Brighten The Future with Giveinstead.sg for Singapore’s Lower-Income Families

At five years old, Irfan* was an energetic boy and curious about the world – but while other children his age were attending preschool and playing games, he stayed home. His father was unemployed, and his mother juggled odd jobs. The family was barely getting by and regular preschool attendance didn’t seem a priority.

However, thanks to the programmes under the Collective for a Stronger Society (CSS), the family received steady guidance and support. Irfan started preschool and his father found stable work. Under ComLink+, they were also paired with a dedicated family coach and a volunteer befriender who journeyed alongside them. Slowly, they began to rebuild their lives.

Today, Irfan is thriving — learning, laughing, and simply being a child. Your gift can help more families like his build brighter futures.

Led by the Community Foundation of Singapore, CSS brings together donors, charities, and partners to uplift families with children living in public rental housing. Many of these families live on less than S$1,500 a month, vulnerable to setbacks from even a single unexpected bill.

Your donation powers 17 curated programmes that offer holistic, long-term support — from early education and housing assistance to job training — helping families move towards stability, self-reliance and social mobility.

In 2025, every donation is matched dollar for dollar by the SG Gives Matching Grant, doubling your impact.

Help build a stronger, more inclusive Singapore — where no family is left behind.

Learn more at collective-for-a-stronger-society.cf.org.sg

*The name and story details have been changed to respect privacy of our beneficiaries but they reflect the common challenges faced by the families we serve.