Uni-Y SMU receives University Student Life Award

 

For its excellence, proficiencies and contributions to student life, University-YMCA (Uni-Y) SMU will be one of three CCA clubs awarded the SMU Excellence in Student Life Award (Club) in the Student Leadership/Community Integration category by SMU.

Volunteers and corporations honoured for impacting lives

It was a night dedicated to the spirit of altruism and giving as YMCA of Singapore honoured 75 individuals and corporations at the YMCA-Lim Kim San Volunteers Programmes Awards Night 2015 for their volunteerism.

The awards ceremony was held on 16 January 2015 and Mr Stephen Loh, President, YMCA of Singapore, hosted the volunteers who had given their time and effort to touch lives and lift spirits of the less privileged.

Over 11,000 youth volunteers raise awareness for social causes; reach out to 1.7 million

Participating teams in the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes mobilised over 11,000 volunteers – an increase of 2,500 from 2013 – and reached out to 1.7 million people to raise awareness for the social causes they are championing, affirming that youth volunteerism is on the rise in Singapore. Teams also raised a record of over $900,000 in funds, 20% more than the previous year. 

Uni-Y Singapore wins ASEAN youth award

In recognition of its strong community service culture which aims to inspire and provide opportunities for youths to be actively involved in the community, Uni-Y Singapore was awarded the Ten Accomplished Youth Organisations (TAYO) ASEAN Award on 9 October 2014 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The awards ceremony was graced by The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Seri Setia Awang Haji Hazair bin Haji Abdullah, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports for Brunei who presented the awards.

Y STARS steal hearts with dazzling performance at YMCA fundraiser

With sparkling energy and glittering smiles, the Y STARS (YMCA Special Talents, Arts and Recreation Society) dazzled and charmed their way into the hearts of guests at the YMCA Giving Gala 2014 held on 8 October 2014 at the Fullerton Hotel. Y STARS comprises youths with Down’s Syndrome who possess unique gifts in dance and performing arts. Their innate passion for their craft shine through in their performances, bringing smiles and touching the hearts of others. The Y STARS have actively participated and performed in various YMCA events including the annual YMCA Proms @ the Park.

YMCA of Singapore receives $15,000 donation from PCF

YMCA of Singapore conveys its heartfelt appreciation for the PAP Community Foundation's (PCF) donation of $15,000 on 28 September 2014. Health Minister Mr Gan Kim Yong presented the cheque to Mr Stephen Loh, President, YMCA of Singapore, in a ceremony held at Universal Studios, Resorts World Sentosa. The ceremony  was witnessed by Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong.

YMCA Proms @ the Park 2014