Singapore about 20,000 students could get 400,000 used textbooks this year, as ntuc fairprice on monday nov 16 launched the 33rd edition of its annual sharea. A new spin on old textbooks ntuc fairprice revamps book donation drive singapores third medical school to reserve 80% of places for locals singapore at least 80 per cent of the total of 150 places available at singapores third medical school will be set aside for local students when it is up and running. Dont miss out again, get the latest sales via our newsletter, facebook, twitter or rss feed. These items are selected based on the needs of the social service agencies. Last wednesday, fairprice launched its 35th annual shareatextbook initiative, along with the fairprice sharea. Another organisation conducting a book donation drive is fairprice.
The national trades union congress ntuc, also known as the singapore national trades union congress sntuc. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. Drop off and shop for preloved clothes, accessories, books or toys at swco. One can select any quantity of these food hampers and purchase them online. Ntuc fairprice fairprice has just launched its 35th annual shareatextbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their preloved textbooks.
Do you have any old textbooks that you dont need anymore. Mr terence kuek, 45, recently saw an appeal for used textbooks on the ntuc fairprice facebook. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used textbooks. Click here for map next to hillview mrt station operating hours.
Donate your preloved textbooks at any fairprice store from now till 30 november 2019 updated 1 nov 2019 29 oct 2019 sgnewsman books, magazines, graphic novels, stationery, events due to covid19, some offers may no longer be valid or temporarily suspended. As the country is dealing with the current covid19 virus as best it can, as a charity that supports 44,600 beneficiaries, we are already feeling the repercussions with the drop in cashfood donations that is needed to ensure the operations is running smoothly to deliver 6500 food packs on. Ntuc income singapore 900 woodlands drive promotions. Dear all, we would like to appeal for your support for the ntuc fairprice shareatextbook donation drive 2018. Donated books that are unsuitable for book bank customers are donated to other appropriate organizations, or recycled. You can help the local community by donating your preloved or unused items for resale at any of their thrift stores. The salvation army is great for hunting vintage knick knacks and furniture. Donate your preloved textbooks at any fairprice store.
Under the shareatextbook project, the public can donate their textbooks at any fairprice outlet, even those at esso service stations, from nov 6 to dec 7. At same time, ntuc is having food donation drive for the coming hari raya from 6 may to 4 jun 2019. Ang mo kio hub, hougang one, jurong point, nex, kallang wave mall, jem. Then prime minister lee kuan yew opened the first supermarket at block 192, toa payoh lorong 4, and it was the first of its kind. Increase font size aviva great wall of education, a book donation drive presented by the times of. Ntuc is at the heart of the labour movement which comprises 59 affiliated trade unions, 5 affiliated trade associations, 12 social enterprises, 6 related organisations as well as a growing. Check out a meaningful way to share a textbook by ntuc. This international charitable organisation has had a base in singapore since the 1930s, and seeks to help the underprivileged without discrimination. There were so many used textbooks with little editionbyedition changes, yosef says. Around the same time, other unions such as the singapore industrial labour organisation and pioneer.
Its new2u thrift shop is a favourite amongst hipsters and vintageloving bargain hunters the store is a treasure trove of hidden. Send the completed donation form and the cheque to us by mail or hand it to our customer service officers at any income branch. A new spin on old textbooks nanyang technological university. From now till 30 november 2008, the public can make their donations at all ntuc fairprice supermarkets and hypermarkets across the island. Minds movement for the intellectually disabled of singapore. Support our green charity drive and you will be making a contribution to metta welfare association. Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. The childrens book bank endeavors to use all donated books. Fund various charities by donating your gentlyused assorted goods.
A donation bin at your school, can generate funds for the library and other projects. Ntuc website fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. If you are thinking of throwing away your old textbooks, you can donate them to less fortunate students at any ntuc fairprice store. Each book we collect and each book we put into the hands of others is more than just an act of giving. In 2012, minds partnered ntuc healthcare previously known as ntuc eldercare to open a thrift store in the redhill community. Reduce your waiting time by booking an appointment. Ntuc fairprice foundation is a registered charity set up by ntuc fairprice. Donating old textbooks to the needy, latest singapore news. Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore. Instead of throwing away his childrens used textbooks, a parent donated them to the underprivileged. The singapore council of womens organisations swco is the national coordinating body of womens organisations in singapore. Singapore about 20,000 students could get 400,000 used textbooks this year, as ntuc fairprice on monday nov 16 launched the 33rd edition of its annual shareatextbook project read more at.
Our customer service officers would be pleased to help you. You can make a blood donation at any of the 4 blood banks or at a community blood donation drive near you. Show your support by donating your textbooks at any fairprice stores including finest supermarkets, xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress stores at esso service stations. Committed to lending a helping hand to the underprivileged, there are programmes to reach out to. Minds shop plus a community shop for the community. Being part of the ntuc social enterprise, fairprice aims to make lives better for you, your family and our community. While these things are not brand new, they have been given a new lease of life by the intellectually disabled that minds supports. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. Singapore, 10 december 2016 ntuc fairprice fairprice will distribute free textbooks at five distribution centres as the 34th edition of the fairprice shareatextbook project comes to a close this weekend. Ewaste recycling firm, tesamm, together with metta, is organising the green. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in. To support national efforts to reduce plastic bag use, fairprice will donate. The supermarket chain is partnering volunteer welfare organisations and community. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries.
Pupils who wish to donate textbooks and story books can drop off the books at the collection point outside the school library. Book drives for needy now on, latest singapore news the. The singapore national trades union congress ntuc, comprising affiliated unions and associations, professional guilds, smes, freelancers and selfemployed as well as social enterprises, is at the heart of the singapore labour movement. We work with schools, religious groups, libraries and nonprofit. For enquiries on the project, the public can call the used textbooks project hotline at 6424 7505 or email email protected. Ntuc fairprice seeks used textbooks for needy the online. You can really help us save time, by following our donation guidelines. Singapore, 23 july 2018 ntuc fairprice fairprice today announced the launch of the fairprice plastic bag management programme, a framework that looks to holistically reduce plastic bag use, which will replace the existing fairprice green rewards scheme. You can do your part for the needy families by leveraging on the discounts. Corporate philanthropy is very much a part of ntuc fairprices dna. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition.
We will not be accepting these donationinkind from friday, 14th february 2020 until further notice. Details of distribution of the books will be announced in early december. Book drives change lives after brokering new and used textbooks for years, yosef lifchitz saw how textbooks were only used for a year or two and then discarded for later editions. This year, over 170 stores, comprising all fairprice supermarket formats including fairprice finest supermarkets, fairprice xtra. Alternatively, you may do a direct walkin to any of the blood banks or open community drives. Select hot links and go to the boys brigade donation. The public can also use the new fairprice online mobile app to make the donations. Singapore, 29 october 2019 ntuc fairprice fairprice today launched its 37th annual shareatextbook project, aiming to collect a record 550,000 textbooks, the highest ever target for the project so far. What is the boys brigade shareagift online donation drive 2016. Fairprice shareatextbook formerly known as fairprice used textbooks project is ntuc fairprices signature community project that is conducted annually. Where to donate children cloths and assessment books.
Ntuc fairprice fairprice has launched its 37th annual shareatextbook project, aiming to collect a record 550,000 textbooks, the highest ever target for the project so far. Pursoft tissue soft pack sakura 3ply 4 x per pack. This week ntuc members got 50% discount on rice and oil while stock last. Ntuc fairprice was first established on 22 july 1973 as ntuc welcome supermarket in toa payoh, to solve the rising oil and daily prices then due to inflation. For the eighth year running, ntuc fairprice is offering its online portal sg as a platform for the public to make online donations to the boys brigade shareagift 2016. I missed the dateline last year, so i kept the textbooks till this year, hopefully. Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore posted on november 8, 2014 by mathtuition88 do you have any old textbooks that you dont need anymore. Please check their opening hours below or call 6220 0183 for more infomation.
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