On 22 December 2017, ISCOS celebrated the academic achievements of 133 students by rewarding them for their hard work and perseverance at its annual Bursary Award Ceremony. With Mr Amrin Amin as the Guest of Honour, the recipients received their awards onstage amid applause from their families at the MDIS Auditorium at Stirling Road. A […]
On 16 December 2017, some 40 of our beneficiaries had a wonderful time at the Kallang Ice World! Thanks to M1 who sponsored this special outing, they enjoyed themselves very much with the family. For some, it was their first time on ice while others were happily gliding across the skating rink after the warm-up […]
On 13 December 2017, we had a great time catching up with some of our members at the bi-annual Fireside Chat, where we had a purposeful conversation on important topics such as family bonding and sustaining employment. Our members also gave valuable feedback that will go a long way towards improving our programmes and services. […]
Our beneficiaries were given a special treat at the Christmas Gift of Love@City House on 7 December 2017. After being serenaded by a series of Christmas carols, over 30 children under the Fairy Godparent Programme (FGP) were truly delighted to receive beautifully-wrapped gifts, each containing an item on their wishlist. We sincerely thank our partner, […]
On 2 December 2017, some of our ISCOS Titans came together to learn useful tips about public speaking. Facilitated by our volunteer Jessica Dang from Soundway Learning Group, our Titans enjoyed learning the skills needed to share their stories more confidently and purposefully. Thank you Jessica for making the time and effort to conduct this […]
It was indeed heart-warming to gather with our partners, donors and volunteers to honour their support, as well as to celebrate how far our beneficiaries have come at the annual ISCOS Appreciation Dinner on 10 November 2017. This year, we have chosen the theme of ‘HOPE’, as it is a powerful notion which perfectly encapsulates […]
On 3 November 2017, ISCOS held a Charity Golf and Dinner event at Orchid Country Club to raise funds for the Fairy Godparent Programme (FGP), our flagship programme dedicated to support children and families of ex-offenders. With everyone in high spirits, the golf game commenced at 1.15pm sharp followed by a sumptuous dinner at the […]
In support of World Vision Day, Essilor Vision Screening Foundation (ASEAN) held free eye screening tests for our Fairy Godparent Programme beneficiaries on 12 October 2017. During the event at the premises of The Helping Hand, spectacles were also provided to them where needed and instructions for follow-up appointments were given. We thank Essilor Vision […]
We are grateful to have volunteers from Goldbell with us over two Saturdays (7 and 14 October 2017) to help spruce up two houses with a fresh coat of paint and new study corners. These events are part of the LEAP (Learning Environment Assistance Project) sessions where we believe in providing conducive home learning environments […]
On 4 October 2017, we were glad to receive Mr Amrin Amin, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) when he visited the ISCOS office at Alexandra Road. The purpose of the visit was for us to offer an overview of ISCOS’ programmes and services, particularly the job placement services for ex-offenders. You […]
