History and Milestones

Founded in 2008, Bless Community Services (BCS) is a voluntary welfare organization set up to support the well-being of children, youth, adults, elderly and families in the community.

2023

  • Received The President’s Certificate of Commendation (PCC) team award for “Contributions for Partners Engaging and Empowering Rough Sleepers (PEERS) Network and Safe Sound Sleeping Place (S3P)”
  • June :
    Launch of SWEE Club for Seniors Connect
    Launch of GRIT Club for Youth Connect

2022

  • Received Star Partner Award (Public Sector Transformation Awards)
  • July :
    Operated our 2nd S3P at Gospel Light Christian Church
    Operated our 3rd S3P at Inspire Community Services

2021

  • Received MSF Community Cares Award (Volunteer and Partners Award)

     

  • August :
    Started Food Support Initiative

2020

  • February :
    Renewal of IPC status from 22 February 2020 to 21 February 2021
  • October :
    Started the Neighbourhood Assistance Fund (NAF), an emergency/short term financial relief fund

2019

  • February:
    Launch of Bless Wellness Centre
    Obtained Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status on 22nd February
  • March :
    Launch of active ageing programmes
  • November :
    Operates S3P@YCKC (night shelter for homeless and rough sleepers)
  • December :
    Gave out the first bursary award

2017

  • February :
    Formation of youth tchoukball team

2015

  • March :
    Start of Community Connect activities

2008

  • April :
    Commenced partnership with Saint Luke Eldercare (Serangoon)
  • June :
    Registered as a society on 5th June
  • December :
    Registered as a charity on 1st December
  • Mar 2008 – Sep 2012:
    Partnered with Xinmin Secondary School to conducted after-school and developmental programmes, and management of Student Recreation Room