YMCA of Singapore awarded Charity Transparency Award 2017

We are pleased to share that YMCA of Singapore was awarded the Charity Transparency Award 2017 (CTA) for the large charities category.

Intergenerational bonding at YMCA Silver Fiesta 2017

Organised over two days from 9 to 10 November 2017 at Toa Payoh HDB Hub, the YMCA Silver Fiesta 2017 saw over 1,500 elderly folks from 34 Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and the public come together for two days of fun.

Giving the gift of dignity

This morning, we may have no trouble getting out of bed, dressing ourselves comfortably and tucking into a hearty breakfast before cruising off to the office. But a typical day does not begin in quite the same way for everyone in Singapore.

From generation to generation

She was only six years old when her brother participated in the YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA) three years ago. But watching him practice so many times enabled her to deliver the same speech just as well but with her personal anecdotes. Public speaking came as a natural progression for Yvonne Swee-Neo Inglin, who is the first runner-up for the Lower Primary Category at YMCA PESA 2017.

YMCA thanks President Tony Tan for his service to the nation

YMCA of Singapore would like to express our deepest gratitude to President Tony Tan for his many years of distinguished service to the nation in the Cabinet and the Presidency. We are also thankful for his keen interest and support of YMCA programmes since 2011 as the President of the Republic of Singapore and Patron-in-Chief of the YMCA of Singapore.

Taking a trip down memory lane

On Saturday 22 July, volunteers from 10 corporations, organisations and schools met with over 160 beneficiaries from 10 Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) to enjoy a concert and carnival at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Organised by YMCA of Singapore, YMCA Proms @ the Park 2017 attracted about 600 people to the event, including members of public. Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for National Security, Mr Teo Chee Hean, was the guest of honour at the event.

Serving from the heart

Photo: Youth Corps Singapore

YMCA of Singapore extends its heartiest congratulations to Joyce Yu, Manager, International Programmes on being presented with the “Dedicated staff leader” award from the hands of Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education & Skills) & Second Minister for Defence at the launch of “Many Lenses, One YEP” Exhibition.