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Building Stronger Communities Together
Driving CommunityPartnerships - Gojek toSubsidise MedicalTransport for theLow-income
As the Volunteer Centre for Bedok TownFilos has partnered with Gojek SG Carescommunity groups and social serviceagencies to pilot a 5-month MedicalTransport Subsidy Scheme for ourresidents Speaker of Parliament TanChuan-Jin announced the initiative at theKembangan Chai-Chee National Day dinnerevent on 28 July He said the moveaddresses a key problem of mobility-challenged seniors travelling regularly formedical appointments
Gojek Singaporersquos General Manager LienChoong Luen was a grassroots volunteerbefore he was hired by the company Thusfates aligned and the collaboration nowencapsulates the spirit of corporate giving -- communities exploring innovative ways toleverage existing expertise and resourcesto serve the community
The scheme runs from 1 August to 31December 2019 and you can read moreabout it on Straits Times and Lian He ZaoBao
If your organisation is keen to join us onthis journey to build a caring society docontact us at volunteerlossg
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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SG ldquoCelebrating ourCulture of Carerdquo Finale17 AUGUST mdash In commemoration of ourbicentennial year SG Cares held a series ofroadshows to celebrate Singapores cultureof care featuring the individuals andgroups that contributed to this movementFilos was honoured to set up a booth in theFinale at Our Tampines Hub We sharedour work aiming to spark interests involunteerism Engaging games such as theConversation Starters Game and theChapteh Challenge and old-school snacksdrew much excitement from the public Itwas heart-warming to see people fromyoung to old bonding over these nostalgicgames and snacks
Our Executive Director Dr Foo Fung Fongwas invited on stage alongside MinistersGrace Fu and Desmond Lee Speaker TanChuan-Jin and various community leadersto mark ldquoOne Million Acts of Care inSingaporersquos Bicentennial Yearrdquo Join us atour upcoming outreach events listedbelow
Filos 15th Anniversarycum AGPCs 23rdAnniversary Concert andCarnival 24 AUGUST mdash The Amazing GracePresbyterian Church (AGPC) celebrated its23rd Anniversary along with Filosrsquo 15thAnniversary by hosting a concert and acarnival amidst much fanfare The concertwas titled I Dreamed a Dream and itfeatured a medley of heart-stirringperformances by church members youngand old After the concert the community including126 of our beneciaries bonded over abustling plethora of food and games stallsDelicious home-cooked local delights suchas Mee Siam and red bean soup werelovingly prepared by church membersExhilarating games such as Ring theTarget and Pond Fishing were also a hitwith both the elderly and the young Kudosto AGPC for all the hard work channeledinto organizing this event and graciouslyhosting both us and our beneciaries
STORY OF THE MONTH Staying Hale and Healthy- A Youthful Spirit in OldAge Mdm Zainah is a survivor
A few years ago a stroke hit her while shewas in the bathroom She felt numbness
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and quickly realised it was a stroke Calmlyand determinedly Mdm Zainah movedherself to her room to call the ambulanceand clothe herself This is a reection of thecomposed nature of Mdm Zainah Afterthat Mdm Zainah was determined to getbetter and live life to the fullest
UPCOMING EVENTS Come visit our booth atthese outreach events National Senior Volunteer OpeningCeremony 14 September 900am-500pm ITECentral
Kembangan-Chai Chee Town Night 201914 September 530pm-930pm Blk 61 amp62 Chai Chee Rd
Building a Dementia FriendlyCommunity in the East20 September 1030am- 300pm ChangiGeneral Hospital (Main Building Atrium)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Make a difference insomeones life andvolunteer with us todayIf you are thinking of ways to give back tothe community beyond making a donationthe next step could be to share your skillsor time for a great cause Check out the various volunteeringopportunities at Filos and within BedokTown below
ldquoWe make a living by what weget we make a life by what we
i
Read More
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give
Filos Community Services
Monthly Bread Distribution TutorLittle Sprouts Reading Teacher Befriender for CBP ProgrammeMedical EscortHappy Programme ActivityFacilitatorGraphic Designer Nutritionist
Bedok Town
TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - H3 Active AgeingProgramme Facilitator TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - Befriender amp MedicalEscort (Elderly)The Salvation Army - PeacehavenDay Centres (Bedok amp Changi)-Outing Befriender (Elderly)
DONATE Giving Hope to the Community through GivingIf you believe in our cause and would like to further our eorts in reaching out to thecommunity do donate now
About Filos
Filos Community Services is a not-for-prot social service organization We focus on buildingthe strengths of the community we live in We work towards empowering individuals andfamilies to live more fullling meaningful and happier lives
Filos 5555 Chai Chee Drive 01-222
Singapore 460055T +65 6241 1503 | F +6242 6039
Filos 3838 Chai Chee Avenue 01-177
Singapore 461038T +65 6242 5978 | F +6242 6039
Copyright copy 2019 Filos Community Services Ltd All rights reserved
Volunteer with Us Today
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SG ldquoCelebrating ourCulture of Carerdquo Finale17 AUGUST mdash In commemoration of ourbicentennial year SG Cares held a series ofroadshows to celebrate Singapores cultureof care featuring the individuals andgroups that contributed to this movementFilos was honoured to set up a booth in theFinale at Our Tampines Hub We sharedour work aiming to spark interests involunteerism Engaging games such as theConversation Starters Game and theChapteh Challenge and old-school snacksdrew much excitement from the public Itwas heart-warming to see people fromyoung to old bonding over these nostalgicgames and snacks
Our Executive Director Dr Foo Fung Fongwas invited on stage alongside MinistersGrace Fu and Desmond Lee Speaker TanChuan-Jin and various community leadersto mark ldquoOne Million Acts of Care inSingaporersquos Bicentennial Yearrdquo Join us atour upcoming outreach events listedbelow
Filos 15th Anniversarycum AGPCs 23rdAnniversary Concert andCarnival 24 AUGUST mdash The Amazing GracePresbyterian Church (AGPC) celebrated its23rd Anniversary along with Filosrsquo 15thAnniversary by hosting a concert and acarnival amidst much fanfare The concertwas titled I Dreamed a Dream and itfeatured a medley of heart-stirringperformances by church members youngand old After the concert the community including126 of our beneciaries bonded over abustling plethora of food and games stallsDelicious home-cooked local delights suchas Mee Siam and red bean soup werelovingly prepared by church membersExhilarating games such as Ring theTarget and Pond Fishing were also a hitwith both the elderly and the young Kudosto AGPC for all the hard work channeledinto organizing this event and graciouslyhosting both us and our beneciaries
STORY OF THE MONTH Staying Hale and Healthy- A Youthful Spirit in OldAge Mdm Zainah is a survivor
A few years ago a stroke hit her while shewas in the bathroom She felt numbness
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
8302019 Driving Community Partnerships - GoJek to Subsidise Medical Transport for the Low-Income
httpsus3campaign-archivecomu=721ed8bbb869193e15da9ccd1ampid=c55d3f7d58 34
and quickly realised it was a stroke Calmlyand determinedly Mdm Zainah movedherself to her room to call the ambulanceand clothe herself This is a reection of thecomposed nature of Mdm Zainah Afterthat Mdm Zainah was determined to getbetter and live life to the fullest
UPCOMING EVENTS Come visit our booth atthese outreach events National Senior Volunteer OpeningCeremony 14 September 900am-500pm ITECentral
Kembangan-Chai Chee Town Night 201914 September 530pm-930pm Blk 61 amp62 Chai Chee Rd
Building a Dementia FriendlyCommunity in the East20 September 1030am- 300pm ChangiGeneral Hospital (Main Building Atrium)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Make a difference insomeones life andvolunteer with us todayIf you are thinking of ways to give back tothe community beyond making a donationthe next step could be to share your skillsor time for a great cause Check out the various volunteeringopportunities at Filos and within BedokTown below
ldquoWe make a living by what weget we make a life by what we
i
Read More
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
8302019 Driving Community Partnerships - GoJek to Subsidise Medical Transport for the Low-Income
httpsus3campaign-archivecomu=721ed8bbb869193e15da9ccd1ampid=c55d3f7d58 44
give
Filos Community Services
Monthly Bread Distribution TutorLittle Sprouts Reading Teacher Befriender for CBP ProgrammeMedical EscortHappy Programme ActivityFacilitatorGraphic Designer Nutritionist
Bedok Town
TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - H3 Active AgeingProgramme Facilitator TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - Befriender amp MedicalEscort (Elderly)The Salvation Army - PeacehavenDay Centres (Bedok amp Changi)-Outing Befriender (Elderly)
DONATE Giving Hope to the Community through GivingIf you believe in our cause and would like to further our eorts in reaching out to thecommunity do donate now
About Filos
Filos Community Services is a not-for-prot social service organization We focus on buildingthe strengths of the community we live in We work towards empowering individuals andfamilies to live more fullling meaningful and happier lives
Filos 5555 Chai Chee Drive 01-222
Singapore 460055T +65 6241 1503 | F +6242 6039
Filos 3838 Chai Chee Avenue 01-177
Singapore 461038T +65 6242 5978 | F +6242 6039
Copyright copy 2019 Filos Community Services Ltd All rights reserved
Volunteer with Us Today
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
8302019 Driving Community Partnerships - GoJek to Subsidise Medical Transport for the Low-Income
httpsus3campaign-archivecomu=721ed8bbb869193e15da9ccd1ampid=c55d3f7d58 34
and quickly realised it was a stroke Calmlyand determinedly Mdm Zainah movedherself to her room to call the ambulanceand clothe herself This is a reection of thecomposed nature of Mdm Zainah Afterthat Mdm Zainah was determined to getbetter and live life to the fullest
UPCOMING EVENTS Come visit our booth atthese outreach events National Senior Volunteer OpeningCeremony 14 September 900am-500pm ITECentral
Kembangan-Chai Chee Town Night 201914 September 530pm-930pm Blk 61 amp62 Chai Chee Rd
Building a Dementia FriendlyCommunity in the East20 September 1030am- 300pm ChangiGeneral Hospital (Main Building Atrium)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Make a difference insomeones life andvolunteer with us todayIf you are thinking of ways to give back tothe community beyond making a donationthe next step could be to share your skillsor time for a great cause Check out the various volunteeringopportunities at Filos and within BedokTown below
ldquoWe make a living by what weget we make a life by what we
i
Read More
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
8302019 Driving Community Partnerships - GoJek to Subsidise Medical Transport for the Low-Income
httpsus3campaign-archivecomu=721ed8bbb869193e15da9ccd1ampid=c55d3f7d58 44
give
Filos Community Services
Monthly Bread Distribution TutorLittle Sprouts Reading Teacher Befriender for CBP ProgrammeMedical EscortHappy Programme ActivityFacilitatorGraphic Designer Nutritionist
Bedok Town
TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - H3 Active AgeingProgramme Facilitator TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - Befriender amp MedicalEscort (Elderly)The Salvation Army - PeacehavenDay Centres (Bedok amp Changi)-Outing Befriender (Elderly)
DONATE Giving Hope to the Community through GivingIf you believe in our cause and would like to further our eorts in reaching out to thecommunity do donate now
About Filos
Filos Community Services is a not-for-prot social service organization We focus on buildingthe strengths of the community we live in We work towards empowering individuals andfamilies to live more fullling meaningful and happier lives
Filos 5555 Chai Chee Drive 01-222
Singapore 460055T +65 6241 1503 | F +6242 6039
Filos 3838 Chai Chee Avenue 01-177
Singapore 461038T +65 6242 5978 | F +6242 6039
Copyright copy 2019 Filos Community Services Ltd All rights reserved
Volunteer with Us Today
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
8302019 Driving Community Partnerships - GoJek to Subsidise Medical Transport for the Low-Income
httpsus3campaign-archivecomu=721ed8bbb869193e15da9ccd1ampid=c55d3f7d58 44
give
Filos Community Services
Monthly Bread Distribution TutorLittle Sprouts Reading Teacher Befriender for CBP ProgrammeMedical EscortHappy Programme ActivityFacilitatorGraphic Designer Nutritionist
Bedok Town
TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - H3 Active AgeingProgramme Facilitator TRANS Family Service Centre(Bedok) - Befriender amp MedicalEscort (Elderly)The Salvation Army - PeacehavenDay Centres (Bedok amp Changi)-Outing Befriender (Elderly)
DONATE Giving Hope to the Community through GivingIf you believe in our cause and would like to further our eorts in reaching out to thecommunity do donate now
About Filos
Filos Community Services is a not-for-prot social service organization We focus on buildingthe strengths of the community we live in We work towards empowering individuals andfamilies to live more fullling meaningful and happier lives
Filos 5555 Chai Chee Drive 01-222
Singapore 460055T +65 6241 1503 | F +6242 6039
Filos 3838 Chai Chee Avenue 01-177
Singapore 461038T +65 6242 5978 | F +6242 6039
Copyright copy 2019 Filos Community Services Ltd All rights reserved
Volunteer with Us Today
Subscribe Past Issues Translate