The charities were shortlisted following discussions with my family and friends, and they represent a diversity of good intentions.
While most of these charities are Singapore-based, several of them do work overseas. Donors to them may also enjoy some tax benefits in Singapore.
I kick started this initiative by donating S$4,000 of my own funds to them. Some friends have already made private pledges to either donate S$4,000, S$400 or S$40.
Start the new year wonderfully, wish me luck, participate if you can and let's make this happen!
You can find out more about each beneficiary, watch videos about them and make a donation by clicking the respective links below (as they become available):
ACRES
Action for AIDS Singapore
AWARE
Beyond Social Services
Boys' Town
Breadline Group
Breast Cancer Foundation
Catholic Welfare Services Singapore
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore
Children's Cancer Foundation
Heartware Network
HEB-Ashram Halfway House
Lions Home For The Elders
Mercy Relief
Muhammadiyah Welfare Home
National Kidney Foundation
NUHS Fund Limited
Pangdemonium
Ren Ci Hospital
SG Enable Ltd
Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
Singapore Cancer Society
Singapore Children's Society
Singapore Heritage Society
Singapore Indian Development Association
Singapore Repertory Theatre
Society of the Aged Sick
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)
St Andrew’s Mission Hospital
The Community Justice Centre
The Law Society of Singapore Pro-Bono Services Office
The Necessary Stage
The Singapore Association for the Deaf
The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
The Theatre Practice
TRCL - The Business Times Budding Artists Fund
Very Special Arts Singapore Ltd
Wild Rice Ltd
Yellow Ribbon Fund
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
