In a world with many challenges, a single act of compassion can make all the difference. Our Christmas campaign theme for 2024, "This Little Light", invites everyone to become that spark of hope by living out compassion and love. As we reflect on the blessings of the year that has past and look towards the [...]

Dementia is a growing challenge among Singapore’s elderly population. As memories fade, daily living becomes increasingly disorienting and overwhelming for seniors with dementia. Patients with dementia may severely affect quality of life for both the patients and their caregivers. Groups like the Salvation Army provide critical assistance through specialised nursing care and support services for […]

There is a rising trend of migrant domestic workers from countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. Many come here hoping for better job opportunities to support their families back home. However, regardless of nationality, one major challenge they face is the need for more skills, which can limit their options and make them vulnerable […]

They say the longest journey begins with a single step. But for ex-offenders seeking to rebuild their lives after incarceration, even that first step is wrought with obstacles. Every door seems closed. Every opportunity is denied. Statistics from 2022 show the recidivism rate among Singapore’s ex-offenders released from prison in 2020 reached 20.4%. This means […]

Finding a stable, nurturing home environment through adoption, kinship care, or foster care is essential for children in the foster care system, yet many await the embrace of a loving family. At Gracehaven, the Salvation Army assists foster parents and recruits more foster and adoptive families to provide vulnerable youth with care, belonging, and stable […]

A member of our community, Mrs Tan*, was working as a coffee shop assistant and lived a simple life with her husband. However, in 2017 she suffered a stroke and became wheelchair-bound after an extensive hospital stay. When it was uncertain how long it would take for her to be rehabilitated, Peacehaven Nursing Home lovingly [...]

James was lonely. His house felt too big and empty for a small boy like him to live in alone. To earn money, his parents worked from the break of dawn to the end of the day, leaving James to care for himself after school was over. He yearned for love and friendship to fill [...]

John* and his wife are the loving grandparents to 5 children. After their daughter’s incarceration, they took over the care of their grandchildren. Having more mouths to feed was a heavy burden on their shoulders. Even though the couple struggled to cope with the additional responsibilities, embarrassment by their daughter’s incarceration prevented them from seeking [...]

How far are you willing to go to help seniors who need support? Meet Amy, a staff of The Salvation Army Peacehaven since 2006, rendering 16 years of commendable service to date from her initial role as therapy assistant to that of a senior care associate. Willing to go over and beyond, she attended various [...]

In our extremely fast paced Singapore, we seldom notice those outside of our daily activities. Often without a second thought, we pass by those busy building our houses and keeping our streets clean. However, they too have their own needs: many of our migrant workers have left their families behind to make a living in [...]

Riddled with family debt, Arjun* was desperate when he found the opportunity to come to Singapore with the promise of better income. Heroically, he left his family behind in India with the hopes to help their situation. However, Covid-19 struck. Our national lockdown was imposed and Arjun’s work on a construction site was paused indefinitely. [...]

This past year has been very difficult for many of us, especially for the more vulnerable groups here in Singapore. At The Salvation Army, we have experienced first-hand the pandemic’s immense impact on the lives of the underprivileged. Despite the increased challenges faced, we remained steadfast in caring for our beneficiaries whilst ensuring their mental [...]