At the Bursary Awards Ceremony on 14 December 2018, we were happy to witness our student beneficiaries receive their hard-earned rewards on stage for persevering in their studies. This was also a record-breaking year for ISCOS, with over 310 recipients from the primary, secondary and tertiary levels receiving the bursary awards and book grants. In […]
Love Is Working Things Out Together – FGP Tri-Event 3
Our beneficiaries enjoyed themselves and learnt much at our third and final Tri-Event held on 22 September 2018. With over 80 parents, youth and children in attendance, the day began at the TKP Conference Centre with workshops for each respective group to further learn about expressing familial love under the annual theme ‘Love’. The children […]
Drawings of Love – Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition
Congratulations to our beneficiaries whose works of art were showcased in this year’s Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition! Held at Raffles City on 21 September 2018, the children were thrilled to see their drawings of love, hope and aspirations on display, as they eagerly awaited the arrival of Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob. It was definitely […]
Running to Support Second Chances – Yellow Ribbon Run
Photo credits: Lianhe Zaobao On 9 September 2018, four of our members represented ISCOS in the Yellow Ribbon Run under the 5.6 km “Road to Acceptance” category. This category is a new initiative introduced this year that featured teams of ex-offenders from halfway houses and other aftercare agencies such as ISCOS. have a glimpse at […]
WE CAN – ‘More Than Words’ Book Launch by Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
On 4 September 2018, we were happy to attend the launch of the 5th edition of ‘More Than Words’ book titled “WE CAN – Create, Contribute, Care, Connect, Cherish” at the National Library. ‘More Than Words’ is a signature programme by Tan Chin Tuan Foundation which seeks to promote creative literacy, potentially inspiring and equipping […]
ISCOS Welcomes New Executive Director
Ms Doris Ng recently joined ISCOS as the newly appointed Executive Director with effect from 3 September 2018. Prior to joining ISCOS, Ms Ng had been with Singapore Prison Service for over 17 years and had taken up appointments like Assistant Commander, Programme in Cluster A and Assistant Commander, Staff Development in Cluster B. She […]
ISCOS Directors Receive National Day Awards
(From left to right: Ms Shie Yong Lee, Ms Staphnie Tang) We would like to extend our congratulations to Ms Shie Yong Lee and Ms Staphnie Tang for receiving the National Day Awards in August this year. Ms Shie was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, while Ms Tang […]
Love Is Doing Things Together – FGP Tri-Event 2
Our beneficiaries had a fun-filled session at the second Tri-event on 21 July 2018! Held at the Allspice Institute, the day began with a family bonding activity of baking (delicious desserts) or cooking (sumptuous bento lunch). Everyone enjoyed this activity immensely – some family members worked on the recipes side-by-side while other parents patiently guided […]
Meeting Members at the ISCOS Fireside Chat
It was a timely catch up with 13 members on 19 July 2018 at the bi-annual Fireside Chat, where we talked about new and upcoming ISCOS initiatives. Members shared freely about their own support systems (families, friends and community) and how they could support fellow ex-offenders, as well as the impact of technology on their […]
Bowling Fun with Men’s Support Group
On 9 July 2018, the Men’s Support Group had a fun outing together with their friends and family members for a great night of bowling at West Coast Recreational Centre. It was an enjoyable and light-hearted evening, with everyone happily unwinding after a hard day at work. Occasions like these are one of the many […]