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Complimentary access to sustainability-themed activities under the Marina Bay Sands – SG Eco Fund Partnership ​ Under the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) – SG Eco Fund partnership, MBS is offering complimentary access to a range of sustainability-themed experiences at ArtScience Museum (ASM). These include exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and a virtual reality experience, covering topics such as marine conservation, environmental stewardship and climate resilience.​ The experiences are meant to be accessible to groups who may not usually have the opportunity to visit such exhibitions, such as special education schools, underserved communities, volunteers, youth groups and active ageing groups.​ If your groundup is interested in arranging a visit, please reach out to mbs_corporateaffairs@marinabaysands.com for more information and to secure tickets for your community and beneficiaries!​ Check out the range of sustainability-themed experiences at ArtScience Museum 🔗 here.​

Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Deepavali! ✨ May the festival of lights bring warmth to your families and communities.🪔​

Got an idea to help your community? With BAGUS Together's Groundup Launchpad, turning that idea into action isn’t as difficult as you think. This 10-week incubator programme (January to March 2027) is for youths who want to start something new from the ground up.​ 👩‍💻 Take part in curated workshops such as Design Sprint, Volunteer Management, and more ​ 🫂 Backed by seasoned groundup mentors who’ve been where you are​ 🤝 With exclusive charity partnerships to help your project get real traction​ Your idea has waited long enough. Apply, and let’s make it real 🚀 https://bit.ly/gu-lp​

🪄 Volunteering opportunity with Project MindsUnspoken! Project MindsUnspoken (PJMU) is a youth-led initiative that aims to raise awareness about youth mental wellness through online & offline initiatives while working with different beneficiaries. If you care about youth mental health and looking for something fun and meaningful to do over the holidays, PJMU is looking to recruit volunteers for ✔️ Workshop facilitating ✔️ Fundraising ✔️ Event booths interactive activities and more! Meet like-minded youths to raise awareness about mental health, volunteer with PJMU! Sign up 👉 here.

Poetic Pursuits x KALEORA Feel Good Lab Poetry Edition: Unwind With Us 💌 WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LET YOURSELF FEEL?   Sometimes, you just need a little space to breathe, put your feelings into words, and connect with people who get it. 🌷🫶🏻   Join Feel Good Lab: Poetry Edition by Poetic Pursuits x KALEORA for an evening of self-expression, creativity & connection. No poetry experience needed, just come as you are. 💗   ✍️ Explore your thoughts through poetry 💬 Meet like-minded youths 🎤 Share, listen & feel a little less alone   📅 15 Nov (Sun) | 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 *SCAPE, The LaunchPad, Level 5 🎟️ Tickets: $15 🧋 BONUS: 15% bubble tea discount upon registration!   Your feelings deserve a little room, too. 🌱✨ Register here.

Looking for more opportunities to donate, volunteer and raise funds for those in need? Giving Circles gives you the chance to journey directly with a family in need over six months! We’re shining a spotlight on some families who could use your support. Every little bit counts – whether it be providing resources, time or simply being there – we can make a difference that lasts! 💛🫂​ Your time, support and friendship can go a long way 🫶🫶 Join a Giving Circle and journey with a family over the next six months ➡️ https://bit.ly/gc-oct ​ Note: The families and their needs have been assessed by our charity partners. Names and images have been changed to protect their privacy.  ​

Looking for more opportunities to donate, volunteer and raise funds for those in need? Giving Circles gives you the chance to journey directly with a family in need over six months! We’re shining a spotlight on some families who could use your support. Every little bit counts – whether it be providing resources, time or simply being there – we can make a difference that lasts! 💛🫂​ Your time, support and friendship can go a long way 🫶🫶 Join a Giving Circle and journey with a family over the next six months.  ​ Join a Giving Circle ➡️ https://www.giving.sg/content/giving-circles ​ ​ Note: The families and their needs have been assessed by our charity partners. Names and images have been changed to protect their privacy.  ​

👋 Calling anyone championing children & youth in the North! ​ Whether you run an informal groundup, mentor kids, or volunteer in the neighbourhood, come connect with fellow contributors from across Woodlands, AMK, and Yishun. ​ Organised by Singapore Children's Society, this is an informal session to swap ideas, share resources, and meet like-minded peers doing the work on the ground. ​ Event Details:​ 🗓️ Saturday, 14 November​ ⏰ 10am – 12pm​ 📍 Social Space @ 166 Yishun Ring Rd​ 👉 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/14novchat ​ See you there!​

Unheard Echoes SG is excited to present their upcoming Human Library Series, featuring incredible open-book cosy chats from the community:​ 💡 People with disabilities​ 🧠 Neurodivergent individuals (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more)​ ❤️ Caregivers sharing their personal journeys​ During the session, the Speakers will be the "Human Libraries" rotating amongst small, intimate groups, sharing their lived experiences and answering questions. The aim is that these open, honest dialogues will foster genuine connection and the start of new friendships!​ Event Details:​ 🗓 Wednesdays - 4, 11, & 18 November 2026​ ⏰ 7.30pm – 10pm​ 📍 Trampoline @ *SCAPE (Level 5)​ 🔗 Ready to unjudge? Register 👉 here now!​

We're counting down to Groundup Exchange at Impact, IRL!⁣ Your groundup’s next big collaboration starts here. Join us at Impact, IRL for a session to connect with changemakers, share strengths, and spark new partnerships.⁣ What to expect:⁣ 🔍 Hear how groundups have joined forces to grow their impact⁣ 🤝 Meet groundups whose strengths and resources complement yours⁣ 📝 Leave with a concrete plan for your next collaboration⁣ ⁣ Don't miss it, register now to secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/gux-impact (signup by this Fri, 23 Oct!)

📢 Calling all groundups! 📢​⁣ ⁣ BAGUS Together is pleased to announce our collaboration with Canon Singapore in their next milestone of the #iamkyosei campaign! As part of Canon’s corporate philosophy of “living and working together for the common good”, the campaign focuses on how small everyday actions, care, and collaboration can create a positive ripple effect for communities and the world around us. 💞🤝​⁣ ⁣ As a groundup, this is a great opportunity to showcase your cause, share your story, and raise awareness for the work you do in the community! Be part of this movement and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.​⁣ ⁣ The campaign runs from now to 31 December 2026. Visit ➡️ Canon Singapore for participation details or follow @canonkyoseiasia!​⁣ 📸 ⁣

⚡ Bring your friends and be part of Singapore's First Youth Action Marketplace! ⚡ Ever wondered how you can make a difference, but weren't sure where to begin? Join Impact, IRL to explore different causes, meet like-minded people, discover volunteering and project opportunities, and hear from inspiring changemakers—all in one place. 🎫 Pre-register for our 'Intent to Impact' workshop, led by Shiao-Yin (Executive Director, Common Ground) and learn skills on how to make your idea come to life for impact to begin. Slots are limited! 📅 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 📍 Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre 🎟️ Free admission 👉 Register now: https://go.gov.sg/impact-irl-signup 🔗 Learn more: https://www.nyc.gov.sg/key-initiatives/impact-irl/

🎬 Volunteer with Singapore on Screen!​ Love local films and the stories behind them? Help Singapore on Screen bring Singapore cinema back to the heartlands as an usher or facilitator at our free film screenings!​ 📅 1 Nov to 20 Dec 2026​ 📍 Community centres islandwide​ 👉🏼 Sign up here​ 🍱 One meal provided​ Follow Singapore on Screen on Instagram (@singaporeonscreen) for more information!​ Come be part of keeping our stories on screen and in our shared memory. 🎞️​

🧠 Flourishing: Rethinking Youth Mental Wellbeing Together​ ​ Mental health isn't just about managing symptoms—it's about learning how to thrive, build meaningful connections, and ground ourselves through life's transitions.​ ​ Join SOAR (School of Ability and Recovery) at Flourishing 3.0, an evidence-informed mental health course rooted in the Recovery College model. Built around co-production, this course brings together professional expertise and the valuable insights of lived experience. Over 4 Saturdays, youths and trusted adults learn alongside each other as equal partners, creating a supportive space for real conversations, reflection, and practical skill-building.​ ​ 👥 Youths (aged 15–24) and trusted adults (parents, teachers, coaches, mentors)​ 📅 17 Oct – 28 Nov 2026 (4 fortnightly Saturdays)​ ⏰ 10am – 12pm​ 📍 The Foundry (near Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, & Bencoolen MRTs)​ Register now 👉 https://luma.com/kjggg2va

This October, Groundup Exchange returns as part of IMPACT, IRL – Singapore’s first Youth Action Marketplace organised by National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and National Youth Council (NYC) at Marina Bay Sands.    If you are a groundup or aspiring groundup founder, youth or simply young at heart, this is the place for you to connect, share strengths, and spark new collaborations.    Why join Groundup Exchange?  🤝 Connect with groundups whose strengths, resources, and networks complement yours  🎯 Explore ways to share volunteers, venues, skills, networks, and more  📝 Walk away with real plans to grow your initiative    Ready to find your next collaboration? Register for Groundup Exchange: Impact, IRL and discover the people, resources and possibilities that could help your groundup go further.    Register now to secure your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/gux-irl 

Not sure what’s next after school — or in your first few years of work? You don’t have to figure it out alone. ​ MentorsHub is a pro-bono, 1-year mentorship programme for young adults aged 21–30*, connecting you with experienced professionals for support with your career, strengths, confidence and life direction. ​ You’ll have 3 people in your corner: ​ 👤 Mentor — guidance, perspective & real-world advice ​ 💡 Strengths Coach — discover your strengths & career direction ​ 🌱 Life Coach — personal growth, confidence & broader life goals ​ ✨ If you’re feeling unsure about your next step, this could be a really meaningful opportunity to have the right people in your corner. ​ 🗓 Apply by 31 October 2026 for the 2027 intake.​ 🔗 Find out more & apply: https://www.mentorshub.sg/programmes ⚠️ Places are limited so apply early! Know someone who’s currently studying, recently graduated, or in their first few years of work? Feel free to forward this to them too! :)​ ​

You may already be familiar with donating to, volunteering with, or fundraising for charities on giving.sg. Giving Circles is offering something special - the chance to journey directly with a family in need over six months.​ Start a Giving Circle with your friends and loved ones or join a small group of like-minded people. Together, you can help support a family in need – by pooling what we have and giving in ways that are meaningful to us – resources, skills, time, or just simply being there 🫂​ Let's make a different that lasts. Your time, support and friendship can go a long way 🫶🫶 ​ Join a Giving Circle ➡️ here​ ​ Note: The families and their needs have been assessed by our families’ charity partners. Names and images have been changed to protect the privacy. ​

Looking to do something fun and meaningful over the weekend? 🫶🫶 UKampung is a charity fun fair for Singapore's UK (and EU) bound students and the public, featuring booths run by small local businesses selling F&B, games, trinkets, and more! Enjoy an evening of fun with your family and friends, and get to know your fellow university-bound peers before you fly off, all while supporting charity and the community! ❤️❤️ All event profits go to =DREAMS, supporting youths from under-resourced backgrounds through a weekday boarding scholarship. 📅 5 September 2026, Saturday 🕠 4.30pm - 8.30pm 📍The Foundry (11 Prinsep Link) Register for the event here: tinyurl.com/ukampung26 Sign up now and enjoy an early bird discount on fun fair coupons, which can be used at any booth during the event! ⏰ Early bird promotions end on 29 Aug, so don’t miss out! For more event information, FAQ, booth reveals and updates, follow us on Instagram (@ukampungsg)!! Event sign-up link: tinyurl.com/ukampung26

📢 Calling all residents who live, work, play or volunteer in Yishun! Join "A Cooler Yishun, Together", a Citizens’ Circle that brings Yishun residents together to learn how heat affects our neighbourhoods, discover how our communities can better adapt to hotter days, and turn ideas into community action. 👟 Choose one Community Walk 📅 Sat, 5 Sep, 9.30–11.30am or 4–6pm Explore Yishun’s hotter and cooler spaces, or hear stories about how heat affects different neighbours and the resoures that help us adapt. 💡 Idea Jam for a Cooler Yishun 📅 Sat, 12 Sep, 1.30–4.30pm @ Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre Come back together to share what you discovered, generate ideas, and identify the people, places and resources that can help bring them to life. Register at go.gov.sg/cooleryishun. This Citizens’ Circle is organised by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (@our_sg), in partnership with The Majurity Trust’s Thriving Communities Initiative (@majuritysg).

Thinking of making your groundup work more sustainable? Meet Terra-X SG, our resource spotlight this August! Terra-X is a sustainability consultancy that helps non-profit communities adopt responsible and future-ready practices, advancing their sustainability journey. As a BAGUS Together groundup, you can tap on a 45-min pro bono sustainability advisory session to seek practical guidance on integrating simple, meaningful sustainability practices into your initiatives. Consultations may cover areas such as: ☑️ Addressing sustainability-related questions that arise in the planning and running your groundup ☑️ Strengthening social impact such as community engagement, inclusivity, and volunteer wellbeing ☑️️ Establishing governance foundations such as clarity of roles, accountability, and responsible practices ☑️️ Identifying opportunities improve sustainability impact when applying for grants or partnerships Express your interest for a consultation here 👉 https://bit.ly/terrax-consult