Who we are
TOUCH Community Services is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. We were officially registered in 1992 and have been a member of the National Council of Social Service since 1994.
How we started
The work of TOUCH started in 1986 as a service for latch-key children in the neighbourhoods of Clementi and Jurong. Touched by the obvious need of low-income and single-parent families with difficulties making ends meet, much less raising their children in a positive environment, a group of 15 people in their 20s organised activities to help the children. This small attempt has today become a multi-service organisation with an integrated network of 17 services, 11 centres and 12 children's clubs located at different parts of Singapore, including Bukit Merah, Clementi, Geylang Bahru, Hougang, Serangoon, Toa Payoh, Ubi and Yishun.
Who we serve
Over the last 20 years, TOUCH has reached out to many individuals from all religions and races, including children, youths, families, people with special and healthcare needs and the elderly.
To promote greater awareness and exposure to overseas community work, we also partner closely with organisations in various countries in the areas of adoption of children, community development and humanitarian relief.
Significant Awards...
2011
• Singapore Youth Award - TOUCH Cyber Wellness, a service of TOUCH Youth, was awarded the nation's highest youth accolade under the Community & Youth Services Team Category, in recognition of its commitment in encouraging holistic youth development through promoting cyber wellness, healthy gaming and online safety. The Award was presented by Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for National Security & Minister for Home Affairs at the Istana.
• Centre of Specialisation Certification - TOUCH Seniors Activity Centre was appointed by the National Council of Social Service as a Centre of Specialisation with the aim of transferring its knowledge and expertise to other voluntary welfare organisations in the eldercare sector. This partnership seeks to further enhance service delivery standards and competencies, which will ensure greater effectiveness and utilisation of resources.
• Singapore Prestige Brand Award - TOUCH Community Services is a winner of the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) 2011 - Special Merit (not-for-profit organisations), in recognition of its effective brand management and branding initiatives. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Manpower, was the Guest-of-Honour at the prestigious award ceremony.
2010
• Healthcare Humanity Award - Wong Li Peng, Occupational Therapist (TOUCH Home Care and TOUCH Caregivers Support) and Lim Lay See, Logistics Co-ordinator (TOUCH Home Care), are recipients of this national award given to outstanding and inspirational healthcare workers who go the extra mile to care for the sick and infirmed.
2009
• Healthcare Humanity Award - TOUCH Home Care’s Assistant Manager, Adelene Teck, was a recipient of this national award given to outstanding and inspirational healthcare workers who go the extra mile to care for the sick and infirmed.
2007
• Healthcare Humanity Award - TOUCH Home Care staff nurse Ms Joycelyn Chan received this national award, which is given to outstanding healthcare workers who are inspirational role models and go the extra mile to care for the sick and infirmed.
• Outstanding Non-profit Organisation Award - TOUCH is the winner in this category of the National Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards, which recognises best practices in the management of volunteers and donors (including fundraising practices) in non-profit organisations. Click here for more information.
2006
• Healthcare Humanity Award - TOUCH Home Care general practitioner Dr Ong Jin Ee received this national award, which is given to outstanding healthcare workers who are inspirational role models and go the extra mile to care for the sick and infirmed.
• Work-Life Achiever Award - conferred by the Tripartite Committee on Work-Life Strategy which includes the Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports, in recognition of the family-friendly policies and programmes of TOUCH. Click here for more information.
2005
• PBM - Mr Eugene Seow, Executive Director of TOUCH Community Services, was conferred the public service medal in recognition of the role of TOUCH in the tsunami relief efforts. Click here for more reports on TOUCH Community Services International.
2004
• Family Friendly Employer Award - conferred to pro-family organisations in Singapore.
2002
• Best Volunteer Management Award (Merit Winner) - conferred by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre.
• Family Friendly Firm Award (Merit Recipient) - conferred to pro-family organisations in Singapore.
1998
• PBM - Mr Lawrence Khong, Chairman of TOUCH Community Services, was conferred the public service medal in recognition of his contributions to the community. Click here for his profile.
