Day 1

Greetings, reader!

As you've probably already read in our 'About Us' column, we're young adults looking to lend a hand to the youth of Singapore. Thus, the name of our project, The Love Youth Project. Hopefully, in time, after we've done our groundwork with the existing homes in Singapore, we'll be able to find a service gap and provide it. This is of course, a life-long commitment that we're undertaking, but one we hope to see through.

For now, though, we'll be updating this blog regularly on any progress we make, with interesting video interviews, activity pictures and sound bites. Hopefully, it'll stimulate some change!

So, let's get down to business. Today involved sending out emails to the 20 listed homes in Singapore.

They include:

1. Andrew & Grace Home
2. Boys' Town
3. Canossaville Children's Home
4. Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home
5. Children's Aid Society Melrose Home
6. Infant Jesus Centre
7. Kids United Home
8. Marymount Centre Ahuva Good Shepherd
9. Ramakrishna Mission Boys' Home
10. Salvation Army Gracehaven
11. Salvation Army Haven
12. Sunbeam Place
13. The TENT (Teenagers Experience New Truth)
14. Darul Ihsan Orphanage
15. Darul Ihsan Lilbanat
16. Jamiyah Children's Home
17. Muhammadiyah Welfare Home
18. Pertapis Children's Home
19. Pertapis Centre for Women and Girls
20. Bukit Batok Hostel

So far, three have turned down our help due a very full volunteer schedule. While I am disappointed at said response, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. There are many Singaporeans who've already dedicated their time and able-bodies to serving this countries' youth.

On a brighter note, the Salvation Army Gracehaven and Jamiyah Children's Home have responded favorably, offering to meet us and hear our suggestions. We'll let you know how that goes.

Stay tuned!

With The Love,

Alisa, Gina, Junaini & Rachael