Saturday, September 8, 2012

Willing Hearts

Willing Hearts: Feeding the Poor in Singapore

Published by The Online Citizen on August 29, 2012
By Creatives For Causes (CFC) -
What happens when a poor elderly woman faces difficulty walking but has to buy groceries and cook daily to support herself and her bedridden husband?
Who takes care of and feed the children of a lower income family when the breadwinner, a single mother, has to work several jobs?
Clearly, our current social assistance schemes are not adequate to alleviate the dire circumstances of the poor entirely.
However, several good Samaritans from Willing Hearts have come together to provide free food and groceries for the lower income in Singapore… every single day of the year.
The Creatives For Causes team follows Willing Hearts on a typical day of their Soup Kitchen operation to cover their daily activities.
Willing Hearts operates their 100% volunteer run soup kitchen. They provide meals to over 2500 lower-income households in over 25 distribution locations such as Circuit Road, Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Ho Swee and many more..
Every day, starting at 5am till 12pm, their soup kitchen prepares, cooks and distributes meals to the needy including the elderly and families in various locations in Singapore.
After a tiring day, at 1pm, the volunteers begin to prepare for next day’s work. They start by collecting bread from charitable bakeries. Following which, they head over Pasir Panjang Wholesale Market where they collect donated groceries for cooking and distribution.
Volunteers loading the groceries into the van.
Tony Tan, 65 is the founder of Willing Hearts Singapore. He runs his own printing business at Commonwealth and started this organisation because he wanted to do something for the poor in Singapore and also because of his late mother who influenced him positively through her active community involvement.
Tony cooking chicken for the lunch and dinner boxes to be provided to the lower income beneficiaries.
“To me, the poor are the most important people in the world as they cannot even afford the most basic need – their next meal. So, we hope to reach out to anyone who requires a meal,” says Tony.
When asked about what motivates him to do this 365 days a year, even on Chinese New Year and Christmas, he says simply
“Why not? The poor need to eat every day, even on special occasions!”
The Soup Kitchen begins work at 5am everyday and is currently the only daily, secular and non-profit soup kitchen based in Singapore. They even go the extra mile to ensure that their food is halal so that it suits the requirements of the Muslim’s lower-income groups.
A volunteer preparing rice
Sandy Ho, 39 (right) a Freelance Makeup Artist and Housewife volunteers her time every weekday.
She shares her experience about volunteering with Willing Hearts with us:
“I was looking for a voluntary job on weekdays and found out about Willing Hearts through SG Cares,” she quipped
“This is meaningful because it really helps people who really need it – those who do not have enough money to even afford their next meal!”
When asked about what kept her coming back, she mentioned that it was due to the people she met here.
“I like it here because all the people here are sincere and come every day despite not having recognition or pay in return,”
Her volunteering stint also has positive effect on her children, both of whom she brings over to help during their school holidays. Her two children are 8 and 9 years old.
“My son told me that he wanted to find a job which required him to work at night or on weekends. When I asked him why, he mentioned that it was because he wanted to spend most of his time helping out like all the people he met at Willing Hearts.”
After cooking, the food are packed into boxes and sent for delivery in different locations in Singapore where volunteers help to distribute to them.
Upon arrival at the delivery points, we could see a group of eager elderly eagerly awaiting their meal. It touched us to see their smiles of gratitude upon receiving the free groceries, food and bottled water.
The food, ready for delivery
Our volunteers distributing the food supplies which includes a packet meal (or two if they need more) , bread, water and groceries (vegetables for them to choose from so they can save money on shopping).
Volunteer Marean Chua (left) helps out daily with food distribution and cooking. She is currently between jobs and was looking for a volunteering opportunity to pass her time. She found the Willing Heart’s call for volunteers via SG Cares as well and decided to come down to help out.
“Besides food, Willing Hearts also tries to support our beneficiaries in whatever way we can. For instance, when we receive donations of adult diapers and wheel chairs, we try to ask around if any residents need it and supply it to them.”
She also shared with us that Tony was an inspiration to her because besides running his organisation, he sometimes brought the homeless back to stay in his home for a short while and helped them look for a job.
When asked about whether the government is doing enough to support the lower income, Tony said something that we felt was very sensible.
“Singaporeans must help other Singaporeans. This is not just the moral duty of the government and in fact, they cannot do it alone. It is the duty of every Singaporean to reach out to the government.”
Willing Hearts Volunteers.

Ending off, we would like to sincerely appeal to the general public to take action to create a more equitable and inclusive Singapore.
Here is how you can be involved to help Willing Hearts:
Volunteer!
If you would like to help out at the various distribution points or the main soup kitchen, please call Tony Tan at 9690 2086 or Charles Liew at 9873 2288.
Donate!
If you would like to make any donations (in cash or items), here is what Willing Hearts currently needs:
  1. Providing more meat and fish
  2. Providing more sauces for the food
  3. Diesel for the vans
  4. Electricity bills
  5. Gas
Currently the kitchen being used at High point Community Services is under lease and the organisation is also seeking a new kitchen space to accommodate their growing number of volunteers and beneficiaries.
For more information, you can refer to http://www.willinghearts.org.sg
And also, support them on their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/willinghearts
—-
This article is brought to you by Creatives For Causes.
We are a pro bono communications agency that provides creative services to non-profit organisations and aim to bring more online attention to less known NGOs in Singapore!
For more information, you can visit www.creativesforcauses.com
Photo credit: Mike Mai, Photographer and volunteer at CFC
 

17 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello Everybody,
My name is Mrs Sharon Sim. I live in singapore and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave me happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of S$250,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a single mother with 3 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of S$250,000.00 SG. Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs Sharon, that refer you to him. contact Dr Purva Pius,via email:(urgentloan22@gmail.com) +918376918351 Thank you.

Unknown said...


I am a private loan lender which have all take to be a genuine lender i give out the best loan to my client at a very convenient rate.The interest rate of this loan is 3%.i give out loan to public and private individuals.the maximum amount i give out in this loan is $1,000,000.00 USD why the minimum amount i give out is 5000.for more information contact us Email osmanloanserves@gmail.com

Your Full Details:
Full Name :………
Country :………….
state:………….
Sex :………….
Address............
Tel :………….
Occupation :……..
Amount Required :…………
Purpose of the Loan :……..
Loan Duration :…………
Phone Number :………
Contact Email osmanloanserves@gmail.com

Dr Purva Pius said...

How I Got My Loan From A Genuine And Reliable Loan Company

I am Mrs.Irene Query i was in need of a loan of $150,000 and was scammed by those fraudulent lenders and a friend introduce me to Dr Purva Pius,and he lend me the loan without any stress,you can contact him at (urgentloan22@gmail.com) Approvals within 2-4 Hours


1. Name Of Applicant in Full:……..
2. Telephone Numbers:……….
3. Address and Location:…….
4. Amount in request………..
5. Repayment Period:………..
6. Purpose Of Loan………….
7. country…………………
8. phone…………………..
9. occupation………………
10.age/sex…………………
11.Monthly Income…………..
12.Email……………..

Regards.
Managements
Email Kindly Contact:urgentloan22@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Do you need a quick long or short term loan with a relatively low interest rate as low as 3%? We offer Xmas loan, business loan, personal loan, home loan, auto loan,student loan, debt consolidation loan e.t.c. no matter your score, If yes contact us via Email: finance2014911@gmail.com Fill The Loan Application Form Below Name............ Amount Needed........ Duration.......... Country............ Monthly income....... Age............. Phone Number........ Sex ................. Email................Business Plan/Use Of Your Loan:....... Apply now on this email :finance2014911@gmail.com Warm Regards Dr Purva Sharegistry

Unknown said...

Do you need a quick long or short term loan with a relatively low interest rate as low as 3%? We offer Xmas loan, business loan, personal loan, home loan, auto loan,student loan, debt consolidation loan e.t.c. no matter your score, If yes contact us via Email: finance2014911@gmail.com Fill The Loan Application Form Below Name............ Amount Needed........ Duration.......... Country............ Monthly income....... Age............. Phone Number........ Sex ................. Email................Business Plan/Use Of Your Loan:....... Apply now on this email :finance2014911@gmail.com Warm Regards Dr Purva Sharegistry

Dr Purva Pius said...

Hello Everybody,
My name is Mrs Sharon Sim. I live in Singapore and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave me happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of S$250,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a single mother with 3 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of S$250,000.00 SG. Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs Sharon, that refer you to him. contact Dr Purva Pius,via email:(urgentloan22@gmail.com) Thank you.

BORROWERS APPLICATION DETAILS


1. Name Of Applicant in Full:……..
2. Telephone Numbers:……….
3. Address and Location:…….
4. Amount in request………..
5. Repayment Period:………..
6. Purpose Of Loan………….
7. country…………………
8. phone…………………..
9. occupation………………
10.age/sex…………………
11.Monthly Income…………..
12.Email……………..

Regards.
Managements
Email Kindly Contact: urgentloan22@gmail.com

Mohamed Ali said...

$$$ GENUINE LOAN WITH LOW INTEREST RATE APPLY $$$
Do you need finance to start up your own business or expand your business, Do you need funds to pay off your debt? We give out loan to interested individuals and company's who are seeking loan with good faith. Are you seriously in need of an urgent loan contact us.

Email: shadiraaliuloancompany1@gmail.com

Dr Purva Pius said...

Hello Everybody,
My name is Mrs Sharon Sim. I live in Singapore and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave me happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of S$250,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a single mother with 3 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of S$250,000.00 SG. Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs Sharon, that refer you to him. contact Dr Purva Pius,via email:(urgentloan22@gmail.com) Thank you.

BORROWERS APPLICATION DETAILS


1. Name Of Applicant in Full:……..
2. Telephone Numbers:……….
3. Address and Location:…….
4. Amount in request………..
5. Repayment Period:………..
6. Purpose Of Loan………….
7. country…………………
8. phone…………………..
9. occupation………………
10.age/sex…………………
11.Monthly Income…………..
12.Email……………..

Regards.
Managements
Email Kindly Contact: urgentloan22@gmail.com

moanmend said...



PERSONAL AND BUSINESS LOAN OFFER


Hello, Do you need a loan from The most trusted and reliable company
in the world? if yes then contact us now for we offer loan to all
categories of seekers be it companies or for staff usage. We offer
loan at 3% interest rate, Contact us via email:
statesservices@gmail.com

(1) Full Name
(2) Full Address
(3) Country
(4) Age
(5) Occupation
(6) Tell phone number
(7) Sex:
(8) Loan Amount needed:
(9) Loan Duration

Email us at: statesservices@gmail.com

moanmend said...



Do you need an urgent loan we offer worldwide loan to who in need of loan the business opportunity you having being looking for is here again. email us now at: mrwilliam751@gmail.com
LOAN APPLICATION FORM
1) Full Name:
2) Gender:
3) Loan Amount Needed:.
4) Loan Duration:
5) Country:
6) Home Address:
7) Mobile Number:
8)Monthly Income:
9)Occupation:
)Which did you here about us.

Best Regards.

Unknown said...

Hello ,
Am Mrs Cynthia corvin . Am a lady with a great testimony I live in USA and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of $360,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a mother with 2 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of $360,000.0.Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs cynthia corvin, that refer you to him. contact Mr.Zak,via email:- feroozsuptoo@outlook.com

Dr Purva Pius said...

Hello Everybody,
My name is Mrs Sharon Sim. I live in Singapore and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave me happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of S$250,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a single mother with 3 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of S$250,000.00 SG. Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs Sharon, that refer you to him. contact Dr Purva Pius,via email:(urgentloan22@gmail.com) Thank you.

Loan Offer said...

My Brothers and Sister all over the world, I am Mrs Boo Wheat from Canada ; i was in need of loan some month ago. i needed a loan to open my restaurant and bar, when one of my long time business partner introduce me to this good and trustful loan lender DR PURVA PIUS that help me out with a loan, and is interest rate is very low , thank God today. I am now a successful business woman, and I became useful. In the life of others, I now hold a restaurant and bar. And about 30 workers, thank GOD for my life I am leaving well today a happy father with three kids, thanks to you DR PURVA PIUS Now I can take care of my lovely family, i can now pay my bill. I am now the bread winner of my family. If you are look for a trustful and reliable loan leader. You can Email him via,mail (urgentloan22@gmail.com) Please tell him Mrs Boo Wheat from Canada introduce you to him. THANKS

Unknown said...

Are you a business man or woman? Are you in a financial mess or do You need funds to start your own business? Need to pay loans Their Debt or pay off your bills or start a nice business? Do you have a low credit score and you will find it hard to get Capital loan from local banks / other financial institutions? You need one Loan or funding for any reason such as:Email: info.standardonlinefinance@gmail.com

*Personal Loans
*Commercial Loans
*Investments Loans
*Development Loans
*Consolidation Loans
*Student Loans
*Car Loans
*Mortgage Loans
*Acquisition Loans
*Construction loans

We offer loan at low interest rate of 3% and with collateral and not Collateral, we offer personal loans, debt consolidation loans, venture capital Capital, business loan, education loan, mortgage or Loans for any reason".

However, our method offers the possibility to specify the amount of the loan needed and also the duration you can afford it, gives you a real Chance get the funds you need!

Contact us via E-mail: info.standardonlinefinance@gmail.com

abidinmohd said...

Do you need a genuine Loan to settle your bills and startup
business? contact us now with your details to get a good
Loan at a low rate of 3% per Annual email us:
Do you need Personal Finance?
Business Cash Finance?
Unsecured Finance
Fast and Simple Finance?
Quick Application Process?
Finance. Services Rendered include,
*Debt Consolidation Finance
*Business Finance Services
*Personal Finance services Help
Please write back if interested with our interest rate datanfincorpfinance@gmail.com

osman said...

Hello Everybody,
My name is Ahmad Asnul Brunei, I contacted Mr Osman Loan Firm for a business loan amount of $250,000, Then i was told about the step of approving my requested loan amount, after taking the risk again because i was so much desperate of setting up a business to my greatest surprise, the loan amount was credited to my bank account within 24 banking hours without any stress of getting my loan. I was surprise because i was first fall a victim of scam! If you are interested of securing any loan amount & you are located in any country, I'll advise you can contact Mr Osman Loan Firm via email osmanloanserves@gmail.com

LOAN APPLICATION INFORMATION FORM
First name......
Middle name.....
2) Gender:.........
3) Loan Amount Needed:.........
4) Loan Duration:.........
5) Country:.........
6) Home Address:.........
7) Mobile Number:.........
8) Email address..........
9) Monthly Income:.....................
10) Occupation:...........................
11)Which site did you here about us.....................
Thanks and Best Regards.
Whats app) +917290857361
Derek Email osmanloanserves@gmail.com

Cadman Brandon said...

Do you need financial help? Are you in any financial crisis or do you need funds to start up your own business? Do you need funds to settle your debt or pay off your bills or start a good business? Do you have a low credit score and you are finding it hard to obtain capital services from local banks and other financial institutes? Here is your chance to achieve your dream from our company. We offer and leased funds to public entities globally! Our interest rate is the best you can get. For more inquiries contact us via email: triumphantfinanceltd@gmail.com Terms and Conditions apply