Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. Feedback and enquiries on fairprice shareatextbook 2016 can be channeled to the hotline at 6888 1649 or email at fptextbookat. Nov 29, 20 with just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. Ntuc fairprice launched its annual yearend shareatextbook project where. The public has until sunday, 4 december 2016, to dropoff their used textbooks to benefit the community and reduce paper wastage books can be dropped off at 159 donation points across all fairprice stores including fairprice finest, fairprice xtra hypermarkets, fairprice xpress outlets at esso stations. However, as your ntuc and fairprice membership itself already awards linkpoints and patronage rebates, there isnt an extra benefit to using this credit card. You can also charged your recurring ntuc membership fees to this card and earn additional linkpoints. This year, the collection period is from 9 november to 4 december 2016. Jan 21, 20 i have a lot of children cloths, toys and assessment books for p1 including exam paper to give away. 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. Emeriti program to accept yearround book donations for the bridge to asia.
Help us in our collective effort to provide aid locally. Each book we collect and each book we put into the hands of others. Ntuc works closely with goverment and employers to help workers attain better wages, welfare and work prospects. Show your support by donating your textbooks at any fairprice stores including finest supermarkets, xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress stores at esso service stations. Donation definition, an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution. Where would be a good place to sell 2nd hand books in singapore. Jan 29, 2018 with regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. Donating old textbooks to the needy, latest singapore news.
Last updated april 2020 fairprice warehouse club p2w5d past event. Fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. Ntuc hopes to give the petition in again see 21st sept. If you have a life policy with us, you can round up your policy premium payment to the next dollar or more, with the difference going entirely towards orangeaid beneficiaries. Can anyone advise where to donate to the needy in singapore but not salvation army. Our social enterprise arm, red shield industries, processes the donated items and retails those that are in good condition at our family stores located across singapore. The public is invited to visit any of the distribution centres on sunday, 11 december 2016 to select the textbooks they need for school next year. Income orangeaid ntuc income insurance services provider. The project was rebranded as fairprice shareatextbook in 2010 over the past 33 years, more than 3.
Singapore, 9 november 2016 ntuc fairprice fairprice today launched its annual shareatextbook project, now into its 34th year, where the public is invited to donate their used textbooks and for the first time ever, to participate in this nationwide community initiative. Where can one sell or donate used books in singapore. Your support will bring relief and a peace of mind to the most vulnerable in our community. Taking place every november, visit its website to stay uptodate on the upcoming donation drive. Sep 24, 2019 during the donation period, members of the public will be able to dropoff their books at any ntuc fairprice store besides cheers and unity.
I have a lot of children cloths, toys and assessment books for p1 including exam paper to give away. Donate your books and educational resources in 3 easy steps. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. This international charitable organisation has had a base in singapore since the 1930s, and seeks to help the underprivileged without discrimination. Individuals wishing to donate used text books for bridge to asia may do. The performance impacts the bonus declared for policy holders. The public can also use the new fairprice online mobile app to make the donations. Our heritage 1973 ntuc welcome supermarket launched by the national trades union. Ntuc fairprice foundation is a registered charity set up by ntuc fairprice. Nov 08, 2014 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. Enabling singaporeans to achieve good progress through life.
Launch 7pm on friday th september organised by the northampton gay book group and bookqfest team. No matter how you want to give, were your goto place. Directory of book donation programs university at albany. Last week to donate used textbooks for shareatextbook project in leadup to the festive season. If you are thinking of throwing away your old textbooks, you can donate them to less fortunate students at any ntuc fairprice store. Selfemployed parents must attach a copy of the latest income tax returns notice of assessment 2016. Ntuc fairprice appeals to public to donate textbooks to. Held several times a year, the family fun fiesta aims to strengthen family bonding, promote a greater worklife balance and better wellbeing by enabling lowerincome union. 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. For the eleventh 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. Nov 14, 20 ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project read more at. You can donate used textbooks at all fairprice finest supermarkets, fairprice xtra hypermarkets, warehouse club and fairprice xpress outlets until dec 4. You can also support us by donating preloved items or new items to any one of our donation in kind booths listed below.
Select hot links and go to the boys brigade donation. John will be talking about unisons lengthy fight against the outsourcing of council services. There will be an array of activities to enjoy across the whole weekend from readings and workshops to debates and book signings. Mr seah kian peng, ceo, ntuc fairprice, said, fairprice is grateful for the overwhelming support and outpouring of goodwill towards the fairprice shareatextbook project. Over 400,000 books available for collection through the ntuc fairprice shareatextbook project this year. There should be no annual fee for the card since you are a ntuc member. Elsevier is book aid internationals largest donor of medical books, with 90,000 donated to date. 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. Apr 26, 2016 ntuc income released its performance of its life participating fund for 2015 just a few days ago. Investment returns in % 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 ntuc income 1. The world of used textbooks in numbers unscrambled. Income is proud of our innovative fundraising effort that integrates donation into policyholders regular premium payments. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in.
Families with singapore citizen babies born between 1 january 2016 and 31 december 2019 are eligible. You can help the local community by donating your preloved or unused items for resale at any of their thrift stores. With this years target of 400,000 books met, this annual community initiative has reused or recycled over 4. 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. Single parent must submit supporting documents b certified true copies of the childs past 2 years examination results c application forms must be endorsed by the school institution and unionntuc income under which the member retain. Ntuc income returns on life insurance participating fund 2015.
You can donate your books at all fairprice stores including. Bbfl has designed the new offices of singapores largest retailer ntuc fairprice who have adopted a new way of working with a staggering 160,000 sq ft at their new building at benoi road, bbfl was appointed to work closely with ntuc fairprice to create an openconcept workspace, revolutionising the way they work bringing about much more interaction between the users. Being part of the ntuc social enterprise, fairprice aims to make lives better for you, your family and our community. With just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. Here to make lives better singapore healthcare management.
Ntuc fairprice appeals to public to donate textbooks to help. Here to make lives better mr seah kian peng ceo, ntuc fairprice 17 august 2016. Since its commencement in 1983, the project has seen 4. List of share a book ntuc sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in singapore. Passing on your gently used goods to charity is a great way to improve the lives of others while minimising waste. During the donation period, members of the public will be able to dropoff their books at any ntuc fairprice store besides cheers and unity. Benjamin chiang ntuc aug 18, 2016 in the world of trading, when you make a profit someone else. Have you been thinking about donating some of your clothes, household goods, toys and books to somebody more in need. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. Where to donate children cloths and assessment books.
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