Wishing all our Muslims friends and their families: Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

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[SWIPE TO ADMIRE] From corn to celery plants, Highpoint's garden is a sight to behold! Residents and staff at the halfway house who have green fingers have been taking care of these plants. 🌻

Our residents will learn how to care for and nurture the community garden, and witness the fruits of their labour in no time! 🥬💚
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Ravin's culinary journey led to him appearing on @vasantham_mediacorp's cooking show "Veetu Saapaadu” as a professional chef last December! Here’s how his journey began at HCSA Academy:

“My ambition is to pursue a career as a chef and I’m mentally prepared to take on the challenge. My friend who also graduated from Academy had introduced me to the course.

I’ve not had trainers who believed in me, but Academy’s trainers did. The culinary course taught me how to be patient and handle challenges as a cook, and tackle problems with the skills we learnt.

Graduating from Academy brought me closer to my dream of opening my own restaurant, but before that, I would like to upgrade my skills and gain more experience.

Don’t ever be afraid to pursue your dream at any age – it’s just a number. I am a single father for my beautiful daughter who is in primary school, and my father and grandmother are staying with me. Even in my 30s, I can still juggle work, family, and studies. Trust your ability and follow your heart!”
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[SWIPE TO READ] Jennifer RK is a SPIN befriender who understands how it feels to be alone during your darkest times.

“SPIN helps single mums by being their rock. I didn’t have any support when I was 20 so I’m happy to give back.

My toughest struggle recently was when mum fell ill. She has been my solid ground through these years and my whole world was shaken when she was hospitalised for a month. Thankfully, she's fine now!

Single parents need someone who can listen to them without any judgment and be there for them. I usually take them out for a meal. This helps me understand the single mum better and I can interact with her kids!"

Happy Mother’s Day, Jennifer – and to all mums out there 💘 The Dayspring SPIN programme supports single mums. Click our link in bio to find out more!
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Can you believe that these photos are actually paintings? They are hand-painted 🎨 by Yusoff, a Highpoint alumnus!

Yusoff first discovered his love for drawing very early in life, having grown up with his older brother who was also an artist. Although Yusoff never had the chance to formally attend art school, he did finish a LASELLE art course when he was incarcerated. This helped him discover what he truly loves doing.

Being a man of few words, Yusoff learnt how to express himself through his paintings. It provided him with an outlet to share his latent feelings, and his art portrays increased emotional depth and artistic creativity.

Yusoff has always dreamt of being a professional artist. “I want to be a full-time artist. It has always been my goal and I aim to make it my career!" If you like his art, comment below to encourage him. (Maybe he will become a commissioned artist in the future! 👨🏽‍🎨)

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In celebration of AIM's 2nd Anniversary, we invited Highpoint's residents, alumni, and their family back so everyone can connect, and reconnect - on the Labour Day of Love!

Alumni received certificates of desistance to commemmorate how far they've come, while others shared their painstaking but rewarding journey towards recovery. Thank you @yellowribbonsg for sponsoring dinner, and @singaporeantinarcotics, @wecarespore, @centralsgcdc, Industrial and Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS), National Addictions Management Service for the well-wishes 💙😊

Highpoint Halfway House's A.I.M Society (AIM) is an alumni network that strives to build a community and support group for recovering ex-offenders. Learn more about Highpoint in our link in bio!
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Mdm Begam, a single parent at Dayspring SPIN, once said that she had "no hope, no dream". She was a masterful seamstress whose passion for garment design and sewing dwindled after building a family at 20 years old.

Raising five kids on her own is no easy feat. It was hard for Mdm Begam to find a suitable job as she had to stay home to look after her family, especially one of her sons who has autism.

@esblessingbox, a long-time partner of SPIN, supported her needs and mentored her in her home-based sewing business. They eventually launched the Celebrating Dreams project in 2019 selling kids' aprons sewn by Mdm Begam!

Bringing her children out on excursions used to be a monumental task for Mdm Begam, but with the help of her befriender Shermaine, her kids can now go for more outings and enjoy themselves. To create a more conducive environment for studying and working, volunteers and donors from SPIN also helped Mdm Begam refurbish her flat. 💛

We are proud of her for doing her best with motherhood! SPIN will continue supporting single parents in their journey too. (P.S.: Aprons 👚 sewn by Mdm Begam are still available at @esblessingbox)
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Nadhirah, a Youth Mentor (Trainee) at HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre, derives great satisfaction from brightening up her residents’ day! She works closely with the residents to make sure that they are physically safe and emotionally at ease.

Although Nadhirah knows that she will further her studies in social science, she joined the SGUP to gain more experience in this sector before deciding exactly which bachelor’s degree she wants to pursue.

If you have questions for any of our #SGUP trainees, leave a comment below and we’ll answer them!
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Kids of SPIN members would like to say: #HappyBirthdaySPIN! Dayspring SPIN empowered approximately 150 single parents and their families in a short span of four years.

SPIN's social workers and befrienders empower our single parents to make small changes that greatly benefit their family in the long run. From providing rations and financial assistance to encouraging family-bonding through virtual communication during the pandemic, we will keep supporting single parents through difficult times in their lives. 💖

Swipe to see the virtual birthday cake that one of the kids drew for SPIN🎂
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(14/25) #HappyBirthdaySPIN 💗 We love seeing our beneficiaries pay it forward. This single mother has not only sought betterment for herself and her children, but for others as well!
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The pandemic has impeded many fresh graduates’ journey towards securing a full-time job, but Ranishka didn’t let this faze her. She leveraged the SG United Programme to venture into an industry and line of work that she had no prior experience in!

Ranishka never thought that she would join the social service industry. Having worked at HCSA for a few months now as an HR Assistant, being part of a purposeful community has been very rewarding for her.

To those who want to make a difference in the social service industry, here’s her advice: ”If you believe that you’re at a place in life where you prioritise having a sense of fulfilment, just go for it!”

Have any questions for Ranishka? Comment below ⬇️ and we'll answer them!
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