Calling all Groundup Leaders, Intake 2 of the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme is now open!
We know it’s hard to being a groundup leader. That’s why we have put together an immersive experience curated just for leaders like you.
Join us from August to November 2025 for a series of interactive masterclasses, reflection sessions, and dialogues, crafted specially to:
💭 Broaden your insights
🛠️ Equip you with tools, skills and connections
✨ Give your groundup that glow up it deserves
Application period: Wednesday, 25 June to Wednesday, 30 July 2025
For more detailed programme information and to sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/gb2launch
We know it’s hard to being a groundup leader. That’s why we have put together an immersive experience curated just for leaders like you.
Join us from August to November 2025 for a series of interactive masterclasses, reflection sessions, and dialogues, crafted specially to:
💭 Broaden your insights
🛠️ Equip you with tools, skills and connections
✨ Give your groundup that glow up it deserves
Application period: Wednesday, 25 June to Wednesday, 30 July 2025
For more detailed programme information and to sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/gb2launch
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talenTtrust Learning Series
Lead with Impact: Mastering Feedback & Communication for Non-Profit Leaders
🔊 Effective feedback isn’t just about what you say – it’s how you listen and lead.
✨ Join talenTtrust and ServiceNow for an interactive, in-person workshop designed to help non-profit leaders build stronger teams through intentional communication.
Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: ServiceNow, Suite 40-01, Suntec Tower 4, 6 Temasek Blvd, S038986
👩🏫 This 2-hour session is led by Jillian Wood, Company Marketing Strategy & Ops Leader (Ex-Chief of Staff) at ServiceNow and Cian Zoller, Senior Director, HR business partner, to equip managers with practical tools to:
⏺ Deliver feedback with clarity and care
⏺ Strengthen team dynamics through better listening
⏺ Cultivate a culture of open, constructive communication.
🔗 Register by 4 July, 12pm here: https://bit.ly/3FUzhCY
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.
Lead with Impact: Mastering Feedback & Communication for Non-Profit Leaders
🔊 Effective feedback isn’t just about what you say – it’s how you listen and lead.
✨ Join talenTtrust and ServiceNow for an interactive, in-person workshop designed to help non-profit leaders build stronger teams through intentional communication.
Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: ServiceNow, Suite 40-01, Suntec Tower 4, 6 Temasek Blvd, S038986
👩🏫 This 2-hour session is led by Jillian Wood, Company Marketing Strategy & Ops Leader (Ex-Chief of Staff) at ServiceNow and Cian Zoller, Senior Director, HR business partner, to equip managers with practical tools to:
⏺ Deliver feedback with clarity and care
⏺ Strengthen team dynamics through better listening
⏺ Cultivate a culture of open, constructive communication.
🔗 Register by 4 July, 12pm here: https://bit.ly/3FUzhCY
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.
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In Tribute of SG60, Youth Volunteers comes together to break Singapore Book of Records with Children Cancer Foundation
UPLIFT invites you to join “Little Bites, Big Hearts”, an initiative to mark Singapore’s 60th birthday (SG60) with a powerful message of unity, service, and compassion.
Youth volunteers will come together at Clementi Community Centre to decorate and deliver 6,000 cupcakes in a single day and location — a sweet, symbolic gesture to honour children with cancer and healthcare professionals across Singapore.
The event also seeks to set a new record in the Singapore Book of Records for the most number of cupcakes decorated in one location in a single day! 🧁
📅 Saturday, 5th July 2025
⌚️ 9am to 2pm
📍 Clementi Community Centre, 220 Clementi Ave 4 S129880
Cupcakes lovingly decorated by volunteers and CCF beneficiaries will be distributed to healthcare professionals at Singapore General Hospital and National University of Hospital.
See you there!
UPLIFT invites you to join “Little Bites, Big Hearts”, an initiative to mark Singapore’s 60th birthday (SG60) with a powerful message of unity, service, and compassion.
Youth volunteers will come together at Clementi Community Centre to decorate and deliver 6,000 cupcakes in a single day and location — a sweet, symbolic gesture to honour children with cancer and healthcare professionals across Singapore.
The event also seeks to set a new record in the Singapore Book of Records for the most number of cupcakes decorated in one location in a single day! 🧁
📅 Saturday, 5th July 2025
⌚️ 9am to 2pm
📍 Clementi Community Centre, 220 Clementi Ave 4 S129880
Cupcakes lovingly decorated by volunteers and CCF beneficiaries will be distributed to healthcare professionals at Singapore General Hospital and National University of Hospital.
See you there!
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Join BAGUS Together at “It’s Giving Fest” at *SCAPE this weekend, 12 & 13 July!
It’s Youth Month and this youth-powered festival is all about spotlighting our talents, engaging our youths, and finding opportunities to give back as we celebrate SG60 together. Visit the NVPC & BAGUS Together booth to learn more about our groundups and their causes through mini games, with cute NVPC and BAGUS Together swag up for grabs!
There’ll be food trucks, a curated flea market, student short films, fun games and live workouts. Be entertained by sets feat. local acts Benjamin Kheng, Shazza, ALYPH and more through the evening!
Gain aura points by donating to SGSHARE where 100% of donations go to supporting those in need.
Entry is free. Bring your best self, come celebrate YOUths and SG60, but most importantly, stay for the immaculate vibes 💅.
🗓️ 12 & 13 July
📍 *SCAPE
⏰ 11am to 9.30pm
🌐 itsgivingfest.sg
See you this weekend!
It’s Youth Month and this youth-powered festival is all about spotlighting our talents, engaging our youths, and finding opportunities to give back as we celebrate SG60 together. Visit the NVPC & BAGUS Together booth to learn more about our groundups and their causes through mini games, with cute NVPC and BAGUS Together swag up for grabs!
There’ll be food trucks, a curated flea market, student short films, fun games and live workouts. Be entertained by sets feat. local acts Benjamin Kheng, Shazza, ALYPH and more through the evening!
Gain aura points by donating to SGSHARE where 100% of donations go to supporting those in need.
Entry is free. Bring your best self, come celebrate YOUths and SG60, but most importantly, stay for the immaculate vibes 💅.
🗓️ 12 & 13 July
📍 *SCAPE
⏰ 11am to 9.30pm
🌐 itsgivingfest.sg
See you this weekend!
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Got that spark for social good? Already rocking an impact initiative but dreaming bigger?
The National Youth Council (NYC) and Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE) are teaming up for PurpoSE in Action: Changemakers for Social Good. This event is designed to connect young leaders like you with the resources and networks you need to make a real difference.
Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Glass Dome at PlayPan, 28 China Street, S049570
✨ RSVP by Wed, 16 July 2025 ✨ ➡️ Here
Note: your spot will be confirmed via email after registration.
What's happening?
🔘 Breakout Discussions: Deep dive into key issues and find solutions together.
🔘 Networking: Connect with like-minded peers and expand your circle.
🔘 Panel Discussion: Get insights from inspiring changemakers and experts.
Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, the raiSE and NYC networks are here to support you. Let's work together to build a stronger community of youth changemakers in Singapore!
The National Youth Council (NYC) and Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE) are teaming up for PurpoSE in Action: Changemakers for Social Good. This event is designed to connect young leaders like you with the resources and networks you need to make a real difference.
Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: Glass Dome at PlayPan, 28 China Street, S049570
✨ RSVP by Wed, 16 July 2025 ✨ ➡️ Here
Note: your spot will be confirmed via email after registration.
What's happening?
🔘 Breakout Discussions: Deep dive into key issues and find solutions together.
🔘 Networking: Connect with like-minded peers and expand your circle.
🔘 Panel Discussion: Get insights from inspiring changemakers and experts.
Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, the raiSE and NYC networks are here to support you. Let's work together to build a stronger community of youth changemakers in Singapore!
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Looking to build strong and effective partnerships to benefit your groundup initiative? Here's an opportunity to identify the right connections and seize partnership opportunities.
Dive into the fundamentals of partnerships with BAGUS Together, in collaboration with Open Government Products' Build for Good, as we share the best practices in cultivating a partnership based on our experiences!
Gain tips on:
🔍 Identifying different types of partnerships
🤝 Mapping potential partners, reaching out and securing them
⭐ Managing and maintaining your partner-relationship
Event Details:
🗓️ Saturday, 26 July 2025
⏰ 10.30am - 12pm
📍 OGP Office: 51 Bras Basah Rd, #04-08 Lazada One, S189554
Partnerships can help you grow, improve, and fill in the gaps or capabilities your groundup needs, don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful connections!
Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/pbtpf25
Dive into the fundamentals of partnerships with BAGUS Together, in collaboration with Open Government Products' Build for Good, as we share the best practices in cultivating a partnership based on our experiences!
Gain tips on:
🔍 Identifying different types of partnerships
🤝 Mapping potential partners, reaching out and securing them
⭐ Managing and maintaining your partner-relationship
Event Details:
🗓️ Saturday, 26 July 2025
⏰ 10.30am - 12pm
📍 OGP Office: 51 Bras Basah Rd, #04-08 Lazada One, S189554
Partnerships can help you grow, improve, and fill in the gaps or capabilities your groundup needs, don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful connections!
Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/pbtpf25
Ready to discover what’s in it for you at the Digital Marketing Changemakers Programme 2025?
From learning about essential digital marketing tools, to hearing from a fellow groundup on their successful outreach programmes through digital marketing, and getting expert advice and 1-1 mentoring for your own groundup, it’s going to be a power-packed session crafted specially for you!
Join BAGUS Together and TheOneHourProject on 22 July as we guide you on how to create meaningful impact through digital marketing!
Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, 22 July 2025
⌚️ 7pm to 9.30pm
📍 NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central #04-88, S059817)
Registration closes tomorrow Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Don't miss out! REGISTER NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/dmcp25
From learning about essential digital marketing tools, to hearing from a fellow groundup on their successful outreach programmes through digital marketing, and getting expert advice and 1-1 mentoring for your own groundup, it’s going to be a power-packed session crafted specially for you!
Join BAGUS Together and TheOneHourProject on 22 July as we guide you on how to create meaningful impact through digital marketing!
Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, 22 July 2025
⌚️ 7pm to 9.30pm
📍 NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central #04-88, S059817)
Registration closes tomorrow Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Don't miss out! REGISTER NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/dmcp25
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We often have fond memories of people, places, and things. Hosted by groundup 3 of Us, Empathy Circles: What’s Your Happy Place? is a session that will focus on places - a place that brings us joy, comfort, or perhaps something more.
Join them on 24 July for an evening of meaningful conversations over your special happy place! Participants will prepare a story around their Happy Place, and you'll each get to share and listen in a small group setting.
Event Details:
🗓️ Thursday, 24 July 2025
⏰ 7.15pm to 10pm
📍 284 River Valley Road (Level 1)
Sign up through this ➡️ link
Join them on 24 July for an evening of meaningful conversations over your special happy place! Participants will prepare a story around their Happy Place, and you'll each get to share and listen in a small group setting.
Event Details:
🗓️ Thursday, 24 July 2025
⏰ 7.15pm to 10pm
📍 284 River Valley Road (Level 1)
Sign up through this ➡️ link
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If you’ve missed our past Introduction to Partnerships sessions, here’s your last chance to join our workshop on Partnerships Foundation!
In collaboration with Open Government Products' Build for Good, we dive into the fundamentals of partnerships and share the best practices in cultivating a partnership so you can make the right connections to grow your groundup!
Registration closes 23 July so secure a spot now ➡ https://bit.ly/pbtpf25
In collaboration with Open Government Products' Build for Good, we dive into the fundamentals of partnerships and share the best practices in cultivating a partnership so you can make the right connections to grow your groundup!
Registration closes 23 July so secure a spot now ➡ https://bit.ly/pbtpf25
This National Day, and in conjunction with SG60, groundup Dunearn Youth and its founder, Nurse Emily Yap is rallying the community to celebrate our pioneers at St Theresa's Home.
You can help Dunearn Youth bring joy to residents of St Theresa’s Home through a donation drive that will support:
💌 The creation of 60 heartfelt “We Love Singapore” CareCards handmade by volunteers
🥘 The supply of 60 packets of carrot cake to be served as a National Day treat
🎨 Conduct an Upcycled Art Workshop to foster creativity and connection between seniors and volunteers
Your donation will also go a long way in supporting Dunearn Youth’s National Day Donation Drive for groceries, as every donation made will directly support the provision of essential grocery items to the elderly residents of St Theresa’s Home.
You can do your part to uplift the residents of St Theresa's Home this National Day season by donating via ➡️ giving.sg
You can help Dunearn Youth bring joy to residents of St Theresa’s Home through a donation drive that will support:
💌 The creation of 60 heartfelt “We Love Singapore” CareCards handmade by volunteers
🥘 The supply of 60 packets of carrot cake to be served as a National Day treat
🎨 Conduct an Upcycled Art Workshop to foster creativity and connection between seniors and volunteers
Your donation will also go a long way in supporting Dunearn Youth’s National Day Donation Drive for groceries, as every donation made will directly support the provision of essential grocery items to the elderly residents of St Theresa’s Home.
You can do your part to uplift the residents of St Theresa's Home this National Day season by donating via ➡️ giving.sg
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🚀 Calling all groundup leaders !🚀
Ready to grow your impact and connect
with fellow changemakers? Groundup Exchange is back for 2025!
Co-organised by BAGUS Together and National Youth Council, this year’s edition is themed “By People, With People, For People” – a celebration of the heart-led, people-powered spirit of groundups.
✨ What to expect:
☑️ Real stories from successful collaborations between groundups
☑️ Meaningful conversations to connect with fellow changemakers and exchange insights
☑️ Interactive exercises to surface shared strengths, challenges, and realise ideas for collaborations
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
⌚️ Time: 1pm to 5.30pm
📍 Venue: NVPC
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, join us in building
something bigger – together!
🔗 Sign up now ➡️ here
Ready to grow your impact and connect
with fellow changemakers? Groundup Exchange is back for 2025!
Co-organised by BAGUS Together and National Youth Council, this year’s edition is themed “By People, With People, For People” – a celebration of the heart-led, people-powered spirit of groundups.
✨ What to expect:
☑️ Real stories from successful collaborations between groundups
☑️ Meaningful conversations to connect with fellow changemakers and exchange insights
☑️ Interactive exercises to surface shared strengths, challenges, and realise ideas for collaborations
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
⌚️ Time: 1pm to 5.30pm
📍 Venue: NVPC
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, join us in building
something bigger – together!
🔗 Sign up now ➡️ here
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Empathy Circles: What was the best decision you made?
Life is about decisions. Often, small daily decisions can make a significant impact in our lives. In this next session by the groundup 3 of Us, we explore the topic: What was the best decision you made?
Join them on 14 Aug for another evening of Empathy Circles, where you get to share your story and also hear from other participants. Come prepared with your story relating to the topic and share them in a small group setting.
Event Details:
🗓️ Thursday, 14 August 2025
⏰ 7.15pm to 10pm
📍 284 River Valley Road (Level 1)
Sign up at this ➡️ link
Life is about decisions. Often, small daily decisions can make a significant impact in our lives. In this next session by the groundup 3 of Us, we explore the topic: What was the best decision you made?
Join them on 14 Aug for another evening of Empathy Circles, where you get to share your story and also hear from other participants. Come prepared with your story relating to the topic and share them in a small group setting.
Event Details:
🗓️ Thursday, 14 August 2025
⏰ 7.15pm to 10pm
📍 284 River Valley Road (Level 1)
Sign up at this ➡️ link
Join groundup Pause for a Cause (PFAC), in partnership with Singapore Children’s Society (SCS) to present ‘Walk for Our Children 2025’!
SCS’ signature charity event encourages everyone to nurture strong relationships and foster resilience within families and the community. From scenic walks to timed races, friendly football challenges and carnival booths, there’s something for everyone!
With each donation to SCS, the PFAC team will bring larger-than-life characters for photo-taking opportunities at the event.
📅 Sunday, 17 August 2025
🕢 7am to 6pm
📍 Singapore National Stadium
📌 Donate or get tickets to the event ➡️ here!
SCS’ signature charity event encourages everyone to nurture strong relationships and foster resilience within families and the community. From scenic walks to timed races, friendly football challenges and carnival booths, there’s something for everyone!
With each donation to SCS, the PFAC team will bring larger-than-life characters for photo-taking opportunities at the event.
📅 Sunday, 17 August 2025
🕢 7am to 6pm
📍 Singapore National Stadium
📌 Donate or get tickets to the event ➡️ here!
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⏳ Just 1 week to Groundup Exchange 2025 — your launchpad for powerful collaborations where changemakers meet, connect, and make things happen!
Gain tips and be inspired by real success stories of groundup collaborations featuring Kids PlaySafer, Merlion Project, Project Obscura and Heal Hearts — partnerships that started just like yours could.
At Groundup Exchange, you’ll:
🔷 Meet, connect, and swap ideas with fellow groundups and partners in the ecosystem
🔷 Get paired to brainstorm bold, collaborative projects
🔷 Turn ideas into actionable proposals — on the spot
Don’t just be inspired — be the inspiration. Your time to create and spark change is now. Event details and sign up (by Wed, 19 Aug) ➡️ https://www.gevme.com/groundup-exchange
Gain tips and be inspired by real success stories of groundup collaborations featuring Kids PlaySafer, Merlion Project, Project Obscura and Heal Hearts — partnerships that started just like yours could.
At Groundup Exchange, you’ll:
🔷 Meet, connect, and swap ideas with fellow groundups and partners in the ecosystem
🔷 Get paired to brainstorm bold, collaborative projects
🔷 Turn ideas into actionable proposals — on the spot
Don’t just be inspired — be the inspiration. Your time to create and spark change is now. Event details and sign up (by Wed, 19 Aug) ➡️ https://www.gevme.com/groundup-exchange
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🎉 Celebrate National Day with TaskSyn’s Automation Giveaway!
In the spirit of giving back, TaskSyn is offering free automation of one repetitive admin task to 5 social service organisations, selected on a first come, first serve basis following a suitability review.
This initiative supports meaningful causes by helping reduce operational workload so teams can focus on what truly matters ❤️
Simply tell TaskSyn which task you’d like automated and how it could help your team. It could be scheduling, data entry, form responses, and more!
📅 Submit your interest by Saturday, 31 August 2025
📨 Selected organisations will be contacted via email
📍 Open to SSOs across Singapore
📌 Express your interest ➡️ here!
In the spirit of giving back, TaskSyn is offering free automation of one repetitive admin task to 5 social service organisations, selected on a first come, first serve basis following a suitability review.
This initiative supports meaningful causes by helping reduce operational workload so teams can focus on what truly matters ❤️
Simply tell TaskSyn which task you’d like automated and how it could help your team. It could be scheduling, data entry, form responses, and more!
📅 Submit your interest by Saturday, 31 August 2025
📨 Selected organisations will be contacted via email
📍 Open to SSOs across Singapore
📌 Express your interest ➡️ here!
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The Municipal Services Office (MSO) is co-organising Youth Challenge 2025 with the National Youth Council (NYC) and they're seeking youths with great ideas to create meaningful public education and marketing campaigns that help build a better community!
If you're between 15 to 35 years-old and passionate about making a difference in your neighbourhood, the Love Our 'Hood Youth Challenge (YC) wants to offer support to turn your ideas into reality!
YC 2025 comprises four sessions held over four Saturdays:
🔵 Workshops on 27 September, 4 October and 11 October 2025; and
🔵 Pitching session on 1 November 2025.
All sessions will be held at MND Complex, 9 Maxwell Road, Annex A Function Room, from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm.
Read to take up the challenge? More information on Youth Challenge 2025 can be found on OneService ➡️ website!
If you're between 15 to 35 years-old and passionate about making a difference in your neighbourhood, the Love Our 'Hood Youth Challenge (YC) wants to offer support to turn your ideas into reality!
YC 2025 comprises four sessions held over four Saturdays:
🔵 Workshops on 27 September, 4 October and 11 October 2025; and
🔵 Pitching session on 1 November 2025.
All sessions will be held at MND Complex, 9 Maxwell Road, Annex A Function Room, from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm.
Read to take up the challenge? More information on Youth Challenge 2025 can be found on OneService ➡️ website!
Unlocking AI for Social Impact
Jointly organized by Cognizant and Better.sg with support from MCCY, this hands-on workshop is designed for individuals working in the social impact space who are curious about how AI can support and enhance their daily work.
Participants can expect to:
🟣 Learn about AI and how to maximise its potential through prompt engineering
🟣 Discover use cases for AI in social impact through hands-on activities and vibe coding
🟣 Explore ways AI can be a partner in ideation
Tailored for those with low to moderate familiarity with AI, no technical background is required—just come with curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI can make a real difference in your day-to-day operations!
📆 Tuesday, 26 August 2025
⌚️ 2-5pm
📍 The Foundry (11 Prinsep Link, S187949)
Sign up to secure a spot ➡️ HERE
Each participant will receive with a Vibe Coding handbook developed by Cognizant’s volunteers, to continue working on their projects using daily free credits from Lovable.
Jointly organized by Cognizant and Better.sg with support from MCCY, this hands-on workshop is designed for individuals working in the social impact space who are curious about how AI can support and enhance their daily work.
Participants can expect to:
🟣 Learn about AI and how to maximise its potential through prompt engineering
🟣 Discover use cases for AI in social impact through hands-on activities and vibe coding
🟣 Explore ways AI can be a partner in ideation
Tailored for those with low to moderate familiarity with AI, no technical background is required—just come with curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI can make a real difference in your day-to-day operations!
📆 Tuesday, 26 August 2025
⌚️ 2-5pm
📍 The Foundry (11 Prinsep Link, S187949)
Sign up to secure a spot ➡️ HERE
Each participant will receive with a Vibe Coding handbook developed by Cognizant’s volunteers, to continue working on their projects using daily free credits from Lovable.
Are you a groundup offering assistance to those in need? List your initiative with SG SOCIAL SUPPORT!
SG Social Support is a groundup initiative designed to serve as an online resource hub for assistance-related resources and support groups. They're on a mission to create a comprehensive directory that spans the entire social service landscape, ensuring that those in need and social service practitioners alike can easily locate the support and resources they require.
If you're looking for volunteering opportunities, SG Social Support is also seeking individuals who can help them with ad-hoc administrative support tasks!
🔗 Visit https://www.sgsocialsupport.com or 📧 email them via enquiry@sgsocialsupport.com for more information.
SG Social Support is a groundup initiative designed to serve as an online resource hub for assistance-related resources and support groups. They're on a mission to create a comprehensive directory that spans the entire social service landscape, ensuring that those in need and social service practitioners alike can easily locate the support and resources they require.
If you're looking for volunteering opportunities, SG Social Support is also seeking individuals who can help them with ad-hoc administrative support tasks!
🔗 Visit https://www.sgsocialsupport.com or 📧 email them via enquiry@sgsocialsupport.com for more information.
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