Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. Fairprice launches for these things are priceless commemorative book to capture insights into fairprices multipronged efforts at serving the community. Ang wee hiong, principal of hcjc from 1999 to 2004 and of hci from 2005 to 2009. One of our priorities is to quickly grow the presence of ntuc unity outlets islandwide to better serve our customers. Your membership dues, monetary gifts and used book donations are tax deductible. Where would be a good place to sell 2nd hand books in singapore.
It currently has seven branches and five lite branches across singapore. You can help the local community by donating your preloved or unused items for resale at any of their thrift stores. From now till 30 november 2008, the public can make their donations at all ntuc fairprice supermarkets and hypermarkets across the island. Sportsg ntuc fairprice and fairprice foundation makes its. One can select any quantity of these food hampers and purchase them online. Your support will bring relief and a peace of mind to the most vulnerable in our community. Details of distribution of the books will be announced in early december. Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore. November 6, 2014 fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. In 2014, approximately 15,919 hours from library volunteers, program. Any documentary proof or report required by ntuc income shall be furnished at the expense of the.
Ntuc works closely with goverment and employers to help workers attain better wages, welfare and work prospects. Ok, as of june 2014, btp has officially reached book donating. Library advocates book sales buy a book volunteer donate literacy services strategic plan 2014 contact us. Help us in our collective effort to provide aid locally. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition.
The discount was initially introduced as part of ntuc enterprises pioneers ok programme to honour the pioneer generation through the various ntuc social enterprises. The ntuc good start bundle, which was launched in april 2017, includes the fairprice fairmily kit, ntuc incomes complimentary oneyear health insurance coverage for newborns, and ntuc first campus brand new publication, early experiences matter. The salvation army is great for hunting vintage knick knacks and furniture. This international charitable organisation has had a base in singapore since the 1930s, and seeks to help the underprivileged without discrimination. Accountants set record in book donation for needy kids cpa australia partnered the singapore cfo institute to. Book on pioneer unionist ho see beng launched on 5 december 2014. Some parents may have been wondering about how to go about putting used materials assessment books, textbooks to better use, after this milestone. Record number of books donated for needy students, singapore. Im not saying that cpf couldnt be better but we all know cpf is not the whole picture. This combines the thoughtfulness of giving a gift card or gift certificate with the convenience and flexibility of gifting money. Check out a meaningful way to share a textbook by ntuc. For enquiries on the project, the public can call the used textbooks project hotline at 6424 7505 or email email protected. He was also a member of the peoples action party pap and an mp between 1963 and 1984.
Send the completed donation form and the cheque to us by mail or hand it to our customer service officers at any income branch. As the country is dealing with the current covid19 virus as best it can, as a charity that supports 44,600 beneficiaries, we are already feeling the repercussions with the drop in cashfood donations that is needed to ensure the operations is running smoothly to deliver 6500 food packs on. Buying a ntuc fairprice gift on giftly is a great way to send money with a suggestion to use it at ntuc fairprice. Debuted since 1982, the toyota crown taxis were once one of the most common taxicabs on the singapore roads in the nineties and 2000s, along with the models of toyota corona. Singapore, 25 june 2014 ntuc fairprice foundation announced a donation of two vans to ntuc eldercare to help support transportation services for the elderly.
Pension safety net, insurance scheme, property financing, etc. Ntuc fairprice shareatextbook project launches with a higher target of 400,000 books members of public encouraged to donate textbooks at 147 donation points across all fairprice stores, fairprice finest, fairprice xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress outlets singapore, 6 november 2014 ntuc fairprice launched its 32 nd shareatextbook project today, and appeals to. From one supermarket, it has grown to become singapores largest retailer serving about 430,000 shoppers daily, with a network of over 120 outlets, comprising fairprice supermarkets, fairprice finest and fairprice xtra. It was the end of road for the toyota crown taxis in singapore, when its last batch officially walked into history in september 2014. Arguably the biggest issuetradeoff regarding cpf is that it tries to be too much. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home.
Ntuc fairprice fairprice has just launched its 35th annual shareatextbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their preloved textbooks. Ntuc income returns on life insurance participating fund. Ntuc income insurance cooperative limited income is a insurance cooperative in singapore. Ang mo kio hub, hougang one, jurong point, nex, kallang wave mall, jem. Select hot links and go to the boys brigade donation. Our customer service officers would be pleased to help you. Both book aid international and books for asia work with a highly targeted book. The idea of cooperatives, also known as social enterprises, was first conceived at the modernisation seminar in 1969. We have also opened our first family medicine clinic in march 2014 at serangoon central to bring onestop healthcare services closer to the community. Ntuc fairprice seeks used textbooks for needy the online. Book on pioneer unionist ho see beng launched on 5. Ntuc income released its performance of its life participating fund for 2015 just a few days ago.
Members of the pioneer generation include seniors who are aged 65 and above in 2014, and who obtained singapore citizenship on or before dec 31, 1986. Sportsg ntuc fairprice and fairprice foundation makes. List of ntuc free textbook sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in singapore. Mr ho, who died in 2008 at age 90, was the first chairman of the national trades union congress from 1962 to 1964, its president from 1964 to 1966. Jan 29, 2018 with regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. Being part of the ntuc social enterprise, fairprice aims to make lives better for you, your family and our community. Jan 21, 20 where to donate children cloths and assessment books. These items are selected based on the needs of the social service agencies. Library does not accept book donations, there are several alternate ways to dispose of your unwanted books. Ntuc rolls out discounts and perks for pioneers blogger. Nov 14, 20 ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. Last updated may 2020 our tampines hub p1d past event ntuc fairprice fairprice has launched its 37th annual shareatextbook project, aiming to collect a record 550,000 textbooks, the highest ever target for the project so far.
I hope the public will come forward to donate their books and lessen the financial burden of families in need, said madam ginny chan. Sea games agrees toptier sponsorship deal with ntuc fair. Ntuc fairprice foundation is a registered charity set up by ntuc fairprice. Corporate philanthropy is very much a part of ntuc fairprices dna. With regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. With just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. Sep 28, 2019 indeed, one suggestion could be to donate to charitable causes such as the yearend book donation drive by ntuc. Most of you would have been aware that over the past two years, some parents had passed used books to me, after learning that i offered compassionate assistance to needy students. Show your support by donating your textbooks at any fairprice stores including finest supermarkets, xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress stores at esso service stations.
Where to donate children cloths and assessment books. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Committed to lending a helping hand to the underprivileged, there are. Kiasuparents where to donate gently used clothes, toys, books. Debuted since 1982, the toyota crown taxis were once one of the most common taxicabs on the singapore roads in the nineties and 2000s, along with the models of toyota corona and nissan cedric. Show your support by donating your textbooks at any fairprice stores. Please note that used resources are not limited to graduating years of study. Apr 26, 2016 ntuc income released its performance of its life participating fund for 2015 just a few days ago. Donate, resell, send abroad, trade, decoratehave fun with your used books. It seeks to act as a web platform for the distribution of unwanted, yet useful items like medical aids and furniture. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Passiton is a nonprofit project started by central singapore cdc and managed by the helping hand.
Investment returns in % 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 ntuc income 1. It connects the public who can donate the items to voluntary welfare organizations vwos, which in turn, can request. You can also support us by donating preloved items or new items to any one of our donation in kind booths listed below. Ntuc fairprice cooperative ltd was founded by the labour movement in 1973, with a social mission to moderate the cost of living in singapore. Get the latest sales events, warehouse sales and other promotions. Ntuc website fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. Fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. The performance impacts the bonus declared for policy holders.
Where can one sell or donate used books in singapore. Fund various charities by donating your gentlyused assorted goods. It provides life, health and general insurance products. Enabling singaporeans to achieve good progress through life. Check out ongoingupcoming handpicked deals, fairs, price lists and more. The singapore national trades union congress ntuc, comprising affiliated unions and associations, professional guilds, smes, freelancers and selfemployed as well as social enterprises, is at the heart of the singapore labour movement. To donate, apart from the places listed here give away your unwanted stuff, 1.
How much interest must singaporeans earn on our cpf to be. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. See 97 photos and 14 tips from 2961 visitors to ntuc fairprice. Ntuc fair price has become a tierone sponsor of the 2015 sea games in singapore. Ntuc income centre 75 bras basah road singapore 189557 t. Nov 29, 20 with just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. Ntuc income returns on life insurance participating fund 2015. We target to open more unity stores and denticare clinics by the end of 2014. The fairprice shareatextbook and ntuc back to school initiatives will be open to the public today. Donation definition, an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution. Our social enterprise arm, red shield industries, processes the donated items and retails those that are in good condition at our family stores located across singapore. Nov 08, 2014 check out a meaningful way to share a textbook by ntuc.
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