When her son, Bryan, began struggling in primary school, showing signs of poor performance and behavioural issues like refusing to listen to his teachers, Christine felt at a loss. “I just wanted to understand my child better,” she recalled. It was through a parent-teacher session at Radin Mas Primary School
Uncle Alex Chong resides in a rental flat in Marine Parade, sharing the space with a co-tenant. Once fiercely independent, he gradually became self-isolated from his family and friends. In 2017, he joined Goodlife Makan’s community lunch program, designed for seniors living alone. Initially, Uncle Alex would come for
When Wei Wei first joined Montfort Care during the pandemic as a part-time trainer, she never imagined how deeply she would come to value the people, purpose and partnership behind her role. Fast forward four years, she’s now a Senior Counsellor with the Families for Life @ Community team, delivering
Samuel Ng, BBM founded Montfort Care 25 years ago and led the growth of Montfort Care to where it is today with 400 staff serving more than 30,000 clients in the community. Samuel will step down from his role as CEO, effective 30 September 2025. Samuel or “Founder” as
What does Gurmit Singh have in common with our seniors at Goodlife Makan? They’re all redefining what it means to age, by staying active, engaged with the community, and continuing to build meaningful connections. CNA recently released a compelling two-part documentary series featuring Gurmit Singh as he reflects on
Acting CEO and Chief Purpose Officer of Montfort Care, Ms. Han Yah Yee, and Guest of Honour, Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Member of Parliament and Advisor to Marine Parade GRC, enjoying the vibrant lion dance performance Bringing joy and community
When her son, Bryan, began struggling in primary school, showing signs of poor performance and behavioural issues like refusing to listen to his teachers, Christine felt at a loss. “I just wanted to understand my child better,” she recalled. It was through a parent-teacher session at Radin Mas Primary School
Uncle Alex Chong resides in a rental flat in Marine Parade, sharing the space with a co-tenant. Once fiercely independent, he gradually became self-isolated from his family and friends. In 2017, he joined Goodlife Makan’s community lunch program, designed for seniors living alone. Initially, Uncle Alex would come for
When Wei Wei first joined Montfort Care during the pandemic as a part-time trainer, she never imagined how deeply she would come to value the people, purpose and partnership behind her role. Fast forward four years, she’s now a Senior Counsellor with the Families for Life @ Community team, delivering
Meet Uncle Kok How, our 82-year-old volunteer at Goodlife Makan for over a decade. Following the loss of his wife, he found community with Goodlife Makan and has been a cherished volunteer ever since. Once a cake shop owner, Uncle Kok How now warmly shares his baking skills in
For 69-year-old Uncle Michael, life became a struggle after his mother passed away eight years ago. Left alone, grief consumed him, and he slipped into depression. “I didn’t see the point of living, ” Uncle Michael shared. “With my mother gone, it was just me. I was so afraid of being
This International Volunteer Day, we meet one of our dedicated senior volunteers who took a leap and decided to start her volunteering journey with Young-At-Heart! (YAH!). Volunteering was always on Auntie Mui Li’s mind, but she wasn’t sure where to start. Joining YAH! opened her eyes to the possibilities. “I
For many, retirement signals the start of a slower, more relaxed phase of life. But for 61-year-old Daniel Soh, it became the launchpad for a fresh passion and a deeper sense of purpose. Shifting Gears in Retirement After three decades in the aviation industry with notable stints at SATS,
