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Christmas Bazaar & Brunch: An event by CWA in aid of ECF & iC2

Come join us for a delightful Christmas brunch and bazaar along with tailor-made children’s activities graciously hosted by the Chinese Women’s Association (CWA)! EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF) is honored to be one of CWA’s beneficiaries for this event.

 

Event Highlights:

  • 🎄 Festive Christmas Brunch
  • 🛍️ Exciting Bazaar with Unique Gifts
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun Children’s Activities
  • 🤝 Support ECF’s Mission
  • 🎁 Joyous Time with Friends and Family

 

About EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF): ECF is an IPC charity dedicated to making a positive impact on the community by supporting various charitable initiatives that empower children and youth, regardless of their background. Your participation in this event helps us continue our mission and create a brighter future for those we serve.

 

We warmly invite you to bring your children and invite your friends to join us for a joyous Christmas celebration that supports a great cause. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

 

Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event. Mark your calendars and spread the holiday cheer!

Event details

Event:

CWA Christmas Bazaar & Brunch

Date:

3 December 2023, 11am-3pm

Venue:

Goodwood Park Hotel, Windsor Ballroom

Ticket information:
  • Make a tax-deductible gift of $2,000/- for a table of 10 pax in support of ECF.
  • Limited tables, so book early!
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[Rescheduled] British Theatre Playhouse – Big Girls Don’t Cry “Art for Charity” Gala Performance & Reception In aid of the EtonHouse Community Fund

Important update: The British Theatre Playhouse (BTP) “Art for Charity” Gala show featuring ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ originally scheduled for the 18th of November 2023, has been rescheduled to Saturday, 3rd February 2024.

 

In light of this postponement, we would like to clarify that the EtonHouse Community Fund will no longer be a beneficiary of the ticket sales for this event. BTP remains committed to bringing you an extraordinary evening of art and entertainment and looks forward to welcoming you in February next year.

 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may have caused and thank you for your continued support and understanding. We extend our best wishes to BTP and the Art for Charity gala event.

 

If you require assistance with ticket refunds, please reach out to BTP via email at info@britishtheatreplayhouse.com.

 

For any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at enquiry@ecf.org.sg.

The British Theatre Playhouse (BTP), in collaboration with EtonHouse Community Fund, warmly invites you to the BTP “Art for Charity” Gala event on Saturday, 18 November 2023.

Be transported into another world – love, joy and connection – and enjoy an evening with “Big Girls Don’t Cry” from London West End, introducing the “Jersey Kids from EtonHouse”. The talented students have a special performance for you. Held inside the Grand Ballroom of One Farrer Hotel, it will be attended by the great and good in Singapore, including the British High Commissioner, H.E. Kara Owen CMG.

You will also make a difference to the lives of underserved children in Singapore. Your participation will offer them education opportunities that will change their lives.



About “Big Girls Don’t Cry”
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” is the ultimate Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons musical concert! It has all the classics for musical fans – Sherry, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Beggin’, Silence Is Golden, Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, My Eyes Adored You, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh, What A Night, Our Day Will Come – And many, many more!

If you like “Jersey Boys” (the smash hit West End & Broadway Musical about Frankie Vallie & the Four Seasons), in that case, you’ll enjoy “Big Girls Don’t Cry”… the songs are timeless and, till today, have a lasting value – authentically recreating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – the singing, performance and harmony are top-class! Direct from London’s West End, the show has been touring the UK and internationally for 17 years.

Ticket sales and Charity
30% of the gross proceeds from all ticket sales go to ECF.

 

Premium Champagne tickets: $500 each, with best reserved “Front Row” Seats, including a welcome champagne reception with canapes on arrival, the show, and a cocktail reception with free-flow wines during the interval.

CAT 1 tickets: $390 each, including show, a welcome drink and cocktail reception with free-flow wines during the interval.

CAT 2 tickets: $370 each, including show, a welcome drink and cocktail reception with free-flow wines during the interval.

We look forward to your kind patronage and generous support for this worthy cause.

“Front Row” and the best available seats are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Click here for more information or to purchase your tickets!

Event details

Event:

British Theatre Playhouse - Big Girls Don't Cry "Art for Charity" Gala Performance & Reception

Date:

18 November 2023, 6PM

 

Rescheduled to: 3 February 2024

Venue:

The Grand Ballroom,
One Farrer Hotel, Singapore

Ticketing:

Purchase here

Enquiries:

enquiry@ecf.org.sg

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Lifting Half The Sky Charity Gala

ECF Gala

 

On the 8th of March 2023, the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), an IPC Charity, hosted a charity gala celebrating International Women’s Day. Over 800 guests attended the event, and we raised $1.2 million through donations, book sales, live and silent auctions and a raffle draw. 

 

ECF Gala

 

 

We launched the book Lifting Half The Sky and the Book Monsters podcast during the gala. The book celebrates the accomplishments of top women entrepreneurs in Singapore. It is a compilation of 10 powerful stories of these extraordinary women and their journeys wearing multiple hats; fearless, inclusive, tireless, dedicated and tenacious women whose life stories inspire us. They also shared their experiences on stage with our audience.

 

 

 

Besides the publication, ECF, Kiss92 and Singapore Women’s Weekly launched The Book Monster podcast. Inspired by the Joyful Learning programme by ECF that nurtures a love for reading and stories amongst vulnerable children, this initiative hopes to inculcate storytelling as a meaningful experience for families to bond and connect with books. Download the SPH Awedio app for more storytelling tips.

 

 

We would like to express our gratitude to donors, sponsors, the thirteen extraordinary women featured in the book, volunteers, the organizing committee, EtonHouse staff and families, friends, and partners for their generosity and invaluable contributions to our successful event. We also extend our appreciation to Nutgraf and Kiss92 for their support in the launch of the Lifting Half The Sky book and Book Monsters podcast.

 

 

All proceeds from the book and the gala will be donated to ECF to run its various programmes to help and support children and youth of disadvantaged backgrounds through education.

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ECF Charity Gala to launch a publication and podcast on International Women’s Day

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023, the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), an IPC Charity will launch a book titled ‘Lifting Half The Sky’ that celebrates the achievements and contributions of top Singapore women entrepreneurs at a charity gala event that will be attended by over 800 guests. The women in the book are from a wide variety of industries, such as sustainability, tech, healthcare, construction, and education, to name a few and share with us their journeys that demonstrate a whole lot of dedication and tenacity.

 

Read the press release here.

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Charity Art Exhibition 2021

ECF Charity Art Exhibition to commemorate the year of ‘Celebrating SG Women’

The EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF) organised a charity art exhibition to mark the year of ‘Celebrating SG Women’, an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Social and Family Development has dedicated 2021 as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. This exhibition with all proceeds going to charity was officially inaugurated on 9 December 2021 by Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State at the Ministry of Social and Family Development and Ministry of Education.

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This unique art exhibition featured children’s unique perspectives and interpretations of what it means to celebrate women.

 

Children from 3 months to 18 years of age from diverse backgrounds and nationalities across more than forty pre-schools and international schools across the island have put together the multi-media exhibition to commemorate this meaningful celebration.

 

Through an auction of the artwork, ECF has raised over S$360,000 for initiatives to benefit more than 1,000 children and families in Singapore.

 

This initiative was also supported by Tote Board's dollar-for-dollar matching Enhanced Fund-Raising programme, effectively maximising the impact of funds raised.

 

Click here to read remarks by Minister of State Sun Xueling at our Charity Art Exhibition’s Opening on 9 December 2021.

 

Watch the CNA event coverage here.

 

Watch the Channel 8 news coverage here.

 

Access the press release here.

Event details

Event:

ECF Charity Art Exhibition & Auction 2021

Date:

9 - 23 December 2021

Venue:

223 Mountbatten Road, #01-28 Singapore 398008

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Record number of donors and beneficiaries for Box of Joy 2020

Way to go! This year, we gifted a record high of 2,450 Boxes of Joy to beneficiaries from 13 different homes and organisations.

A huge thank you to all who have contributed to our annual Box of Joy, and a shout-out to our volunteers who have worked #behindthescenes, giving their time distributing, packing, wrapping and delivering Boxes of Joy to beneficiaries from 13 different Homes and organisations.

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This year, we received overwhelming support and gifted a record high of 2,450 Boxes of Joy to vulnerable children from 3Pumpkins, Tasek Jurong, Morning Star Community Services, MSF SSO @ Geylang Serai/Bedok, SSO @ Boon Lay/Taman Jurong, Children's Wishing Well, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, E-Bridge Pre-School, Anglican Family Centre, Prison Fellowship Care Club, MacPherson Sheng Hong Childcare Centre, Hougang Sheng Hong Family Service Centre and Hougang Sheng Hong Student Care Centre.

 

Here's to the joy of giving, and a festive season that is beautiful and meaningful!

 

#givingback #christmas2020 #boxofjoy

Event details

Event:

Box of Joy 2020

Venue:

13 participating homes and organisations

Thanks to partners:

EtonHouse International Education Group

Participating beneficiaries:
  • 3Pumpkins
  • Tasek Jurong
  • Morning Star Community Services
  • MSF SSO @ Geylang Serai/Bedok
  • SSO @ Boon Lay/Taman Jurong
  • Children's Wishing Well
  • KK Women's & Children's Hospital
  • E-Bridge Pre-School
  • Anglican Women Shelter
  • Prison Fellowship Care Club
  • MacPherson Sheng Hong Childcare Centre
  • Hougang Sheng Hong Family Service Centre
  • Hougang Sheng Hong Student Care Centre
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ECF partners with MSF to sponsor Fostering Family Day

ECF is one of the 11 partners recognised for contributions to the fostering community.

Eleven corporate and community partners were recognised for their support and contributions at the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) Foster Family Day 2019. This annual event is held to appreciate foster parents and to celebrate the achievements of foster children. Over 270 foster children and their foster families were part of MSF Foster Family Day 2019 held at The Chevrons.

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This year, for the first time, valued community partners who have contributed towards supporting foster children and their development joined the celebration, and were acknowledged for their contributions. EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), one of the 11 partners, has shown its support through the years by providing resources for children and families under the KidSTART programme. More recently, ECF provided internships and mindfulness programmes for youths and individuals under the care of MSF. ECF also generously sponsored the awards and gifts for the foster families at Foster Family Day 2019.

Event details

Event:

Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) Foster Family Day 2019

Venue:

The Chevrons

Thanks to partners:

MSF

Participating beneficiaries:
  • MSF Foster families

The Foster Family Day is an incredibly meaningful event to appreciate foster parents, as well as to celebrate the achievements of foster children. We strongly believe that a good foundation in children can make a difference in their future. Through the right support, the EtonHouse Community Fund hopes to reach more families and benefit them in meaningful ways.

Mrs. Ng Gim Choo, Founder and Director of EtonHouse Community Fund

 

Similarly, other corporate and community partners have stepped forward to support in their own unique ways. Some have been journeying alongside foster children, to enrich their learning and provide socio-emotional learning support. Others have been providing opportunities for foster children to enjoy arts events and programmes. To promote family bonding, partners have also invited foster children, together with their foster families, to enjoy some family time at carnivals and parties organised by them.

 

These partners have contributed in many different ways, helping our foster children bond with our foster families, build their capabilities and explore new opportunities to develop their interests. My colleagues and I are thankful to them for making a positive impact on our foster children.

Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development

Foster Family Day 2019 also included an awards ceremony where 20 foster children were presented with Commendation Awards for their achievements in the areas of academics, sports, arts and character development. An Outstanding Achievement Award was also presented to a foster youth who has excelled academically and displayed strong leadership qualities. She led her school’s dance team to clinch a Certificate of Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival 2019.

 

From 30 Oct to 14 Dec 2019, MSF and its five Fostering Agencies will organise a series of roadshows and outreach events to raise awareness of fostering and to encourage families to be part of the fostering movement in Singapore. Please visit www.msf.gov.sg/fostering to find out more.

 

Access the full ST news article here. 

 

Access the full BH news article here.

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ECF Charity Walk 2019 is a success

EtonHouse Community Fund’s Charity Walk attracted 2,000 participants and raised more than S$300,000.
The EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF) Charity Walk and FunFair was held on the 13th of April at Angsana Green. The event has attracted more than 2,000 people participating in the 3.5 KM walk along the East Coast Park followed by a funfair at Angsana Green.
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The event has raised in excess of S$300,000 through individual and corporate donations to ECF. The family-friendly walk encompassed routes along the scenic East Coast Park shoreline. After the walk, participants as well as members of the public participated in a funfair held on the sprawling Angsana Green lawn. Activities included a bungee trampoline by Mega Zip from Sentosa, archery tryouts by Salt and Light archery, pet adoption drive by Oasis Second Chance Animal shelter (OSCAS), carnival games, F&B options and more. Fun fair activity providers volunteered their time and products and services to contribute to the fundraising efforts.

 

ECF is an independent IPC charity that started in 2015. Parents, staff and children of all EtonHouse, E-Bridge and Middleton schools, part of the EtonHouse Education Group enthusiastically came together to raise funds to benefit underprivileged children and youth through education. Through this fund, the EtonHouse Group is able to consolidate and focus on its CSR initiatives and bring the school communities under one umbrella. The Group currently has 37 campuses and over 6000 students in Singapore alone. EtonHouse has more than 120 campuses in 12 countries.

 

Recently, ECF initiated a pilot project on mindfulness movement at the Singapore Girls Home in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Welfare. The initiative was in alignment with the charity’s initiative to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth. ECF has also supported the Punggol North Community Development and Welfare Fund with a disbursement of S$100,000. This amount was used to benefit underprivileged children in their education by donating to their child development account. ECF has also disbursed S$150,000 to the ECDA KidSTART project.

Event details

Event:

EtonHouse Community Fund Charity Walk and FunFair

Venue:

Angsana Green

Thanks to partners:
  • Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview
  • Ricoh Singapore
  • Cycle & Carriage
  • ADDP Architects
  • Bibi & Baba
  • B+W Builders Pte Ltd
  • MegaAdventure
  • Wanhe International

 

and more supporting partners.