MCS MILESTONES 2024

Reflecting on our initiatives to unite communities

Conducted in-care spiritual counselling sessions through experienced volunteers for Hindu inmates weekly
Provided inmates with volunteer opportunities to foster positive social networks
Ensured consistent after-care counselling sessions for former convicts
Deep gratitude expressed by participants
Organized a successful, anti-drugs talk graced by Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, in tandem with the Yishun Indian Activity Executive Committee, with local media coverage in July
Attended an appreciation dinner hosted by the Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau to recognize efforts by MCS and its partners, to raise anti-drugs awareness in the community in November

Food for Life Programme

Celebrated 24 years of the MCS-led ‘Food for Life’ programme
Served over 200 elderly and needy in Queenstown
Home delivery of essential meals by dedicated volunteers
Highly positive feedback garnered from beneficiaries
On-going productive collaboration with the Sri Ruthra Kaliamman Temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple, the Sri Sreenivasa Perumal Temple and the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple since 2023 to expand deliveries to a weekly basis
Catered 500 Deepavali meals in partnership with Samy’s Curry Restaurant to multi-racial residents at the Sembawang Blessing Corner and beneficiaries under the New Hope Community Services

Held regular volunteer recruitment drives at local temples and universities
Conducted virtual on-boarding programmes for new multi-ethnic volunteers
Facilitated direct interactions with the MCS Board of Directors to exchange insights and receive mentorship
Strategic alignment of volunteers’ interests and strengths with MCS’s capabilities to contribute to community development
Focused on expansion of the MCS Youth Wing to consider fresh perspectives and connect with the younger generation

In support of the National Blood Programme
Teamed up with representatives from the Sai Centre Katong and the Singapore Telugu Samajam
Held two events at the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple and the Sri Sreenivasa Perumal Temple
More than 200 participants attended both sessions with very enthusiastic responses
Received Letter of Appreciation from the Singapore Red Cross Society on the efficacy and efficiency of the events
Aim to explore potential cooperation with the Singapore Red Cross Society and other local organizations on future blood donation events

Initiatives designed to enhance legal literacy and encourage proactive legal planning within the community
Provided free legal counseling sessions to the public on a weekly basis
Led a workshop about the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) tool at the Queenstown Community Centre in April
Organized a session to train volunteers on the LPA process at the Queenstown Community Centre in June
Held a mini roadshow at the Tekka Market to highlight the importance of establishing a LPA in June
Offered two complimentary LPA Certification programmes at the Queenstown Community Centre in June and August