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2024

CAPITAL 958 – “12名学生在新加坡基督教青年会华语演讲比赛中脱颖而出” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards)

14 May 2024

https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/capital-958wotingxinwen-175626/12mingxueshengzaixinjiapojidujiaoqingnianhuihuayuyanjiangbisaizhongtuoyingerchu-14-05-2024-2465966?cid=internal_sharetool_melisten_mobileandroidphone_14052024

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8world – “12名学生在新加坡基督教青年会华语演讲比赛中脱颖而出” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards)

14 May 2024

https://www.8world.com/singapore/17th-ymca-mandarin-speaking-awards-2454861

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Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会华语演讲比赛印族女童未获奖却赢得掌声” (17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards)

14 May 2024

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240514-3663998

2023

TODAYonline – “Gen Z Speaks: I’m a youth with autism. I once worried about finding work but skills training has given me hope”

5 February 2023

https://www.todayonline.com/gen-z-speaks/gen-z-speaks-im-youth-autism-i-once-worried-about-finding-work-skills-training-has-given-me-hope-2100811

The Straits Times – “Budget 2023: Extension of 250% tax deduction for donations until 2026 welcomed by charities”

21 February 2023

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2023-extension-of-250-tax-deduction-for-donations-until-2026-welcomed-by-charities

8world – “本地十名特需人士8月挑战攀登富士山” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch)

16 June 2023

https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-special-needs-inclusive-challenge-launch-2161266

CAPITAL 958 – YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch

16 June 2023

https: //youtu.be/J1BudsjlDzs

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Lianhe Zaobao – “本地10名特需者登富士山锻炼心志” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge Launch)

16 June 2023

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230616-1405085

8world – “特需大使为筹款而登富士山助教：正苦练且持续进步中” (YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge)

21 June 2023

https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-special-needs-mt-fuji-2164261

UWeekly – YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge – Takashimaya x YMCA Plates Fundraising Sales

8 July 2023

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The Straits Times – Singaporeans with special needs summit Mt Fuji in Japan

2 September 2023

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singaporeans-with-special-needs-summit-mt-fuji-in-japan

Mothership – 10 S’porean climbers with disabilities summit Mount Fuji in Japan

2 September 2023

https://mothership.sg/2023/09/10-singaporean-disabled-climbers-scale-mount-fuji-japan/

The Star – Singaporeans with special needs summit Mt Fuji

3 September 2023

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/09/03/singaporeans-with-special-needs-summit-mt-fuji

The Independent Singapore News – Singaporeans with special needs climb Mt Fuji

3 September 2023

Singaporeans with special needs climb Mt Fuji

EssentiallySports – Not One but 10 Special Needs Climbers From Singapore Scaled Japan’s Tallest Mountain

3 September 2023

https://www.essentiallysports.com/viral-sports-moments-news-climbing-news-not-one-but-ten-special-needs-climbers-from-singapore-scaled-japans-tallest-mountain/

CNA938 – Climbers with special needs peak Mount Fuji

5 September 2023

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/climbers-special-needs-peak-mount-fuji-3746756

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More than just speaking good English – YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards 2023

9 October 2023

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/more-just-speaking-good-english-3831576

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Mothership – Firsthand: 10 Singaporeans with disabilities climbed Mt. Fuji

13 October 2023

https:// www.tiktok.com/@mothership.firsthand/video/7289333893969267976

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Mothership – Firsthand: S’porean special needs climbers summit Mt Fuji after 12 weeks’ training

15 October 2023

https://mothership.sg/2023/10/special-needs-climb-mount-fuji/

Lianhe Zaobao – 10特需青年结伴登富士山为基督教青年会筹款逾17万元 (10 young people with special needs climbed Mount Fuji together to raise more than $170,000 for the YMCA)

22 October 2023

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231022-1444968

The Straits Times – Minor Issues: When parenting feels like an uphill climb

29 October 2023

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/minor-issues-when-parenting-feels-like-an-uphill-climb

Lianhe Zaobao – 东北社理会设奖助学金助特需者发展才艺 (North East Community Development Council offers scholarships and bursaries to help people with special needs develop their talents)

11 November 2023

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231111-1449465

2022

Capital 958FM – “城市早点名: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022)

4 February 2022

Capital 958FM – “城市早点名: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

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UFM1003 – “⽣活可精彩: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022)

4 February 2022

UFM1003 – “⽣活可精彩: 演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

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883Jia – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022)

15 February 2022

883Jia – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

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96.3 Hao FM – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛” (YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2022)

16 February 2022

96.3 Hao FM – “演讲赛项与华语演讲⽐赛”

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Capital 95.8FM – “YMCA’s 1st Honour Luncheon”

16 March 2022

Capital 95.8FM – “YMCA’s 1st Honour Luncheon”

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The Straits Times – “YMCA on track to hit 75% success target outcome for its youth vocational programme”

17 March 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/ymca-on-track-to-hit-75-success-target-outcome-for-its-youth-vocational-programme

The Straits Times – “YMCA-Inclus training programme places special needs persons in hotel, F&B jobs”

14 April 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/ymca-inclus-training-programme-places-special-needs-persons-in-hotel-fb-jobs

LianHe Zaobao – “基督教青年会与社企为智障者提供就业培训” (The YMCA and social enterprises provide employment training for people with intellectual disabilities)

14 April 2022

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220415-1262854

8world – “首批参与基督教青年会职训桥梁规划学员已毕业” (The first batch of students participating in the YMCA-Inclus Train & Place Series have graduated)

14 April 2022

https://www.8world.com/singapore/ymca-inclus-training-series-1782146

Shin Min Daily News – “轻微智障青年今盼应聘饮食服务工作” (Youth with mild intellectual disabilities hope to secure employment in the hospitality and service sector)

14 April 2022

Shin Min Daily News – “轻微智障青年今盼应聘饮食服务工作”

Capital 95.8FM – YMCA-Inclus Train & Place Series Graduation Ceremony

14 April 2022

https: //youtu.be/ZPsoH6XoWCk

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The Straits Times – YMCA challenge raising money, promoting inclusivity for those with special needs

4 June 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-challenge-raising-money-promoting-inclusivity-for-those-with-special-needs

Lianhe Zaobao – 举办 “攀登富士山” 挑战 YMCA为特需者筹善款 (YMCA organises virtual challenge to Mt Fuji to raise funds for persons with special needs)

5 June 2022

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220605-1279694

Lianhe Zaobao – 义工施与得 (The contributions and gains of a volunteer)

20 June 2022

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220620-1284658

The Straits Times – Primary schools doing more to help needy pupils join student care centres

22 August 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/primary-schools-doing-more-to-help-needy-pupils-join-student-care-centres

CNA938 – 35th YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards

7 October 2022

https: //youtu.be/GMi4ZWOgmCA

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Yahoo! Finance – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience

30 September 2022

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-090500217.html

AsiaOne – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience

30 September 2022

http://www.asiaone.com/business/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-camp-ymca-singapore-offering-first-cross

PR Newswire – Allschool Successfully Debuts Hybrid Learning Camp with the YMCA of Singapore, Offering the First Cross-border Hybrid Learning Experience

30 September 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-camp-with-the-ymca-of-singapore-offering-the-first-cross-border-hybrid-learning-experience-301637598.html

The Straits Times – YMCA raises $163k for vocational training of at-risk youth and those with special needs

11 November 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-raises-163k-for-vocational-training-of-at-risk-youth-and-those-with-special-needs

The Straits Times – Low-income families applying for public rental flat to get automatic ComLink support

19 November 2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/low-income-families-applying-for-public-rental-flat-to-get-automatic-comlink-support

2021

The Business Times – “Charity offers money back guarantee for youth intervention programme”

25 January 2021

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/charity-offers-money-back-guarantee-for-youth-intervention-programme

CNA 938’s Money Mind, 11am – “An Inclusive Challenge”

22 February 2021

https://fb.watch/3YbcNmhLWN/

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The Straits Times – “8 people with special needs to scale Mt Fuji virtually as part of YMCA fund-raising effort”

27 February 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/scaling-mount-fuji-virtually-as-part-of-fundraising-effort-for-people-with-special-needs

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MediaCorp Channel 5 News Tonight, 9pm (from 23:00)

27 February 2021

https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Feb-2021-CH-5-News-Tonight-201419

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CNA Singapore Tonight (from 22:50)

27 February 2021

Singapore Tonight – 27 February 2021 – CNA (channelnewsasia.com)

Berita Mediacorp – “‘Daki’ Gunung Fuji sambil kumpul dana bagi golongan keperluan khas” (‘Climb’ Mount Fuji virtually while raising funds for special needs)

27 February 2021

https://berita.mediacorp.sg/mobilem/singapura/daki-gunung-fuji-sambil-kumpul-dana-bagi-golongan-keperluan-khas/4578548.html

8 World – “哈莉玛总统为基督教青年会发起虚拟登山挑战拉开序幕” (President Halimah Yacob kicks off virtual climbing challenge for the YMCA)

27 February 2021

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJYpRY2iBQ8&feature=youtu.be

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Singapore News Today – “8 people with special needs to scale Mt Fuji virtually as part of YMCA fund-raising effort, Singapore News & Top Stories”

27 February 2021

https://bit.ly/3qoYXKo

Seithi Mediacorp – “சிங்கப்பூரில் இருந்தவாறே ஃபுஜி மலையை ஏறும் சவால் – எப்படி?” (How do you challenge Mt Fuji in Singapore?)

27 February 2021

https://bit.ly/3sUMpf4

The Straits Times – “Off to climb ‘Mount Fuji’ here to raise funds for special needs youth”

28 February 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/off-to-climb-mount-fuji-here-to-raise-funds-for-special-needs-youth

Berita Harian – “‘Belia keperluan khas azam selesaikan misi ‘mendaki’ Gunung Fuji” (Youths with special needs determined to take on the challenge to climb Mount Fuji)

28 February 2021

https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/belia-keperluan-khas-azam-selesaikan-misi-mendaki-gunung-fuji

LianHe Zaobao – “去年受疫情影响而取消, 八特需登山者将“登顶”富士山” (Cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Eight climbers with special needs will ‘climb’ Mount Fuji)

28 February 2021

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210228-1127407

The Straits Times – “Temasek Polytechnic and Sumitomo Life launch digital upskilling programme for persons with disabilities”

24 March 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/temasek-polytechnic-and-sumitomo-life-launch-digital-upskilling

The New Paper – “Autistic student first to summit Mount Fuji virtually in challenge”

19 April 2021

https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/autistic-student-first-summit-mount-fuji-virtually-challenge

Salt&Light – “Student with autism has reached the symbolic peak of Mount Fuji… twice”

22 April 2021

Student with autism has reached symbolic peak of Mount Fuji … twice

The Straits Times – “YMCA Inclusive Challenge 2021 to raise funds, awareness for those with special needs”

4 July 2021

YMCA Inclusive Challenge 2021 to raise funds, awareness for those with special needs, Sport News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

8world.com – “自闭青年日绕组屋60圈累积里程成功“登上”富士山” (Youth with autism walks around his block 60 times to conquer Mt Fuji virtually)

4 July 2021

自闭青年日绕组屋60圈累积里程成功“登上”富士山 (8world.com)

The Straits Times – “Cycle, walk and run for a special needs cause”

5 July 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/cycle-walk-and-run-for-a-special-needs-cause

Lianhe Zaobao – “公众可“攀登”富士山累积125公里为特需者筹款” (Members of the public can conquer Mt Fuji for a total of 125km to raise funds for persons with special needs)

5 July 2021

公众可“攀登”富士山累积125公里为特需者筹款 | 早报 (zaobao.com.sg)

CNA 938’s Money Mind, 11.10am – “New Three-Way Partnership to Boost Youth Intervention Programme Effectiveness”

28 July 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/low-income-families-applying-for-public-rental-flat-to-get-automatic-comlink-support

Seithi Mediacorp – “சிறப்புத் தேவையுடையவர்களுக்கு வேலை வாய்ப்பு – சிறந்த நடைமுறைகளைப் பின்பற்றிய 100 நிறுவனங்களுக்கும் தனிநபர்களுக்கும் கௌரவம்” (Job Opportunity for Special Needs – Honors 100 companies and individuals who follow best practices)

27 August 2021

https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/mobilet/singapore/special-needs-work-help/4649452.html

The Straits Times – “Youth with autism ‘climbs’ Everest nearly three times over to raise funds for young people with special needs”

28 August 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/youth-with-autism-climbs-everest-nearly-three-times-over

CNA – “Building a caring society requires efforts of everyone: President Halimah”

1 September 2021

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnIyMD4wb3c

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The Business Times – “Empathy, purpose and hope: Giving strengthens society”

2 December 2021

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/company-of-good/empathy-purpose-and-hope-giving-strengthens-society

Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会办软技能培训课程助辍学生提升就业能力” (YMCA organises soft skills training courses to help dropout students improve their employability)

21 December 2021

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20211221-1225045

2020

The Straits Times Life – “YMCA Charity Movie Night – Little Women (2019)”

3 January 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/charity-offers-money-back-guarantee-for-youth-intervention-programme

Salt&Light – “Disabled does not mean unable: 10 persons with special needs ascend Mount Fuji”

29 February 2020

http: //saltandlight.sg/service/disabled-does-not-mean-unable-10-persons-with-special-needs-ascend-mount-fuji/

Salt&Light – “He sold his companies, donated his assets and became a janitor: YMCA CEO Steve Loh’s headlong journey into missions”

13 March 2020

https: //saltandlight.sg/service/he-sold-his-companies-donated-his-assets-and-became-a-janitor-ymca-ceo-steve-lohs-headlong-journey-into-missions/

Salt&Light – “Want to donate your $600 Here are some ways you can spread kindness”

20 April 2020

http: //saltandlight.sg/news/want-to-donate-your-s600-here-are-some-ways-you-can-spread-kindness/

Sassymamasg – “Restaurant Deals & Food Delivery in Singapore: Let’s #SaveFNBSG”

27 April 2020

https://www.sassymamasg.com/food-delivery-singapore-online-app-takeaway/

Berita Harian – “YMCA sumbang makanan kepada pekerja asing”

27 April 2020

https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/ymca-sumbang-makanan-kepada-pekerja-asing

Lianhe Zaobao – “小贩等捐食物水果基督青少年会为客工送餐” (Hawkers donate food and fruits, YMCA delivers meals to migrant workers)

27 April 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200427-1048635

Honeycombers – “Alternative food delivery platforms in Singapore where you can order directly from restaurants”

30 April 2020

Alternative food delivery platforms in Singapore where you can order directly from restaurants

Salt&Light – “Hawkers and taxi drivers team up to deliver meals to needy, despite their own bills to pay”

4 May 2020

http: //saltandlight.sg/service/hawkers-and-taxi-drivers-team-up-to-deliver-meals-to-needy-despite-their-own-bills-to-pay/

Seithi Mediacorp – “வருமானம் இழந்தோரைக் கொண்டு வசதி குறைந்தோருக்கு உதவும் அறநிறுவனங்கள்” (Charities help the underprivileged with income loss)

7 May 2020

https://bit.ly/38cdOl7

TODAYOnline – “Charities give workers and hawkers affected by circuit breaker a leg up with food delivery for the needy”

7 May 2020

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/charities-give-workers-and-hawker-affected-circuit-breaker-leg-food-delivery-needy

TODAYOnline – “Charities give workers and hawkers affected by circuit breaker a leg up with food delivery for the needy”

8 May 2020

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=670101256897192

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Stomp – “Kindness shared is multiplied: Toa Payoh stall gives free egg and more meat in chicken rice despite poor business”

14 May 2020

https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/toa-payoh-stall-gives-free-egg-and-more-meat-in-chicken-rice-how-kindness-shared-is

MarketinginAsia – “Project Makan – Alvin Yapp Co-Founder of The Social Kitchen If you have seen hunger in the eyes of a child you know what it means to be hungry”

16 May 2020

https://marketinginasia.com/2020/05/16/project-makan/

8world News – “【暖心驿站】善心人捐饭给医护和老人鸡饭摊主加蛋加菜重现甘榜精神” (Kind stall owner donates rice to doctors, nurses and elderly, Chicken rice stall owner adds egg and vegetables to revive Kampung Spirit)

17 May 2020

https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/poh-kee-chicken-rice-1134071

Channel 8 前线追踪 – “慈善团体上门送餐食婆婆笑逐颜开！” (Charities deliver meals to doorsteps, aunty feels grateful)

29 May 2020

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z11OftrtV4

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ONE FM 91.3 – BySGForSG and YMCA Wok the Talk

31 May 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/low-income-families-applying-for-public-rental-flat-to-get-automatic-comlink-support

The Straits Times – “Non-profit food delivery platform helps hawkers to go online”

1 June 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/non-profit-food-delivery-platform-helps-hawkers-to-go-online

The New Paper – “Non-profit food delivery platform helps hawkers go online”

1 June 2020

https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/non-profit-food-delivery-platform-helps-hawkers-go-online

Kiss92 FM – BySGForSG and YMCA Wok the Talk

2 June 2020

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnIyMD4wb3c

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Sethlui – “Support Our Hawkers and and Aid in Charity By Placing Delivery Orders With BySGForSG”

2 June 2020

https://sethlui.com/bysgforsg-delivery-singapore-june-2020/#ixzz6OMPKk300

The Business Times – “Citi’s Covid-19 relief efforts to aid marginalised, migrant workers”

3 June 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/citis-covid-19-relief-efforts-to-aid-marginalised-migrant-workers

The Straits Times – “Citi announces 3 initiatives to help community Covid-19 relief efforts”

3 June 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/citi-announces-3-initiatives-to-help-community-covid-19-relief-efforts

City Nomads – “A Guide to Hawker Stalls We Love With Islandwide Delivery in Singapore”

4 June 2020

A Guide To Hawker Stalls We Love With Islandwide Delivery In Singapore

TODAYOnline – “Food, money, toiletries giveaways – businesses chip in to support charities as donations dry up”

6 June 2020

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/food-money-toiletries-giveaways-businesses-chip-support-charities-donations-dry

The Straits Times – “Inclusive model hunt goes online amid safe distancing measures”

8 June 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inclusive-model-hunt-goes-online-amid-safe-distancing-measures

Business Times – “Citi partners YMCA to support vulnerable groups in Singapore”

10 June 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/citi-partners-ymca-to-support-vulnerable-groups-in-singapore

The Straits Times IN – “Students go virtual to further their social causes”

15 June 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/citi-partners-ymca-to-support-vulnerable-groups-in-singapore

The Straits Times – “Artists’ work on sale to raise funds for charities of their choice”

22 June 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/artists-works-on-sale-to-raise-funds-for-charities-of-their-choice

The Straits Times – “Cloud kitchen to offer jobs to vulnerable groups, help food heritage brands survive”

31 July 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cloud-kitchen-to-offer-jobs-to-vulnerable-groups-help-food-heritage-brands-survive

The Business Times – “New relief fund and pledge of 1,000 jobs extended to hospitality and F&B workers”

6 August 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/new-relief-fund-and-pledge-of-1000-jobs-extended-to-hospitality-and-fb-workers

Travel Weekly Asia – “Relief fund to support Covid-affected tourism workers”

6 August 2020

https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Bits-and-Bobs/Relief-fund-to-support-Covid-affected-tourism-workers

Hotel Mag – “The ‘Uplift Fund’”

6 August 2020

https://www.hotelsmag.com/Industry/News/Details/93637

Lianhe Zaobao – “世代承诺恪守信约援助小贩并惠及他人” (A promise between generations – Supporting hawkers and helping others)

9 August 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20200809-1075543

The Business Times, Pg 22 – “Giving back to communities”

13 August 2020

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/company-of-good/giving-back-to-communities

Burpple – “New Restaurants, Cafes & Bars in Singapore: August 2020”

August 2020

https://www.burpple.com/list/533373/new-restaurants-cafes-bars-in-singapore-august-2020

Salt and Light – “Cloud Kitchen launched at YMCA employs the needy and helps Singapore food heritage brands”

13 August 2020

https ://saltandlight.sg/news/cloud-kitchen-launched-at-ymca-employs-the-needy-and-helps-singapore-food-heritage-brands/

Capital958FM, 730pm – “Singapore’s first social enterprise cloud kitchen: The Social Kitchen”

13 August 2020

https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Bits-and-Bobs/Relief-fund-to-support-Covid-affected-tourism-workers

The Edge Singapore – “Exciting new eats”

21 August 2020

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/options/things-do/exciting-new-eats

Travel Weekly Asia – “Relief fund to support Covid-affected tourism workers”

6 August 2020

https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Bits-and-Bobs/Relief-fund-to-support-Covid-affected-tourism-workers

Capital958FM, 12pm – “How the Uplift Fund is making an impact”

27 August 2020

https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Bits-and-Bobs/Relief-fund-to-support-Covid-affected-tourism-workers

CNA938’s Money Mind, 11am – “Uplifting lives during COVID-19”

2 September 2020

https://fb.watch/1xXqvKGHEx/

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Lianhe Zaobao – “与新大生隔屏互动客工隔离期间更充实”

21 October 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201021-1094417

Salt&Light – “He kept the faith til he finished the race: The Late Lee Liat Cheng, man of God and devoted friend”

9 November 2020

https: //saltandlight.sg/service/he-kept-the-faith-til-he-finished-the-race-the-late-lee-liat-cheng-man-of-god-and-devoted-friend/

The Straits Times – “4 ITE students raise $86,000 for peers affected by Covid-19 pandemic”

21 November 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/4-ite-students-raise-86k-for-peers-affected-by-covid-19-pandemic

The Straits Times – “Over 70 entities lauded as Champions of Good”

23 November 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-70-entities-lauded-as-champions-of-good

The New Paper – “Over 70 firms lauded as Champions of Good”

23 November 2020

https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/over-70-firms-lauded-champions-good

Salt&Light – “Youths raise over $450,000 for 36 social service agencies amid Covid”

30 November 2020

Youths raise over $450,000 for 36 social service agencies amid Covid | Salt&Light (saltandlight.sg)

CNA – “More than 2,400 persons with disabilities employed via SG Enable scheme since 2016”

2 December 2020

https://bit.ly/36FQcEM

Capital 958FM – “超过2400特需人士过去4年多在残障人士就业计划下成功就业”

2 December 2020

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Lianhe Zaobao – “残障人士就业计划让2400人受惠”

3 December 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201203-1105715

Berita Harian – “Lebih 2,400 individu kurang upaya dibantu dapat pekerjaan: WSG”

3 December 2020

https://www.beritaharian.sg/ekonomi-kerja/lebih-2400-individu-kurang-upaya-dibantu-dapat-pekerjaan-wsg

The Straits Times – “YMCA community heroes lauded for their efforts during pandemic”

3 December 2020

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-community-heroes-lauded-for-their-efforts-during-pandemic

Capital 958FM – “步步追踪：国际残疾人日打造包容职场”

4 December 2020

https://bit.ly/3qlxni6

Lianhe Zaobao – “基督教青年会带特需者家庭出外骑车享天伦”

5 December 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201205-1106265

Lianhe Zaobao – “全心全意做义工”

8 December 2020

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20201208-1106972

2019

CNA Insider – “‘We’re passing them hope’: The ITE student who found her purpose uplifting others”

24 February 2019

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/ite-student-elevate-digital-animation-volunteer-singapore-11282442

Lianhe Zaobao – “青年行善活动公益赛第17次举办400人竞逐” (Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes organised a programme for 400 participants for 17th time)

21 May 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190521-958099

Straits Times – “Citi Singapore raises more than $102,000 for ChildAid”

15 June 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/citi-singapore-raises-more-than-102000-for-childaid

8world.com – “义安理工与e2i联办新课程助学生托管中心人员掌握相关技能” (Ngee Ann Polytechnic and e2i launched new course to assist Student Care Centre’s staff to develop skills)

23 July 2019

https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/ngeeann-e2i-875971

Lianhe Zaobao – “义安理工与职总推出新课程提升学生托管服务人力素质” (Ngee Ann Polytechnic and NTUC launched new course to improve quality of after-school)

24 July 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190724-974978

Straits Times – “Siblings invent walking stick holder to give away to seniors”

29 July 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/siblings-invent-walking-stick-holder-to-give-away-to-seniors

Lianhe Wanbao – “给她一个赞”(Vertical Marathon Emily)

3 August 2019

https://www.facebook.com/lianhewanbao/posts/2374232832646096

Lianhe Zaobao – “自闭症双胞胎随父成功完成57 楼垂直马拉松” (Visually impaired twins followed their father and completed 57 floors of vertical marathon)

5 August 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190805-978276

Shin Min Daily News – “自闭症双胞胎挑战征富土山” (Visually impaired twins challenge Mount Fuji)

14 April 2022

Shin Min Daily News – “轻微智障青年今盼应聘饮食服务工作”

Channel 5 News 5 Tonight – Pre-Trip Coverage

22 August 2019

https: //youtu.be/ZPsoH6XoWCk

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CNA Singapore Tonight – Pre-Trip Live Interview

22 August 2019

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc87kaW2OZI

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Channel 8 狮城有约 – Pre-Trip Coverage

22 August 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220605-1279694

Suria Berita – Pre-Trip Coverage

22 August 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220620-1284658

Vasantham Seithi News – Pre-Trip Coverage

22 August 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/primary-schools-doing-more-to-help-needy-pupils-join-student-care-centres

CNA 938 – Halfway on Fuji

29 August 2019

https: //youtu.be/GMi4ZWOgmCA

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CNA 938 – Live Day 1 Coverage At Resthouse

29 August 2019

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/allschool-successfully-debuts-hybrid-learning-090500217.html

CNA Singapore Tonight

31 August 2019

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppw9T_rmyP0

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Channel 8 News– YMCA Student Care Centres

21 September 2019

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfoPxJvn2o4

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8 World News – ““LIFE”乐翻教学项目 34所托管中心导师受训学习创意教学” (‘LIFE’ Programme implemented innovative ways of teaching at 34 Care Centres)

21 September 2019

https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/student-care-centre-927811?fbclid=IwAR3jloHv4aSZKqobe_X_7roWUZBQT6d_bt_1oshpTrVRzTJtCfcgDyamGuY

Straits Times – “Spotlight on depression at YMCA youth event”

21 September 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spotlight-on-depression-at-ymca-youth-event

Shin Min Daily News – “患厌食抑郁症女郎當義工走出阴霾” (After struggling with eating disorder and depression, she found her breakthrough through volunteering)

21 September 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spotlight-on-depression-at-ymca-youth-event

8 World News – “患饮食失调忧郁症曾想自杀大学生做义工改变人生” (Volunteering changed her life after struggling with eating disorder, depression and suicide)

21 September 2019

https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/depression-profile-ymca-927666

Singapore Tatler – “The Scene, What To Do In November 2019”

2 November 2019

https://sg.asiatatler.com/society/what-to-do-in-november-2019-singapore-biennale-sweeney-todd-broadway-musical

Berita Harian – “Program ‘LIFE’ beri murid kehidupan baru”

8 November 2019

https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/program-life-beri-murid-kehidupan-baru

Singapore Tatler – “An Evening of Celebrating Inclusivity at The YMCA Giving Gala 2019”

2 December 2019

https://sg.asiatatler.com/events/ymca-giving-gala-2019-charity-silent-auction-parkroyal-at-pickering

Straits Times – “New YMCA Charity fund to support those with special needs, youth at-risk and underprivileged families”

2 December 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-ymca-charity-fund-to-support-those-with-special-needs-youth-at-risk-and

Straits Times – “YMCA sets up fund to finance community service projects”

3 December 2019

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ymca-sets-up-fund-to-finance-community-service-projects

Lianhe Zaobao – “接受半年职能培训抑郁辍学女生掌握技能重拾自信” (6 months of training developed her self-confidence)

28 December 2019

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20191228-1016490

2018

Yahoo News – “Late National Serviceman Gavin Chan honoured for volunteerism”

26 January 2018

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/late-national-serviceman-gavin-chan-honoured-volunteerism-124841380.html

Lianhe Zaobao – “回馈社会10年” (10 Years Contributing Back to Society)

15 February 2018

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zlifestyle/powerup/story20180215-835565

What’s Next Straits Times – “Youth teams out to raise funds”

16 May 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/whats-next-may-16-2018

Business Times – “Doing good, innovatively”

30 May 2018

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

ST Life – “YMCA Proms @ The Park”

6 July 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/sites/default/files/attachments/2018/07/06/st06-lif-004-00.compressed.pdf

Sunday Times – “Asean youth step in to forge friendship”

8 July 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asean-youth-step-in-to-forge-friendship

Everydaypeople.sg – “National Day 2018: 53 Heartwarming Pictures of Kindness that Make You Proud to Call Singapore Home”

10 August 2018

http://www.everydaypeople.sg/gallery/national-day-2018-53-pictures-kindness-proud-singapore-home/

Straits Times Online – “People with special needs host YMCA gala dinner to raise funds for others like themselves”

22 October 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/people-with-special-needs-host-ymca-gala-dinner-to-raise-funds-for-others-like-themselves

Straits Times – “Special night for team with special needs”

23 October 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/special-night-for-team-with-special-needs

Channel 5 News – YMCA Giving Gala 2018

23 October 2018

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

CNA News – YMCA Giving Gala 2018

23 October 2018

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

Straits Times – “ITE students turn $1,600 into $72,000 in fund-raiser”

26 November 2018

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/ite-students-turn-1600-into-72000-in-fund-raiser

Channel 8 – YMCA Silver Fiesta

December

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/doing-good-innovatively

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