The Labour Movement showed its appreciation to more than 150 unions, corporates and individuals for their donations to the NTUC-U Care Fund at the annual U Care Charity Dinner on 4 October 2018.
At the event, NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Ng Chee Meng played host to some 750 guests, comprising union leaders, management partners, U Care beneficiaries and corporate donors. More than $9.3 million has been raised for the fund this year.
Money from the fund will go to some 20,000 beneficiaries through various assistance programmes such as the U Stretch Vouchers, U Care Back to School Vouchers and the U Care Hardship Grant.
“This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our new donors and existing donors. I cannot thank all of you enough for the support that you have given to the NTUC-U Care Fund,” said NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Zainal Sapari, who is also director of NTUC’s Care and Share Department.
Since its inception in 2009, the NTUC-U Care Fund has raised about $119 million.
The event also saw $750,000 presented to the Bright Horizons Fund to support the educational needs of preschool children.
Another $1 million has been set aside for the Eldercare Trust to help the elderly from low- to middle-income families offset the cost of senior care services.
If you missed the dinner, here are some photos for you to enjoy:
Presenting our NTUC Care & Share committee members!
Every donor to the NTUC-U Care Fund received a token of appreciation.
Beneficiaries of the Bright Horizons Fund put up a special performance for the guests.
Brothers from BATU at the U Care Charity Dinner.
