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Lighting the Way Together: CFS Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with the Association for Persons with Special Needs
John Doe
November 25, 2024
CFS staff and APSN trainees proudly show the vibrant, hand-painted lanterns they created together
The Mid-Autumn Festival held special significance for the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) team this year. They joined trainees at APSN Centre for Adults (CFA) for a creative lantern painting activity, transforming simple lanterns into vibrant artworks. The event served as an excellent icebreaker, sparking conversations and even some impromptu dance performances.
The activity was followed by a delicious lunch at the APSN Café for All, prepared and served with care by the trainees. The café showcases APSN’s mission to empower individuals with special needs, highlighting their skills and dedication. Mr Philip Li, Principal Centre Lead of CFA, then conducted a tour of the facilities, offering insights into CFA’s vital work in preparing adults with mild intellectual disabilities for meaningful employment and independence.
Since its founding in 1976, the Association for Persons with Special needs (APSN) has provided special education, vocational training, and employment support to over 6,000 individuals. CFA is a shining example of this mission, fostering self-reliance and dignity through programmes in food and beverage, horticulture, and urban farming. The day’s activities deepened CFS staff’s understanding of CFA’s transformative impact.
We are immensely grateful for the support from CFS donors, which enables us to achieve what would otherwise be impossible. Thank you to the CFS staff for spending your day with us and for being invaluable partners in our mission.
Philip Li, Principal Centre Lead of CFA
Reflecting on the experience, Sarah, a member of the CFS team, shared, “I learned how essential it is to see each trainee as a person first, beyond their disabilities. They are differently abled, and we should celebrate their uniqueness. I truly enjoyed singing ‘Wa Meng Ti’ with my trainee!”
Our Donors’ Support
CFS’s generous donors have supported APSN trainees through its Horticulture Training Programme, which offers employment and skill development opportunities. The programme focuses on urban farming and food sustainability, incorporating a farm-to-table concept where harvested crops are supplied to the APSN Café for All.
As a community foundation, CFS bridges resources and community needs. At the core of its mission is uplifting lives and fostering thriving communities. This Mid-Autumn Celebration was a memorable one, and we look forward to future collaborations that will continue to bring joy and learning opportunities to all.
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