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Overview Central Singapore CDC administers various local programmes to assist needy families and residents. The CDC also works closely with Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), government agencies and self-groups to deliver assistance for vulnerable families. Bright Homes Bright Homes is a programme that offers volunteer groups and community partners that are interested in collaborating with Central Singapore CDC, to assist in meeting the home-based needs of lower income elderly residents in the central district. Groups of 20-25 volunteers will visit elderly residents in their homes to offer basic services like cleaning, repair and organising activities for residents. Volunteers also help to do basic assessment and refer residents to the right social services. Training will be provided before visits to residents, and volunteers are requested to follow-up with visited residents. This will build rapport and make volunteering even more meaningful. This programme is open to all and not only to those within Central Singapore district.
Safe Home
A scheme designed to modify the home environment of low-income families in Central Singapore District, Safe Home helps to improve the home condition of the elderly and disabled. The scheme is targeted at Singaporeans or Permanent Residents residing within Central Singapore who have significant falls risk, handicap or disability and require financial assistance. The scheme will provide a staggered subsidy of up to $1000 for any home modifications required. To apply, approach your nearest Senior Activity Centre, Day Care Centre or Day Rehabilitation Centre.
Click here for application forms. E3 Grant
Central Singapore CDC seeks to Enable our community partners to Engage and Enhance the lives of our less advantaged residents.
E3 Grants provides funding support for voluntary welfare organisations, volunteers and grassroots organizations to carry out projects benefiting residents of Central Singapore District. Successful proposals will receive a maximum funding of up to $10,000. If you feel that your request for funding fits into any of the grants, you may wish to write in to ssprojects@centralsingapore.org.sg for more information. Grant | Objectives | E3 Grant_Quality of Life grant for Seniors | To allow needy elderly residents to age with dignity and health. To enable needy elderly to enjoy an enhanced level of basic living. To meet a nutritional needs of elderly residents | E3 Grant_Quality of Life grant for people with disabilties
| To develop and promote meaningful interaction between people with disabilities and the community through recreational programmes such as sports and arts | E3 Grant_Nuture programme for children | To enhance the quality of life of the children and their families by promoting the love of reading and creating opportunities for creative learning. |
Submission of proposals Please submit your proposal using the template provided. The timeline for the proposal submission is as follows: - For project funding in 2007, please submit your proposals by 30th October, 2007.
- For project funding in 2008, please submit your proposals by 29th February or 31th August, 2008
Click here for proposal template. Financial Literacy Programme – “Talking Dollar and Sense”
The Financial Literacy Programme is one of Central Singapore CDC’s key strategies to Assist the Needy. Talking Dollar and Sense is a financial literacy workshop which imparts budgeting and life skills to low-income families. The experiential learning style ensures that the participants have the opportunity to learn basic money management skills and good money values.
The Talking Dollar and Sense programme started in 2005. To date, 486 families have benefited from it. This programme has helped over half of the participating families to reduce their cash flow deficits or reduce outstanding arrears
Participants need to be referred by CSCDC Managers, Family Service Centres, Self Help Groups or MPs at Meet-The-People sessions.
Click here to access the brochure for the schedule of the workshops.
For more information, please email us ssprojects@centralsingapore.org.sg
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