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Community Chest (公益金) is the philanthropy and engagement arm of the National Council of Social Service.
Community Chest. We engage the community through fundraising and volunteering, empowering social service users to lead a life of dignity.
What is Community Chest? What is the difference between NCSS and Community Chest? Community Chest is the philanthropy and engagement arm of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), which is the national co-ordinating body for social service agencies in Singapore.
Community Chests, commonly referred to as community trusts, community foundations and united way organizations, are endowment funds pooled from a community for the purpose of charitable giving. The first Community Chest, "Community Fund", was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, by the Federation for Charity and Philanthropy.
Community Chest was established in 1983 to raise funds for the many social service agencies in Singapore. The public funds raised through Community Chest are channelled to programmes that provide direct social support services and are relevant and critical to helping the disadvantaged.
As one of Hong Kong’s most trusted charities, the Chest proactively addresses imminent needs in society through high quality, innovative and effective social services. Each year, we serve more than 2.5 million beneficiaries in Hong Kong.
Sep 25, 2023 · SINGAPORE - The Community Chest (ComChest) raised over $16.7 million with a charity show on Sunday to support over 200 critical social service initiatives. They include programmes that...
Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, Singaporeans have shown remarkable generosity. Now, Community Chest's "Change for Charity" initiative turns daily actions into opportunities for giving. In partnership with businesses, this initiative seamlessly integrates giving into transactions.
Oct 19, 2021 · SINGAPORE - Community Chest raised more than $87 million for social service agencies in Singapore and gave out $58 million to its funded programmes in the last financial year.
Jan 15, 2022 · SINGAPORE - Ahead of Chinese New Year on Feb 1, the Community Chest will distribute over 8,100 festive bags to seniors and families in need. More than 1,150 volunteers helped pack the "fu dai...
