Even if you can’t afford to sponsor an entire bento, every dollar donated counts towards the next set. Image source: giving.sg / SAGE Counselling Centreįor every $25 donated, a bento set packed with healthy halal food suitable for seniors along with a mooncake would be distributed to someone who needs it. That’s why SAGE Counselling Centre is holding an online fundraiser for elderly people living in low-cost HDB units. While some Singaporeans browse fancy artisan mooncakes, others barely afford to eat for the day. Help feed the needyĮven during this time of festivities, not all of us have the basic necessities, let alone be able to celebrate in style. These are the Breadline Group, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME), the Good Shepherd Centre, the Singapore Leprosy Relief Association SILRA and Project Pari.Įach paperweight costs $15 and you can purchase it online here. It also supports five charitable organisations that share this same goal. The NCA is a non-profit organisation that helps the expat community give back to the less-privileged in Singapore. But it is also a great conversation starter for colleagues now that more of us are going back to the office as Singapore looks to enter Phase 3 of our gradual reopening. This aesthetically pleasing paperweight will be useful during this period of time where most of us are working-from-home.
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The ceramic paperweight bears a Chinese inscription 花好月圆 (hua hao yue yuan), directly translated means “blossoming flowers and a full moon” which is a reference to the perfect bliss and happiness of the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you like mooncakes but don’t want the guilt from eating too many of them, the Netherlands Charity Association is selling a mooncake paperweight to raise funds during this Mid-Autumn Festival. Other stories you might likeīuy mooncake-related collectibles for charity The charity drive is on till 7.30pm on Oct 1 at 8 Lorong Kilat. Other than a place of worship, the Mahabodhi Monastery also functions as a community centre which offers areas for people to meditate and rest.
Image source: Eventbrite / Mahabodhi Monastery Īside from Enabling Village, the Mahabodhi Monastery is holding a charity drive to raise funds for its monastery operations fund. You can also order the mooncake gift set by e-mailing. Proceeds go towards EV’s mission of a better Singapore that welcomes people from all walks of life.Įach gift set is $69.90 and more information can be found here. The triangles shown on the cover signifies the symbol of change in SG Enable’s logo which refers to the effort in working towards a more inclusive Singaporean society. The emerald-green colour of the box represents the environment of the area. For the mooncakes, which are halal and vegetarian, you can choose between White Lotus Paste with Melon Seeds and Red Bean Paste with Melon Seeds.Įnabling Village is a space where people of all abilities can come together to work, learn and play. The set comes with two mooncakes and a clay tea set with premium oolong tea leaves provided by teapasar. However, with the amazing variety of flavours and brands available, how can you make a difference while indulging your tastebuds?Ĭonsider ordering the EV Mooncake Gift Set from the Enabling Village, presented by the i’mable Collective and prepared by individuals with disabilities from Metta Café and MINDS. They are delicious, they celebrate the occasion and there is a flavour out there for everyone. Here are some ways you can give more people a reason to smile during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Yet, despite this drastic change, we still have the ability to help one another. Celebratory events have gone online due to restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the virus. This year, however, Covid-19 has put a different spin on things. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time when families gather, children play with lanterns and we all get an excuse to indulge in delicious mooncakes!
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