<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sccfsc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sccfsc]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:28:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Er's Legacy: The Community Gardeners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cultivating a Vision from the First Seed Discover the story of Uncle Er, a founding member and the original leader who helped break ground on the community garden’s very first plot. Uncle Er was instrumental in setting the garden’s mission and vision in motion. In his later years, he transitioned from hands-on gardening to becoming a passionate advocate, sharing his wealth of experience at events to inspire others. This tribute honors his role as a pioneer who planted the seeds of community...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/uncle-er-s-legacy-the-community-gardeners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c93ea94b5dfe0bfdb25a36</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:03:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_99f28a97fe9c450ba99362e6ac640004~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aunty Siew Tin's Legacy: The Community Gardener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Heart That Never Stopped Giving Meet Aunty Siew Tin, an active and indispensable member of the community garden. Known for her unwavering commitment and her presence at every Saturday session, she was much more than a gardener; she was a pillar of support and friendship. Even when she could no longer tend to the plants physically, her strength and life experiences continued to inspire the younger generation. Discover how Aunty Siew Tin’s legacy of love and generosity continues to bloom in...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/aunty-siew-tin-s-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c93a1e495b61304353c262</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:44:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_1738407c6fd846459d762420a44f1e31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle C.K's Legacy: The Community Gardener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Legacy Rooted in Community Meet Uncle C.K., the beloved former leader of the South Central community garden. Known for his deep wisdom and passion for nature, Uncle C.K. didn't just grow plants—he nurtured a cohesive, motivated group of neighbors. Even as his health declined, his commitment to providing guidance and support never wavered. This moving tribute celebrates a man who cultivated friendship and resilience, leaving behind a flourishing garden and a community that misses him dearly....]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/uncle-c-k-s-legacy-the-community-gardener</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c936494b5dfe0bfdb24a9f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_e2a23bd7b0264688bb2960be9357655e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEIGHBOURLINESS STARTS WITH SMALL GESTURES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbourliness to me is to be compassionate and friendly towards your neighbours. It can be the smallest thing such as holding the lift for your neighbour as they enter or leave the lift, greeting with a smile on their face. In this modern day where the world is moving on a fast pace and everyone is occupied with their work, school and many other things, it is hard to interact with one another. That is why a small gesture could mean everything, e.g. holding the lift for a neighbour who is in...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/neighbourliness-starts-with-small-gestures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aff20da67c4d1e7b7ab634</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:28:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_e171151230b3467dac22e7fc1f2cbea9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT ALL STARTED WITH A TOWEL]]></title><description><![CDATA[My family had tied our self-made “I Wish You Enough” towel on our front gate a week before the TV news featured the movement. The morning after the news coverage, we were surprised to find that our neighbour had hung her towel with her own “I Wish You Enough” tag. By afternoon, my other neighbour sent me a message, asking why I had hung our towel and why the other neighbour had followed suit. After I explained to her about the poverty awareness movement, she hung hers too and also donated to...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/it-all-started-with-a-towel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aff0e022bc04bb87f844a4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:25:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_b5318141b2764169ad7a1ea5eafc416b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I WISH YOU ENOUGH]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wish you enough” is a profound message. The phrase, crafted by members of South Central Community Family Service Centre (aka “Blk 5”), makes everyone who sees or hears it pause to think. The wish is for those who do not have enough to have enough, reminding us that there are members of our society who are not able to meet their needs. “I wish you enough, if we say it out loud a few times (try it!), is a timely reminder that the aspiration for everyone to have enough is a perfectly...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/i-wish-you-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aff02b4b8043385bd25999</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_27f4f28c24f3498f848040cb9fdc52e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMALL ACTS, BIG IMPACT]]></title><description><![CDATA[r Ng resides with his family at one of the rental blocks in Redhill area. For many of us who knows Mr Ng, the strengths and assets that he brings to the community takes precedence over him being a mere individual of deficits and social assistance. Those who know Mr Ng personally will not hesitate to share anecdotes of this big-hearted man, who, despite not having much, gives a lot! His contribution can be seen from the thoughtfulness and sincerity demonstrated towards people. For example,...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/small-acts-big-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afef224b8043385bd25718</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:15:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_6ccfa283ab2548beae4ee4cca8d3fd4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I WISH U ENOUGH - JARS OF TREASURES]]></title><description><![CDATA[The “I Wish You Enough” movement was a really wonderful experience for me and I learnt a lot about what we can do to build our community spirit. My family and I went down to assist in the preparation for the Rojak making, helping to grill the Tau Kwa and cut it into small pieces, to be added into the Rojak later. Although it was raining rather heavily that morning, I felt that it was really heartwarming to see volunteers of all ages squeezing under the small shelter and enthusiastically doing...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/i-wish-u-enough-jars-of-treasures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afed7722bc04bb87f83cfb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:09:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_82a935b162b9482aaac8be71dd4c9efc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFT OF CELEBRATION OF LIFE – A GOTONG ROYONG EFFORT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform also provided SCC with an opportunity for learning conversations with the adults and parents of the children. In one of the conversations, the parents shared their concerns for their children playing alone in the park at night without adult supervision, and the possibility of them mixing with ‘bad company’. Seeing the birthday parties as a great way in looking out for the children and also to engage them meaningfully, the parents committed to a bi-monthly community birthday...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gift-of-celebration-of-life-a-gotong-royong-effort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afea15a67c4d1e7b7aa48e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:59:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_af8dea67ee494f8e9ae389c21297cf73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFTS OF CARE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear. Humiliation. Distress. Loneliness. These are but just some of the tribulations that perpetuated Stacey’s* experiences as a survivor of family violence in her previous marriage. Back in April 2018 when Stacey first arrived at her new community, she experienced a sense of helplessness. She was hesitant in asking her neighbours for help as she felt that, like her, they too have their own problems. Added to that was her foreboding sense of loneliness, i.e. no one to turn to in times of...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gifts-of-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afe92921a584c05f056913</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:52:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_03dcd74b737b48ea88d6d3c2ea8867dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFTS OF A HOME – A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN]]></title><description><![CDATA[“ I really appreciate KeyStart for helping us; if not the stress level is too high… now we have a place to come home early to relax. It is quiet… The children can come home to study and cook their  meals . Now my children have a place to call their own” With the help of KeyStart Access Fund, Mr Borhan moved into his new home with his 3 teenage children, in January 2019. It was a bittersweet moment when he received the cheque from the KeyStart Team to pay for the cash shortfall he needed for...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gifts-of-a-home-a-place-to-call-my-own</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aef16cf41d7389c2a3c71e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:17:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_77455007c2ce4492bdaf5feb04263e92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFTS OF SUPPORT - A BOOST TO HELP LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the first half of the year, David’s English improved from a grade “D” to “C”, which he maintained all the way to his PSLE. As David was also struggling with his Maths subject (he had dropped from Standard to Foundation Mathematics from Primary 5 to 6), he had asked SCC for support which we then connected him with a volunteer from our Learning Kampung programme. In addition, David also signed up for Project Lend-A-Hand (PLAH!), an intensive 3-month preparation programme that coaches...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gifts-of-support-a-boost-to-help-level-the-playing-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aef01fc674490e6e20112c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_02c82fefa3a142359f64a04acfdee8c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFTS OF SHARING – WE ARE NOT ALONE]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were first introduced to Santi and her family in 2017, when we participated in SCC’s Lou Hei Celebration. Back then, we found out that Santi had just lost her husband and was struggling with the changes – a new job and taking care of her two children (a pre-schooler and a young teenager). Despite having gone through a lot in a very short time, our impression of Santi was someone who was resilient and determined to overcome the difficulties so that she can continue to provide for her...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gifts-of-sharing-we-are-not-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeee6f0c1a368a2fa3fedf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:03:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_f67bf85b4ae647fd91722a62c4cc8e7c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFT OF SHARING - BY COST AND CHOICES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wet markets, NTUC, Giant, Cold Storage….the same type of food carries varying degree of cost in different localities and supermarkets. Cost and choices are a luxury for many people, in particularly those experiencing hard times. Yet, very often, we have heard of inspiring stories of the poor possessing strengths and giving to others despite having limited resources themselves. “I understand how it feels like to have nothing and to not have anyone helping during bad times.” – Farhana – This is...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gift-of-sharing-by-cost-and-choices-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeed6ade5ad9153e0b19a2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:57:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_2ade768f35a04c4194b80c0902f4d857~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE KAMPUNG SPIRIT IS ALIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I Wish You Enough” was a very memorable experience for me. Not only was it my first time helping out in such a large scale event, trying new things such as cutting Tau Kwa – a surprisingly difficult task. I also got to see how, despite popular belief, the kampung spirit is still going as strong as it was in the past. People of all races and ages were chipping in to help out in every aspect. I saw some children as young as four or five standing by their mothers, eager to play a part, no...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/the-kampung-spirit-is-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adcb8d053d59350a11cc7e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:23:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_addb515244aa48dd993ac060d5c57ff7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Block 79, Indus Road, lives a pair of helpful heroes called Jamal and Hassan. This dynamic duo is no stranger to lending a hand to any of their neighbours in need. Jamal and Hassan are self-taught repairmen and they have a long history of helping their neighbours in need. From cleaning their homes to entertaining them with their guitars, the duo has earned a reputation for reaching out to anyone living around them that needs help. Even though they may not have enough themselves, they...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/neighbours-helping-neighbours-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adca5a07e75fffe176ebe7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:14:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_b41a6b49510040f3acca85e666767c11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAMILY GIVES BACK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mdm Suliawati, is the mother of four children living in Lengkok Bahru. Her husband, Mr Mansoor had a mild stroke during work, and as a result, he suffers from vertigo and sometimes experiences headaches and loss of balance. Their second child has some medical conditions and requires full-time caregiving from Mdm Suliawati. The family receives financial assistance from Social Service Office.  Feeling thankful for the help that they receive, Mdm Suliawati gives back to the community and she...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/family-gives-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adc706053d59350a11c314</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:01:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_a7b1fcb1b8074e84b3738d64980f3d23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AN ACT OF GRATITUDE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up as the eldest child in the family of five siblings, Heryza has developed a sense of independence and reliability. She is the pillar of support for her parents who would keep an eye on the younger siblings when her parents need to go to work. Moreover, having witnessed domestic violence in her mother’s past marriage, and experiencing several housing adjustments in her life, Heryza has a sensitive heart which encourages her to show care to others whenever she can. Although she only...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/an-act-of-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adc63b3fdd64550e6cd0b4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_86a1f98177944f769f4e1f03fb02cb1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFT OF NEIGHBOURLINESS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mdm Nabisha currently stays with her daughter in Beo Crescent. She shared how she received emotional support from her neighbours when she went through difficult times in the past. One account was when her late husband chased her out of her home after an argument. Mdm Nabisha felt alone and helpless. She was comforted in receiving emotional support from one of her neighbours who gave her temporary shelter and listened to her troubles. Despite the many quarrels, arguments, and noises coming...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/gift-of-neighbourliness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adc56f07e75fffe176e1e7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:55:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_5ffb90eac138422aad95c9ff9f97d606~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY BOLEH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mastinawati and her neighbour, Adam, were approached by Kim Seng Community Centre to help with distribution of food rations. She asked her neighbour Siti along as she had just stopped work due to health reasons. Meanwhile, Shidah met a man who was half paralysed by stroke. He had knocked at her door one day asking for food. When Shidah referred the man to the neighbouring Volunteer Welfare Organisations, she found out that he was waiting to get his financial assistance. This made Shidah...]]></description><link>https://pilot.sccfsc.sg/post/community-boleh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adc4e007e75fffe176e0e8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:52:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e15013_ab6471fb87c84fbbac014eca4de83b51~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_284,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCC FSC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>