MILESTONES & IMPACT
Our Key Initiatives & Programmes in 2023
1996
2000
Launched Case Management & Counselling Services
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Provided 38 case management & counselling services in 2023.
2005
2008
2010
2013
2018
2020
2022
Launched Family Life Education & Schools Outreach Programme
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Since 2005, school outreach programmes were developed and conducted in primary and secondary schools.
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They expanded to include workshops for working adults, couples, parents and seniors. Topics range from marriage, parenting, conflict management to self-care.
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In 2023, conducted a total of 19 workshops attended by 60 couples, 391 individuals and 11 families.
Started Youth Mentoring Programme
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Each student is paired with a mentor who provide guidance and emotional support to them through their schooling years.
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Enrolled 17 youths with a total of 500 outreach hours in 2023.
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CCS also conducts monthly Lifeskills Programme for residents of Gladiolus Place, a residential refuge for teenage girls.
Set up Cornerstone
Senior Centre
In 2023 renamed as Cornerstone@ChengSan Active Ageing Centre
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The centre has a total of 915 senior members and 106 SuperSenior volunteers with an average daily attendance of 57 seniors in 2023.
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2,875 seniors participated in 78 programmes & events organised by the centre. It also collaborated with 28 external partners and social agencies.
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450 seniors have been reached through door knocking initiatives around Cheng San area and regular visits to the Love & Care Nursing Home with 330 outreach hours.
Initiated Cornerstone Achievement Programme (CAPE)
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A reading programme for children where they can join the Busy Bee Club (for 5-6 years old) or Caterpillar Club (for 7-12 years old).
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In 2023, 44 children benefitted from this programme. Also held the first CAPE awards ceremony where 16 children from Aljunied Crescent and 8 students from Cedar Primary School received certificate of achievement for their accomplishments.
Established Cornerstone Community Services (CCS)
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An approved Institution of a Public Character
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Donations from individuals and corporations are eligible for 250% tax deduction.
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Started the Couples Connect Initiative, an online Telegram group for Marriage Preparation Programme participants to build a community and advocate for strong marriage.
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Organised the Family Learning Carnival for 250 MacPherson residents.
Launched Cornerstone Development Initiatives School Allowance
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To date, more than $1.5 million has been disbursed to over 3,000 students.
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$218,560 was awarded to 257 students from 96 schools in 2023.
Set up The Barn@Katong
(Our first thrift shop)
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Expanded with more outlets at The Barn@AMK in 2018 & The Barn@Penjuru in 2020.
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Organised 4 Pop Up Barn islandwide with The Barn shopping credits given to 207 individuals from low-income families in 2023.
Started outreach initiatives to migrant workers through festive events and activities.
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Organised a total of 4 events at Penjuru & Terusan Recreation Centre respectively for 4,304 migrant workers in 2023.
Started Food Care Programme
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51 needy households received monthly food and daily necessities through our volunteers and staff in 2023.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
CCS has 150 individuals who volunteer regularly in various areas.
In 2023, a total of 482 volunteers were mobilised to serve the community. 3 training sessions were conducted and attended by 33 volunteers.
$1.6 million
was spent in 2023 to impact and transform
8,955 LIVES
2023 Expenses Breakdown
$1,394,000
Programme & Services
$253,000
Operations
Proposed Budget 2024
Projected Expenses: $1,900,000
Programme & Services
$1,596,000
$304,000
Operations
Projected Income 2024
$509,000
Programme Fees
$305,000
Government Grants
$1,360,000
2024 Fundraising Target
Cornerstone Community Services is a non-profit and voluntary welfare organisation. We need your donations to raise our targeted funds of $1,360,000 for 2024 to continue to do the works to help the various beneficiaries in our community. Your donations will be channelled to areas of need as required.
WAYS TO
DONATE
Individuals and corporations enjoy 250% tax deduction for qualifying donations until 31 December 2026. Please provide your tax reference numbers (e.g. NRIC/FIN/UEN) for your donation to qualify for tax exemption.
TAX DEDUCTION
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