Pioneering Venture Philanthropy Fund, Singapore

The Pioneering Venture Philanthropy Fund (2017 – 2019) aims to make social impact in Singapore through investing both financial and non-financial resources over time. Through a partnership with the National Council of Social Services and Community Chest, the fund invested in four specific programmes that addressed critical and underserved needs within the community, including mental health, school completion, single parenting, and supporting senior widows.

Employee Assistance Programme

Provided timely support to employees with or at risk of having mental health issues, as well as employers and co-workers. The programme was delivered by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of mental health professionals and peer support specialists. The scope of services included workplace intervention for employees (onsite or offsite), training and advisory support for employers and co-workers, and information and referrals to appropriate agencies for follow up if needed.

Project ELEVATE
Engaged, equipped, and empowered disadvantaged or disengaged students from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) towards completing their education and improving their prospects for employment and/or further education. ELEVATE is a multipurpose social service programme through which ITE students are enlisted to conceptualise and execute initiatives that address community needs using skills related to their course of study.

Project SPIN
A community-based programme aimed at improving the capacity of single parents to care for their children through the Ally Network and the Information-and-Outreach Portal.

Project WiSHINE
Supported senior widows, aged 50 and above, in their journey of grief to help them cope with their loss and gain confidence and socio-emotional support through peers as they adjust to this different phase of life. Upon referral, a counsellor-case worker would conduct an intake assessment and develop an individual care plan for each client. Within her care plan, the widow goes through different tiers of intervention based on her needs such as grief counselling, attending peer support groups, and mentoring.