities serving the elderly.

I, Malvolio

YARPies from Unity Primary School, Beyond Social Services and CARE went to watch the hilariously crazy, I Malvolio at NAFA Studio Theatre on 25, 26 and 28 May.

Project Solid Gold Tea Reception

Project Solid Gold (PSG) is a TCTF initiative to enhance wellness among the aged that are served by charities across Singapore. As part of PSG, TCTF installs basic exercise equipment, modifies the rest areas where the elderly congregate, and offers training to caregivers, volunteers, and elderly clients so that they enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

50 guests from 25 charities attended this tea reception held at Tan Chin Tuan Mansion, to learn more about PSG and to meet other partners who are also serving the elderly in Singapore.

Related articles on PSG:

“Scoring Solid Gold on keeping seniors fit”, The Straits Times
“Tan Chin Tuan Foundation helps senior citizens maintain wellness”, Lianhe Zaobao

Young Arts Reporter Project (YARP) Tea Reception

The regular Tête-à-tête @ TCTF Series serves as a platform to engage TCTF-supported academics, scholars, beneficiaries and partner organisations.

This time, TCTF is proud to have teen beneficiary groups from Boys’ Town, CARE, Children’s Aid Society, and Unity Primary to join the party. Guest Presenter, Mr. Steven Chia, shared about his interesting job as a journalist and news presenter with the Yarpies during the tea reception. They simply enjoyed the experience of visiting the conserved Tan Chin Tuan Mansion.

Tan Chin Tuan Foundation Scholars from NTU

The regular Tête-à-tête @ TCTF Series serves as a platform to engage TCTF-supported academics, scholars, beneficiaries and partner organizations.

On 17 Nov, TCT Exchange Fellow, Tan Cheng Siong Scholarship for Financial Journalism and TCT scholars from NTU were invited for tea at the Mansion.

Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Concert by SSO

The second Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Concert was co-organized by TCTF and the SSO at ACJC. From the SSO, Mr Darrell Ang conducted this concert, and Mr Zuo Lin was the violin soloist.

The concert was attended by TCTF beneficiaries from Children’s Aid Society, PPIS, Care.sg, The Tent, HCA, Alzheimer Disease Association, SCAS, SAVH, St. Theresa’s Home, Ju Eng Home, and Sathya Sai Social Service.

TCTF Scholars & Merit Award Winners from NAFA

This tea session serves for present NAFA scholars and merit award winners an oppurtunity to get to know more about the Foundation, the works that we do and meet charities they can volunteer with. NAFA musicians played traditional chinese music for guest.