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Tote Board

Stories

With a will to do good, we partner across sectors to transform lives and strengthen communities. Read and share stories of impact as we work together towards a Better Everyday for all.

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5 October 2026

Showing Up for the Unseen

Gabriel Cai has devoted every Saturday night for 15 years to rescuing animals most people avoid. His dedication is a window into what Tote Board’s Enhanced Fundraising (EFR) Programme makes possible.

Empowered vulnerable groups
Two wildlife workers carefully handle a large turtle over a tank, surrounded by lush tropical greenery

5 October 2026

“This Place is Heaven”

When Joseph Lazar entered New Hope @ Margaret Drive, he found more than a roof over his head. Supported by the Tote Board Social Service Fund, the shelter helps people facing life's toughest circumstances find not just a place to stay, but the stability, belonging and hope to rebuild their lives.

Empowered vulnerable groups
Three people chat warmly while strolling through an open courtyard, two women in matching navy and light orange polos flanking an elderly gentleman

5 October 2026

Beyond the Stage

The arts can transform lives. Supported by Tote Board, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay uses evidence and impact measurement to continually strengthen its programmes, creating deeper and more lasting change for communities.

Empowered vulnerable groups
A group of young performers in matching 'Theatre for Dreams' t-shirts stand together with hands on each other's shoulders

5 October 2026

The Beat That Belongs to Everyone

For 20 years, Muhammad Riduan has grown alongside Chingay— from performer to composer to leading a 40-member multicultural drumming ensemble at Chingay Parade 2026. His journey shows how Chingay, supported by Tote Board, brings people of different cultures together, and strengthens connections across communities.

Cohesive society
A lively multicultural percussion performance on stage, with musicians in colourful traditional Southeast Asian costumes playing various traditional instruments

5 October 2026

More Than A Game

Supported by Tote Board's Greater Impact Forward Together (GIFT) Programme, non-profit organisations like Netball Singapore are building the capabilities to measure what matters, enabling them to strengthen programmes and deepen their impact over time.

Impact measurement
Young players in 'Netball Rising' jerseys practise passing drills on an outdoor court, smiling as the ball flies between them

5 October 2026

The Boy at the Hockey Pitch

When social worker Muhammad Faiz asked Sarimuddeen about his strengths, it marked the beginning of a different future. Through The Scaffold Programme, supported by the Tote Board Social Service Fund, youths are empowered to recognise their strengths, build resilience and realise their potential.

Empowered vulnerable groups
Two young men smile for a photo — one standing in a blue SHINE polo, the other seated in a black polo — beside a lush indoor green wall

3 July 2026

Communities of Care: Small Acts, Stronger Support for Singapore's Seniors

Through small acts of care and community partnerships, Sunlove Active Ageing Centre helps elderly couple Uncle Tan and Aunty Hui Ru age with dignity and confidence under Singapore's Communities of Care model.

Feature Articles
A man standing and pointing to newspapers that an elderly couple is reading sitting down next to each other

19 June 2026

When Being There Matters More

A father's story of choosing presence over career, and how the right support can transform caregiving to a shared journey.

Feature Articles
Father sitting down in between his two daughters

19 March 2026

What if measuring kindness could make it more powerful?

Tote Board's Impact Measurement Framework, helping over non-profits shift from good intentions to measurable outcomes that create lasting change across communities.

Impact measurement
A senior stands in the centre singing surrounded by a group of people

31 October 2025

A journey towards lasting social change

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Impact measurement for the Enabling Lives Initiative ensures the grant creates lasting change for persons with disabilities and their caregivers.

Impact
A group of six people posing at the camera with hand actions such a finger hearts.