“The team learned that they could help people by encouraging them, and just by donating a small item, they could improve the lives of the needy.”
Henderson Secondary School
Project Helping the Needy
By: Mandy Hong Jia Wen, Zoey Tan, Chung Pui Kuan Valencia, Goh Qing Hua, Leow Hwee Sin, Nadhirah Binte Ayub Khan, Raviprasad Deepika
Aim:
Spread awareness on helping the needy and allow the public to appreciate the joy and satisfaction derived from helping others.
Why:
To get the community involved in helping underprivileged families.
Where:
Jalan Membina neighbourhood.
What:
A charity drive was organised with the support of The Salvation Army and the National Environment Agency. Pamphlets were distributed to inform residents to prepare their pre-loved items in good condition.
How:
The team walked along neighbourhood corridors and collected about 50 bags of useful items from the residents, with the majority being toys, books and clothes for needy children.