Our Programmes & Services

The Emmanuel Second Chance (ESCE) Programme is a scholarship and mentorship programme for those in difficult financial circumstances who need a second chance in life. ESCE aims to provide clients with the means to earn a better income and realise their full potential.

The name Emmanuel is a holy and powerful one, signifying ‘God is with us’ in Hebrew, and in Christian scripture embodies the hope and love that God brings amidst our daily struggles. For CWS, Emmanuel is also the name of our late Brother Emmanuel SG, who served as our Chairman for 19 years, and was a veteran educator and ardent advocate for the empowerment through education.

Funded by an anonymous donor who believes that everyone deserves a second chance at building a better future for themselves and their families, ESCE is here to offer you another chance at breaking out of the circle of adversity and changing your life!

Click here to find out more about the programme and the application process.

Launched in 2009, Hearts@Work is a Sheltered Workshop for young adults with intellectual challenges that offers vocational training to raise their independence and self-sufficiency. Through continuous developmental support, Hearts@Work helps trainees pick up essential work skills to improve their employability and self-confidence. We also provide them with a warm, welcoming and encouraging environment where they can interact with their peers and develop key social and communication skill. Together, trainees undertake work assignments commissioned by private companies, providing them with practical and hands-on work experience.

At Hearts@Work, we offer our clients a safe, nurturing and encouraging environment that respects their rights and dignities. We seek to uplift and empower our clients to be as independent as possible, working at their own pace towards achieving gainful employment and reaching their highest potential.

The Night Mission started as an outreach effort to understand the needs of the increasing number of rough sleepers and homeless individuals in Singapore. Every Friday night, staff and volunteers hit the streets to locate rough sleepers in need and distribute food, drink, and essential items like toothbrushes, shower gels, and face towels. They engage with them in conversation, learning about each rough sleeper’s unique situation and needs, and link them up with support programs that could benefit them.

Since 2014, The Night Mission has expanded from its initial route in Bras Basah to include new neighborhoods such as Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio, and Bedok. Together with our Shelters, The Night Mission plays a vital role in supporting rough sleepers in the community.

If you are interested in volunteering or supporting The Night Mission, please contact us at volunteer@catholicwelfare.org.sg.

CWS operates a number of shelters providing rough sleepers in need with accommodation support. In 2018, we launched the Safe, Sound Sleeping Places (S3P) programme, partnering with various community organisations to create night shelters for rough sleepers. In 2022, we opened our latest S3P in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), who have provided a dedicated space for the shelter to operate full-time.

In 2021, we launched the Bethlehem Shelter, providing accommodation support for up to 8 individuals and 1 family of four. In 2022, we launched our second shelter, the Gift of Joy Shelter, in collaboration with Willing Hearts. Our Shelters serve as a safe haven for clients in need while our social workers work with them to find long-term accommodations.

For the referral form for our shelters, please click here.

For shelter enquiries, please call us at 6333 5484 or email us at socialwork@catholicwelfare.org.sg

St Joseph’s Home (SJH) was established in 1978 by CWS with the support of the Canossian Sisters, and is a Nursing Home that provides long-term residential care for the elderly. Emphasising person-centered care that respects the dignity and unique preferences of each resident, SJH delivers holistic care that addresses the full spectrum of the seniors physical and social needs.

With the support of a qualified team of nurses, allied health professionals, social workers and operations team, SJH is able to provide high-quality care services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, case management and counselling services. As one of Singapore’s pioneering institutions for hospice care, SJH also takes great pride in journeying with residents and their families through their final stages of life.

In addition to nursing care, SJH also provides day-care services for young children via its on-site Childcare Centre, and frequently conducts fun and engaging intergenerational activities for both the children and seniors to enjoy.  

Founded in 1935 by the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Theresa’s Home (STH) is a Nursing Home that provides long-term residential care for over 200 elderly residents. In 2003, the Sisters handed over the management of STH to CWS, and CWS continues their good work in delivering quality, holistic care that is tailored to the individual needs of each resident.

With the support of its team of qualified nursing and healthcare professionals, STH strives to ensure the highest level of care for residents, based on a model of care that focuses on highly-personalised care. STH believes in the importance of independence in maintaining one’s well-being, and provides a wide range of rehab services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and others. By improving residents’ ability to carry out activities of daily living, and STH seeks to empower them to be more independent, and age actively and gracefully.
 

Established in 1973 by the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Divine Motherhood, the Villa Francis Home for the Aged, or Villa Francis, is a nursing home facility that provides long-term residential care for over 240 elderly residents. In April 2001, CWS officially took over management of Villa Francis and continues the home’s mission of providing holistic care through love, kindness and understanding. In 2006, the Cannosian Sisters joined Villa Francis, overseeing the home’s operations.

On 14 September 2013, Villa Francis relocated from its original location in Mandai Estate to a brand new building in Yishun Central which, together with the neighbouring Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital, forms a vital part of the community’s healthcare ecosystem.

As a nursing home, Villa Francis provides its residents comprehensive nursing and medical care and support services. Our team of medical consultants, specialists and volunteer doctors works to provide for the full spectrum of our residents’ needs. Our qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists ensure that residents receive the care they need to improve mobility, maintain their physical capabilities to stay independent, and live their lives to the fullest.

As a certified On-the-Job training centre and ITE-approved Training Centre, we also conduct in-house courses and training to maintain a high level of competency amongst staff.

St Vincent Home is a sheltered home for elderly residents in the community in need of a place to stay. Set up in 1979 in collaboration with the Society of St Vincent de Paul, St Vincent Home provides long-term housing and accommodations for seniors on the Public Assistance Scheme, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life and assisting them in maintaining agency, independence, and dignity. Residents have the freedom of managing their own activities of daily life as far as possible, and play an active part in the upkeep and maintenance of the home.

In order to keep residents mentally, physical and socially engaged, St Vincent Home organises a wide and varied range of activities that promote health, cognitive function and independent living, including social events and recreational activities.

In 1999, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary set up the Poverello Teen Centre, sponsored by CWS, which served as a drop-in centre for at-risk youth. The Centre sought to help its young clients develop their skills and potential while honing in them the values of discipline, responsibility and self-worth. In June 2009, CWS and Boys’ Town embarked on a collaborative project to expand the services offered by the centre into a full-fledged outreach programme, and the CWS – BT YouthReach Programme was born.

In addition to the drop-in centre, YouthReach offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support at-risk youth and develop their skills and abilities. These include counselling and mentoring sessions, home visits, and life skills workshops at various schools and organisations. The programme employs a youth-centred and strength-based approach which seeks to develop and enhance personal, social and educational growth in the youth and help them reach their full potential in society