As the holidays ring in the season of gift-giving, it can also be the perfect time to give back to those in need. So why not spread some kindness and donate to one of the best charities in Singapore for Christmas!
Lend a helping hand to other struggling families so that they too can happily celebrate the holiday season. If you don’t know where to begin, we’ve listed down a few of the best charities for Christmas where you can make your meaningful donations.
11 Best Charities & Organisations To Donate To For Christmas
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The Art Faculty
As a social enterprise by Autism Resource Centre (Singapore), The Art Faculty is one of the best charities in Singapore to contribute to for Christmas.
Support their shop by purchasing some of their well-made gifts designed by talented artists on the spectrum.
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Blessings In A Bag
Help this organisation raise $40,000 by 31 December 2021 for young people living in some of Singapore’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods.
With your contribution, Blessings In A Bag will be able to provide at least 12 curated experiences for 50 children and young people for each month of 2022.
The Boys’ Brigade Share-A-Gift
As a national community service project that promotes the spirit of sharing among Singaporeans during the holiday season, The Boys’ Brigade Share-A-Gift is one of the best charities for Christmas.
The project involves the collection and distribution of grocery items as well as gifts to those in need. It is supported by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
Giant X UOB Christmas Wishing Tree
In partnership with UOB Cards, Giant has launched an initiative to help raise money for a local charity, Children’s Wishing Well. This is in supporting low-income families in Singapore.
For this, they’ve set up their first-ever Christmas Wishing Tree at Giant Tampines Hypermarket. Giant and UOB invite customers to make wishes to their tree and with every wish submitted, they will be donating $2 to the charity.
Giving.sg
Not only is it one of the best national online platforms for charities in Singapore, but it is also a great place to start giving back this Christmas. At Giving.sg, you can donate, volunteer or fundraise for more than 600 local non-profit organisations.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Spread love to our vulnerable elderly and low-income families with the gift of a safe #HomeThisChristmas by donating to Habitat for Humanity Singapore.
With your meaningful contribution, these seniors and families will be provided with a decent and secure living environment.
Her Rise Above
Buy some festive treats and handmade gifts from Her Rise Above where you can help local women juggling home-based businesses with health and caregiving issues.
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Klook Cares
While we plan festive celebrations with our families, you can also spread the fun and excitement to underprivileged kids and migrant works through Klook Cares.
Have these families explore more of Singapore by donating your SingapoRediscovers Vouchers to Klook. Then afterwards, their charity partners and beneficiaries will take care of organising visits.
Lendlease
For this Christmas season, Lendlease is supporting Make-A-Wish Singapore’s wish-granting initiatives by letting Lendlease Plus members donate their Plus$ via the Lendlease Plus mobile app.
With this, for every 2,000 Plus$ which is worth S$1 that members donate, Lendlease will match this to help grant wishes of children with critical illnesses.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is holding a Christmas Kettling campaign where every dollar raised goes to the needy and vulnerable in our community. You can donate on their website now to help reach their goal of $257,000.
Or you can also donate to one of the iconic red kettle pots that you may spot at various major malls across Singapore. This includes malls such as AMK Hub, Suntec City and Plaza Singapura.
UNICEF
For the best charities for Christmas, you can always donate to UNICEF where they continue to save and p protect the world’s most vulnerable children. Help families affected by COVID-19 and spread some kindness for the holiday season.
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