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🥤Do you know that by changing to strawless lids for cups, it has reduced 19 million and 10 million straws annually for McDonald's and Koufu respectively?
🥡 This year's edition of the Hungry for Change Challenge organised by DBS Foundation and NEA seeks to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions to address issues faced by Koufu, McDonald's and The Social Kitchen in managing food and food packaging waste.
💡Find out more from their website on how better food waste segregation, innovation in food packaging and a shift in consumer mindset towards food & packaging will help these corporates.
✏️ If you have a solution for them, submit your proposal by 31 October on the Hungry for Change website to receive up to SGD 100,000 from DBS Foundation to pilot your solutions!
🥤Do you know that by changing to strawless lids for cups, it has reduced 19 million and 10 million straws annually for McDonald's and Koufu respectively?
🥡 This year's edition of the Hungry for Change Challenge organised by DBS Foundation and NEA seeks to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions to address issues faced by Koufu, McDonald's and The Social Kitchen in managing food and food packaging waste.
💡Find out more from their website on how better food waste segregation, innovation in food packaging and a shift in consumer mindset towards food & packaging will help these corporates.
✏️ If you have a solution for them, submit your proposal by 31 October on the Hungry for Change website to receive up to SGD 100,000 from DBS Foundation to pilot your solutions!
📢 Calling all groundups - this is your day!
🥳 Groundup Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the volunteers and leaders of ground-up initiatives for all the work that you do in the community over the year.
✨ This year's theme for Groundup Day is Wellness, as we also remind ourselves to take a break every once in a while. It's your day to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves, so come join us for a free-and-easy evening of fun, food, laughter and rest!
📅 Date: 8th Dec 2023
🕗 Time: 6-9pm
📍 Venue: Peace Centre (1 Sophia Road, S228161)
🚀 RSVP: bit.ly/groundupday2023
🌟 Slots are limited to the first 200 sign ups! Up to 5 persons per groundup, please register each person individually.
🥳 Groundup Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the volunteers and leaders of ground-up initiatives for all the work that you do in the community over the year.
✨ This year's theme for Groundup Day is Wellness, as we also remind ourselves to take a break every once in a while. It's your day to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves, so come join us for a free-and-easy evening of fun, food, laughter and rest!
📅 Date: 8th Dec 2023
🕗 Time: 6-9pm
📍 Venue: Peace Centre (1 Sophia Road, S228161)
🚀 RSVP: bit.ly/groundupday2023
🌟 Slots are limited to the first 200 sign ups! Up to 5 persons per groundup, please register each person individually.
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📢 Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Come join us for a time of learning and discussion on how different groundups design their volunteer outreach and engagement. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and gain fresh perspectives on growing an sustaining volunteer engagement.
More details:
Date & Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2023, 12-3pm
Venue: Hornbill Room, Rooftop, Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
🔗 To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
📢 Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Come join us for a time of learning and discussion on how different groundups design their volunteer outreach and engagement. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and gain fresh perspectives on growing an sustaining volunteer engagement.
More details:
Date & Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2023, 12-3pm
Venue: Hornbill Room, Rooftop, Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
🔗 To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
Let’s Celebrate the End of 2023 Together! 🎉
As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social!
📅 Date: 18 December 2023
🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Location: NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817)
What to expect!
🍕 Amazing food and drinks (it’s FREE!)
🤝🏻 Connect with fellow change-makers in the OpenJio GUC communities
🥂 Look back on the year together and gain inspiration from others
So, join us as we end the year meaningfully and with a blast! Sign up closes in 3 days on 11 December 2023 and limited slots are available so sign up HERE now to secure your spots today! We can accommodate 4 volunteers per groundup, so sign up today with your fellow volunteers!
See you all there! 🥳
As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social!
📅 Date: 18 December 2023
🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Location: NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817)
What to expect!
🍕 Amazing food and drinks (it’s FREE!)
🤝🏻 Connect with fellow change-makers in the OpenJio GUC communities
🥂 Look back on the year together and gain inspiration from others
So, join us as we end the year meaningfully and with a blast! Sign up closes in 3 days on 11 December 2023 and limited slots are available so sign up HERE now to secure your spots today! We can accommodate 4 volunteers per groundup, so sign up today with your fellow volunteers!
See you all there! 🥳
BAGUS Together
Let’s Celebrate the End of 2023 Together! 🎉 As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social! 📅 Date: 18 December 2023 …
Here’s a reminder to sign up! Sign up closes tomorrow so do RVSP now to join us to end the year with a blast! ✨
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Hello groundup friends!
We are happy to share the launch of BAGUS (Building All Groundups for Success) Together as of 18 January 2024. With partners, Tote Board and Temasek Foundation, the work at Groundup Central will be enhanced in this new initiative that will mark a transformation in NVPC’s role within the groundup ecosystem as we seek to empower local groundups like you all in creating greater social impact in your communities!
We are excited to share upcoming programmes in the months to come so stay tuned for more! Check out our BAGUS Together website for more information: bagustogether.sg
We are happy to share the launch of BAGUS (Building All Groundups for Success) Together as of 18 January 2024. With partners, Tote Board and Temasek Foundation, the work at Groundup Central will be enhanced in this new initiative that will mark a transformation in NVPC’s role within the groundup ecosystem as we seek to empower local groundups like you all in creating greater social impact in your communities!
We are excited to share upcoming programmes in the months to come so stay tuned for more! Check out our BAGUS Together website for more information: bagustogether.sg
We observe many good deeds every day, but what makes some take the extra step of setting up a sustained programme that addresses needs that they observe? What the groundup founders have in common is a broad and stable confidence in their abilities to deal with different situations and achieve specific goals; and they are primarily motivated by the proactive choice and enjoyment in taking up the initiatives.
Age is no issue! Young or old, one can start a groundup at any age. Groundup initiatives are not entirely a youth movement: about one-third of the founders are 40 years old and above!
React with a heart ❤️ to show your support for the courage of groundup founders!
Age is no issue! Young or old, one can start a groundup at any age. Groundup initiatives are not entirely a youth movement: about one-third of the founders are 40 years old and above!
React with a heart ❤️ to show your support for the courage of groundup founders!
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Why start a groundup? 🌱🆙
A sneak peek into BAGUS Together’s new series: Groundup Gearup and find out more about running a groundup in Singapore, featuring our groundup friends?!
Check out NVPC’s Groundup Handbook at the BAGUS Together website (bagustogether.sg) for more information!
A sneak peek into BAGUS Together’s new series: Groundup Gearup and find out more about running a groundup in Singapore, featuring our groundup friends?!
Check out NVPC’s Groundup Handbook at the BAGUS Together website (bagustogether.sg) for more information!
Hey groundup friends! Looking to grow? 🌿
2024 applications for the Lam Soon New Horizon Fund by The Majurity Trust are open!
New Horizon is an incubation fund that provides up to $150,000 seed funding, capacity building support and a growth network for the most promising groundups and new non-profits to progress from start-up to growth.
Eligibility Criteria
1. A groundup group or new nonprofit, 0-3 years from incorporation
2. Raised less than $250,000 to date
3. Have a strong track record in serving vulnerable communities in Singapore
4. Have high impact potential with clear growth plans
5. Have at least 1 founding team member who is committed to joining full-time or hire a full-time staff, although founding team should remain in key voluntary roles
Application Window: Feb 1 – Mar 1
Clarification Timeline: Mar 2 – Apr 30
Grant Outcome Announcement: End May
More information can be found here (https://www.majurity.sg/funds-and-grants/newhorizon/ )
2024 applications for the Lam Soon New Horizon Fund by The Majurity Trust are open!
New Horizon is an incubation fund that provides up to $150,000 seed funding, capacity building support and a growth network for the most promising groundups and new non-profits to progress from start-up to growth.
Eligibility Criteria
1. A groundup group or new nonprofit, 0-3 years from incorporation
2. Raised less than $250,000 to date
3. Have a strong track record in serving vulnerable communities in Singapore
4. Have high impact potential with clear growth plans
5. Have at least 1 founding team member who is committed to joining full-time or hire a full-time staff, although founding team should remain in key voluntary roles
Application Window: Feb 1 – Mar 1
Clarification Timeline: Mar 2 – Apr 30
Grant Outcome Announcement: End May
More information can be found here (https://www.majurity.sg/funds-and-grants/newhorizon/ )
Hey Groundup friends, have you ever wondered how to grow a community initiative? 🌱
We are delighted to have Sara Lomelin with us for a fireside chat on how you can tap on your experiences, start your own giving circles and grow a community to serve others!
About Sara Lomelin:
Sara is the Founder and CEO of Philanthropy Together, a global charity initiative co-created by hundreds of giving circle and network leaders
Sara has been recognised on the list of Forbes 50 over 50: Impact 2023 for her impact work
Her 2022 TED Talk titled “Your Invitation to Disrupt Philanthropy” has garnered over 1.4 million digital viewers https://youtu.be/ddJvVf1eqwM?si=DGlAG4mfiHm2XlUZ
Under her leadership, Philanthropy Together has trained more than 600 community leaders on how to create their giving circles for a cause of interest
So, come join us for an evening filled with inspiration and insight!
Register here: https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/upcoming-events/fireside-chat-with-sara-lomelin. See you there!
We are delighted to have Sara Lomelin with us for a fireside chat on how you can tap on your experiences, start your own giving circles and grow a community to serve others!
About Sara Lomelin:
Sara is the Founder and CEO of Philanthropy Together, a global charity initiative co-created by hundreds of giving circle and network leaders
Sara has been recognised on the list of Forbes 50 over 50: Impact 2023 for her impact work
Her 2022 TED Talk titled “Your Invitation to Disrupt Philanthropy” has garnered over 1.4 million digital viewers https://youtu.be/ddJvVf1eqwM?si=DGlAG4mfiHm2XlUZ
Under her leadership, Philanthropy Together has trained more than 600 community leaders on how to create their giving circles for a cause of interest
So, come join us for an evening filled with inspiration and insight!
Register here: https://www.bagustogether.sg/events/upcoming-events/fireside-chat-with-sara-lomelin. See you there!
Hey groundup friends!
Are you looking to drive community initiatives to address the digital needs of Singaporeans?
2024 applications for the Digital for Life Fund by IMDA are open!
The Digital for Life Fund provides funding for digital inclusion projects and activities that help enrich the lives of all Singaporeans. Projects should focus on these pillars of the Digital for Life movement:
• Digital Technology and Inclusion - which involves helping various societal groups appreciate how digital technologies enrich daily living.
• Digital Literacy and Wellness – which involves improving digital literacy amongst disadvantaged groups and promoting good digital habits for online safety.
Submit your proposal to apply for the Digital for Life Fund. Learn more: https://go.gov.sg/dflfundcall2024-osf-edm
Check out past projects at https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/digital-for-life-fund/digital-for-life-fund-projects
Applications are open from now till 31 March 2024.
Are you looking to drive community initiatives to address the digital needs of Singaporeans?
2024 applications for the Digital for Life Fund by IMDA are open!
The Digital for Life Fund provides funding for digital inclusion projects and activities that help enrich the lives of all Singaporeans. Projects should focus on these pillars of the Digital for Life movement:
• Digital Technology and Inclusion - which involves helping various societal groups appreciate how digital technologies enrich daily living.
• Digital Literacy and Wellness – which involves improving digital literacy amongst disadvantaged groups and promoting good digital habits for online safety.
Submit your proposal to apply for the Digital for Life Fund. Learn more: https://go.gov.sg/dflfundcall2024-osf-edm
Check out past projects at https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/digital-for-life-fund/digital-for-life-fund-projects
Applications are open from now till 31 March 2024.
Embedded in communities, groundups also view their purpose as primarily community-focused. The Groundup Initiative Study survey results showed that an overwhelming majority of groundups identified community building and development as their cause area (73%), followed by social and welfare (29%), environment (25%) and education (14%). Geographic communities (for example, a few adjacent HDB blocks in Woodlands) is among the top target groups served by groundups (32.5%), followed by elderly (10.7%), low-income families (8.6%), and youth (7.7%).
Check out https://cityofgood.sg/resources/nvpc-groundup-initiative-study-2023/ to read more insights from the study! 📚
Check out https://cityofgood.sg/resources/nvpc-groundup-initiative-study-2023/ to read more insights from the study! 📚
“This is not just Charity; this is about Change.”
To celebrate the launch of BAGUS Together, we held our inaugural BAGUS Speaker Series on Tuesday night where we had the privilege of inviting Sara Lomelin, the Founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, to share with us about her giving journey. From starting her first Giving Circle with a group of Latina moms to leading Philanthropy Together and training more than 600 community leaders to create their Giving Circles, Sara is experienced in growing and scaling social impact.
It was a cozy night of fun and learning, and a warm reminder not to overthink giving – start by finding a few people who share the same passion watch it grow through a ripple effect! Tips she shared include growing the diversity among its members, thinking about succession early, and most importantly, helping members find the joy in giving.
Not sure where to start? Find out more about Giving Circles here -- https://whatisagivingcircle.com/3/
#CityofGood #BAGUSTogether
To celebrate the launch of BAGUS Together, we held our inaugural BAGUS Speaker Series on Tuesday night where we had the privilege of inviting Sara Lomelin, the Founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, to share with us about her giving journey. From starting her first Giving Circle with a group of Latina moms to leading Philanthropy Together and training more than 600 community leaders to create their Giving Circles, Sara is experienced in growing and scaling social impact.
It was a cozy night of fun and learning, and a warm reminder not to overthink giving – start by finding a few people who share the same passion watch it grow through a ripple effect! Tips she shared include growing the diversity among its members, thinking about succession early, and most importantly, helping members find the joy in giving.
Not sure where to start? Find out more about Giving Circles here -- https://whatisagivingcircle.com/3/
#CityofGood #BAGUSTogether
State of Play, held as part of the City of Good Summit, was a blast! 💥
BAGUS Together helped to identify some groundups to be featured at Company of Good’s State of Play on 22 February – it was an opportunity for companies to know new and different community partners, serving a variety of needs and providing an opportunity for corporates to express their interest to volunteer with these groundups. We’re proud of Outdoor Sport Kakis, Her Rise Above and Soundball SG who set up booths to display their upcoming volunteering opportunities to reach out to corporate volunteers, and look forward to more of such platforms ahead!
Sign up for a BAGUS Together Membership to get connected with us 😊
BAGUS Together helped to identify some groundups to be featured at Company of Good’s State of Play on 22 February – it was an opportunity for companies to know new and different community partners, serving a variety of needs and providing an opportunity for corporates to express their interest to volunteer with these groundups. We’re proud of Outdoor Sport Kakis, Her Rise Above and Soundball SG who set up booths to display their upcoming volunteering opportunities to reach out to corporate volunteers, and look forward to more of such platforms ahead!
Sign up for a BAGUS Together Membership to get connected with us 😊
Mark your calendars! In partnership with @singaporefilmsociety, NVPC presents The City of Good Film Festival! Set to light up the screens at Golden Village VivoCity, from the 6th to the 16th of March 2024 discover the power of giving and kindness with us again through the medium of on-screen storytelling.
The festival showcases a diverse range of feature-length and short films from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and US directors that embody themes of care, inclusivity, compassion, and the transformative power of giving.
Tickets available for sale now at www.gv.com.sg (under Promotions)
#CityofGood #FilmFestival
The festival showcases a diverse range of feature-length and short films from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and US directors that embody themes of care, inclusivity, compassion, and the transformative power of giving.
Tickets available for sale now at www.gv.com.sg (under Promotions)
#CityofGood #FilmFestival