https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/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. en Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:08:41 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/showing-up-for-the-unseenurn:isomer:resource:423332Gabriel 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Empowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/-this-place-is-heaven-urn:isomer:resource:423330When 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Empowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/beyond-the-stageurn:isomer:resource:423327The 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Empowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/the-beat-that-belongs-to-everyoneurn:isomer:resource:423321For 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Cohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/more-than-a-gameurn:isomer:resource:423328Supported 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Impact measurement https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/the-boy-at-the-hockey-pitchurn:isomer:resource:423331When 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.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Empowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/communities-of-care--small-acts--stronger-support-for-singapore-s-seniorsurn:isomer:resource:345630Through 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.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/when-being-there-matters-moreurn:isomer:resource:307828A father's story of choosing presence over career, and how the right support can transform caregiving to a shared journey.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/what-if-measuring-kindness-could-make-it-more-powerful-urn:isomer:resource:181028Tote Board's Impact Measurement Framework, helping over non-profits shift from good intentions to measurable outcomes that create lasting change across communities.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Impact measurement https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/a-journey-towards-lasting-social-changeurn:isomer:resource:142904Impact measurement for the Enabling Lives Initiative ensures the grant creates lasting change for persons with disabilities and their caregivers.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosImpact https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/from-caring-alone-to-community-supporturn:isomer:resource:142914Communities of Care programme at Fei Yue Active Aging Centre transformed overwhelmed caregiver Mdm Pornthip's life through integrated, collaborative holistic senior support.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosHealthy lives https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/game-onurn:isomer:resource:142916Let's Sepak programme uses sepak takraw to help youths like Nur Irfan, who has autism, build confidence, character and leadership skills.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/the-key-to-a-new-starturn:isomer:resource:142920Taxi driver Ho Boon Cheng finally owns a home with help from the KeyStart Home Ownership Programme.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/finding-connections-through-rhythmurn:isomer:resource:142911Lions Befrienders Rhythm for Wellness uses drumming to help seniors find joy, friendship and renewed vitality through music and rhythm.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesHealthy lives https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/90-minutes-a-youths-journey-from-mentee-to-mentorurn:isomer:resource:142903A Better Everyday means everyone thrives and contributes to another. Watch Syafiq's growth journey guided by mentor and coach Farhan.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/redefining-ability-in-singapore-workplacesurn:isomer:resource:142918Adrian's career at Standard Chartered Bank thrived through the Enabling Skills and Competency Framework, demonstrating how inclusion support enables workplace growth.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/how-do-we-build-a-better-everydayurn:isomer:resource:142917Better Everyday creates a vibrant and resilient Singapore where no one is left behind and everyone has the opportunity to thrive together.Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800StoriesOthers https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/an-unbreakable-bond-love-always-wins-for-jamila-and-her-familyurn:isomer:resource:142906Atika cares for her family with intellectual disabilities. The Community Integrated Health Team's unique model provides holistic care for them all.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosHealthy lives https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/small-solutions-big-impacturn:isomer:resource:142919Since 2014, the Enabling Lives Initiative grant has benefitted 20,000 persons with disabilities through scalable, impactful innovations from non-profit organisations.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/ageing-in-placeurn:isomer:resource:142905After a fall, 86-year-old Mdm Chan received daily living support and friendship through the enhanced Home Personal Care programme. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosHealthy lives https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/the-sparks-momenturn:isomer:resource:142921Diverse Abilities Dance Collective equips diversely-abled dancers with technological tools and skills to express themselves and connect through arts.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/turning-food-waste-into-goldurn:isomer:resource:142922These young volunteers are making a difference in their Joo Chiat community with their food composting project.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/community-volunteering-for-a-green-environmenturn:isomer:resource:142907Residents from Toa Payoh East are taking environment care into their own hands in this ground-up initiative.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/enabling-inclusion-with-functionurn:isomer:resource:142910This device empowers patients with advanced muscular dystrophy to continue using computers, smartphones, and tablets to communicate with others.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/finding-strength-madam-dilla-s-path-to-independenceurn:isomer:resource:142912With help from the Tote Board Community Health Fund, seniors like Mdm Dilla receive support to age well and age-in-place in their golden years.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosHealthy lives https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/from-challenge-to-change-cheryl-s-empowering-storyurn:isomer:resource:142915Cheryl Tan found supportive employment through the SPD Employment Support Programme, which provides personalised support for persons with disabilities seeking jobs.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/enabling-hope-for-veronicaurn:isomer:resource:142909Veronica's story shows how the first Enabling Services Hub transforms lives, offering community support, activities and respite care for persons with disabilities.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800StoriesEmpowered vulnerable groups https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/deepavali-delight-cultural-journey-at-little-indiaurn:isomer:resource:142908Experience the sights at Little India while we delve into the traditions of Deepavali.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society https://www.toteboard.gov.sg/stories/flower-carpet-at-gardens-by-the-bayurn:isomer:resource:142913Three hundred people from diverse backgrounds collaborated to create Singapore's largest flower carpet, bringing a beautiful Singapore-themed masterpiece to life together.Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800StoriesVideosCohesive society