09-05-2025
Singapore charity RLAF calls for donations to help needy families as part of SG60 celebrations
Families in need will receive a $60 supermarket voucher each to assist them with essential needs. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
Singapore charity RLAF calls for donations to help needy families as part of SG60 celebrations
SINGAPORE - Local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) is embarking on a fund-raising drive from May 9 to Aug 30 with aims to raise about $300,000.
Up to 5,000 families from different races and religions are expected to benefit from the campaign which also marks the nation's 60th birthday.
Families in need will receive a $60 supermarket voucher each to assist them with essential needs.
For the first time , the initiative which is known as Blessings to All , will be extended throughout 2025, turning the one-time effort which started in 2021, into a year-long programme.
The first community initiative by RLAF started in 2020 and was known as SGUnited Buka Puasa, a ground-up effort to provide meals for the breaking of fast to members of the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan .
Besides the vouchers, over 200 volunteers will conduct regular distribution and engagement activities across Singapore, ensuring continuous support for families while building lasting community connections through regular programmes and activities.
Those who wish to donate via PayNow can key in RLAF's UEN 200910530Z and indicate 'BTA2025' in the remarks.
There is also a campaign on charity platform GivePlease at
Additionally , a bank transfer can be made to RLAF at OCBC current account number 629069154001 or donors can issue a cheque payable to Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation Ltd and state on its back their name and contact number, and indicate 'BTA2025'.
The cheque should be posted to RLAF at Yusof Ishak Mosque, 10 Woodlands Drive 17, Level 4, Singapore 737740.
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