If you are thinking of throwing away your old textbooks, you can donate them to less fortunate students at any ntuc fairprice store. Whats the best way to sell or donate a large number of. Ntuc fairprice supermarekt chinese new year promotions by dawn. The singapore chapter of room to read hosts book swaps from. It seems that the book collection for african kids year 20, the drive has not started yet. But ntuc or otherwise known as the national trades union congress, is much more than your supermarket or insurance provider. Nov 29, 20 with just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. You can donate your textbooks at 152 fairprice supermarkets, fairprice finest, fairprice xtra, fairprice xpress outlets at esso service stations and warehouse club from today till 6 december 2015. See 19 photos and 3 tips from 502 visitors to ntuc fairprice.
For students, cca points will be awarded for every successful donation. The uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Help us in our collective effort to provide aid locally. Select hot links and go to the boys brigade donation. Where can one sell or donate used books in singapore. The personincharge explained the job description and process. No matter how you want to give, were your goto place. Apart from obtaining free textbooks, 30,000 ntucu care fund beneficiaries comprising ntuc union members and their schoolgoing children. We provide new or used story books in good condition to orphanages in asia. Nicholas lee ntuc 31 october 2016 you would have seen or experienced for yourself by now the slowing do you like it. If you have a life policy with us, you can round up your policy premium payment to the next dollar or more, with the difference going entirely towards orangeaid beneficiaries. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Ferguson library sees huge spike in donations overnight.
About the charity since 2011, arc has served as a safe and healthy daycare centre outside the hospital for more than 200 children, ages 316 years, with cancer or other lifethreatening illnesses and their families, regardless of race or religion. Jan 28, 2019 donation make a difference by giving back to society. A complete gift policy will cover more than donated items like books, magazines, and av materials. Supermarket ntuc fairprice saves millions with standards. Ntuc fairprice cooperative ltd was founded by the labour movement in 1973, with a social mission to. I interviewed at ntuc fairprice singapore singapore in january 2019. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. Reachntuc dialogue with ntuc secretarygeneral professionals, managers, executives and technicians discuss what workers can do together with companies and the government in a reachntuc postbudget dialogue. I have the ntuc fairprice chinese new year catalog here for your easy reference. Your donation will be recognised by a bookplate in the front of the book and it will be shown on the computer who it was donated by when borrowed in the future. Getting the most from donations public libraries online. How did ntuc fairprice, singapores largest retailer, save approximately 4. Sp red cross will be having a blood donation drive from 710 may. Politicking happens a lot at the senior management level, which leads to roadblocks and slows down progressinnovation.
If you have a life policy with us, you can round up your policy premium payment to the next dollar or more, with the difference. Check out for the latest news on ntuc fairprice along with ntuc fairprice live news at times of india. Distribution of books to take place over two days across five distribution points priority collection on 10 december 2016, and general public collection on 11 december 2016. Many university presses worked with sabre in the 1990s bringing needed books to libraries in bosnia. Ntuc works closely with goverment and employers to help workers attain better wages, welfare and work prospects. Five halfbaked ideas about ntuc you need to get straightened out. Book donation programs association of university presses. To donate, apart from the places listed here give away your unwanted stuff, 1. Where to donate your preloved toys, books, clothes and home furniture in singapore. Donating preloved items to charities in singapore for a good. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. Donating preloved items to charities in singapore for a. Jan 29, 2018 with regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link.
Here are 7 reasons why ntuc membership is well worth the price. The best way to sell or donate a large number of old books is obviously by lending it to the needy sections of the society. Fill in the form on their website on the details of your book drop. Record number of books donated for needy students, singapore. So, we share with you the top five halfbaked ideas most singaporeans have about ntuc. Passing on your gently used goods to charity is a great way to improve the lives of others while minimising waste. Singapore news today ntuc unable to protect its union members. Ntuc fairprice and grab launch score subscription programme. Since 2011, arc has served as a safe and healthy daycare centre outside the hospital for more than 200 children, ages 316 years, with cancer or other lifethreatening illnesses and their families, regardless of race or religion.
Nov 06, 20 a portion of the books in every donation or the funds raised from every donation goes back to the local community in a charitable, constructive way. Ntuc fairprice appeals to public to donate textbooks to. Have you been thinking about donating some of your clothes, household goods, toys and books to somebody more in need. Over 400,000 books available for collection through the ntuc fairprice shareatextbook project this year. Mar 24, 2014 how did ntuc fairprice, singapores largest retailer, save approximately 4. More information on this case study and others can. Where to donate used furniture, clothes, toys and books. Jan 21, 20 where to donate children cloths and assessment books. Income is proud of our innovative fundraising effort that integrates donation into policyholders regular premium payments. This is a joint effort between ntuc eldercare and ntuc unity through the sweet spot programme to reach out to the diabetic elderly in taking control of their health. Where to donate children cloths and assessment books.
Donate your old textbook collections with ntuc fairprices share a text book programme. Enabling singaporeans to achieve good progress through life. Help a child donate a book book donation to orphaneges in asia. In a statement sent to the media, its secretarygeneral lim swee say said the trade organisation has terminated with immediate effect the services of ms amy. Ntuc fairprice seeks used textbooks for needy the online. Are you missing out on one of the largest networks in singapore. It seems that the book collection for african kids year 20. Reviews from ntuc fairprice employees about culture.
Since 20, manchester students have donated thousands of quality, used textbooks to new students through the librarys textbook rescue scheme. Mar 19, 2018 ntuc fairprice and grab officially launched the score subscription programme. Members of the public donate their preloved textbooks for the project at. Ntuc fairprice appeals to public to donate textbooks to help. Oct 08, 2012 a similar page called stop racism in singapore started a petition on a status on its page calling for her removal from her post as assistant director in ntuc. The labour movement, the national trades union congress ntuc, attributed this to firms relocating operations out of singapore, or the. Here to make lives better mr seah kian peng ceo, ntuc fairprice 17 august 2016. You can schedule a collection if the minimum weight of your donation is 15kg.
The kachin special project help a child donate a book provide books for underprivileged children in asia. See 42 photos and 6 tips from 1060 visitors to ntuc fairprice. Dec 02, 2015 donate your old textbook collections with ntuc fairprices share a text book programme. This happened about 10 days after we have discharged from hospital after giving birth. The singapore chapter of room to read hosts book swaps from time to time, so be sure to keep your preloved books stacked and ready to donate when the time comes. In 20, they suspended these book donation programs. Some 2,900 unionised workers in singapore were laid off in 20 a 76 per cent spike from 2012, when about 1,650 unionised workers were displaced. The programme leverages each organisations strengths to offer the community better cost savings and convenience on key necessities, including groceries and transportation. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. Here to make lives better singapore healthcare management. For enquiries on the project, the public can call the used textbooks project hotline at 6424 7505 or email email protected.
For these excluded occupations, the employer must provide insurance coverage for the individuals during the period of work trial as wsgntucs e2i does not provide the insurance coverage. Ntuc fairprice shareatextbook donation programme 2 6. Income orangeaid ntuc income insurance services provider. Donate your used textbooks at any ntuc fairprice stores to help needy students. If you plan on doing some springcleaning to get rid of all the clothes that dont fit anymore, the toys your kids no longer play with, the old books that have been sitting around untouched on your shelves, and the outdated furniture thats still in good condition but you just want a new look why not give them a new lease on life by donating preloved items to charities in singapore. If you need to stock up your chinese new year goodies and cooking up a storm, you might want to check out the catalog before your next visit. Parents are invited to donate books to the clifton library, as a memento of your childrens time with us. Every year, we give 24 million people around the world access to books that will. Textbook rescue the university of manchester library. With just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. Under the shareatextbook project, the public can donate their textbooks at any fairprice outlet, even those at esso service stations, from nov 6 to dec 7. Details of distribution of the books will be announced in early december. An unfortunate event happened to our family of recent where my wife was diagnosed of secondary postpartum hemorrhage which is excessive bleeding after childbirth. Ntuc fairprice shareatextbook donation programme 2 6 dec 2015.
Donation make a difference by giving back to society. Nicholas lee ntuc 31 october 2016 you would have seen or experienced for yourself by now the slowing. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. Do come down and do your part for the community, as every drop of blood counts. In todays world, the biggest obstacle to literacy is the scarcity of books. With regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. Being part of the ntuc social enterprise, fairprice aims to make lives better for you, your family and our community.
Your support will bring relief and a peace of mind to the most vulnerable in our community. However, the interview went off quite tense as they hold on to the wrong resume with the outdated salary expectation. The food bank singapore is a registered charity founded in 2012. The national trades union congress ntuc has sacked an assistant director from its membership division after she posted offensive comments on her personal facebook account. A portion of the books in every donation or the funds raised from every donation goes back to the local community in a charitable, constructive way. Seventy donors, including the likes of corporate giant. Singapore ntuc fairprice has opened the first membersonly megastore at its fairprice hub in joo koon for shoppers looking to get the most out. Singapore ntuc fairprice has opened the first membersonly megastore at its fairprice hub in joo koon for shoppers looking to get the most out of their money by bulkbuying groceries and. Where would be a good place to sell 2nd hand books in singapore.
Both book aid international and books for asia work with a highly targeted book. Ntuc fairprice and grab officially launched the score subscription programme. Nov 14, 20 ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. About 90 per cent of total retrenchments in the unionised sector came from manufacturing. The singapore national trades union congress ntuc, comprising affiliated unions and associations, professional guilds, smes, freelancers and selfemployed as well as social enterprises, is at the heart of the singapore labour movement. From now till 30 november 2008, the public can make their donations at all ntuc fairprice supermarkets and hypermarkets across the island. Our heritage 1973 ntuc welcome supermarket launched by the national trades union congress amidst global oil crisis one store and 30 workers social mission. Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project read more at. The national trades union congress ntuc is the sole national trade union centre in singapore that is affiliated with 60 trade unions and 1 taxi association.