Many parents from disadvantaged backgrounds may sometimes feel torn between spending their hard-earned wages on activities for their children or immediate basic needs. Between juggling work and family commitments, parents sometimes have no time for themselves or the capacity to engage with their children entirely. 

Studies have shown that children thrive when they have a stronger relationship with family members; otherwise, it may affect the child unfavourably. Channel News Asia (2021) states, “A deficit of family resources can adversely affect children’s well-being, in particular, their physical and emotional health as well as their cognitive abilities and academic achievements.” As such, it is important to enable families opportunities to reconnect with each other.

Giving families an opportunity 

Staycations! Who doesn’t like them, right?

A staycation allows us to recharge and offers a little reprieve from our problem-filled, stress-filled life. While opportunities for staycations could be common for the majority of the public, it is an experience most vulnerable families lose out on due to financial circumstances. 

We invite RoH’s families to attend a 2D1N family retreat called ‘Retreat with Hope’ hosted by Kampung Siglap. ‘Retreat with Hope’ provides an invaluable opportunity for these families to fully enjoy their break without being distracted by money-related worries. While the children enjoy exciting activities, including Laser tag, movie night, and other games, parents can join their children or take a well-deserved breather. We hope this will strengthen relationships within families through active and creative outlets. As such, Retreat with Hope aims to not only provide these families with rest and rejuvenation, but also empower them to prioritise their mental health, contributing to their resilience in the face of adversity/ real life challenges.

Donating to this campaign will provide us with the necessary resources to make ‘Retreat with Hope’ a reality for our families. Together with your support, these families will not only be able to spend quality time with each other, but we will be building a supportive community for them. 

You will be supporting these families with the following expenses for the retreat:

1. Retreat Cost and Meals: $1,770
2. Laser Tag Activity: $375
3. Transportation Allowance: $80

About Kampung Siglap

Kampung Siglap aims to restore hope to displaced individuals and families. As a life skills training and retreat centre with unique intentions, Kampung Siglap connects those who want to help to those that need help, through consistent, meaningful and deeper engagement between their clients and the larger community.

With a strong focus on fostering a sense of belonging and building meaningful connections, Kampung Siglap organises a wide range of activities and initiatives to engage residents of all ages and backgrounds. Kampung Siglap hopes to empower individuals to develop independence and coping skills so that they can achieve sustainable life outcomes.

About Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope provides short-term financial assistance to families and individuals who have fallen in hard times. As Singapore’s first and only crowdfunding charity, we are able to mobilise the community’s resources and support for those who need it. Through enabling and facilitating these connections, Ray of Hope strives to build a stronger, more tight-knit community where everyone is valued and empowered.

We commit to serving the needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, ex-offenders, single parents,  migrant workers, isolated seniors and the unhoused. Through continuous engagement with our community and social impact partners, we explore collaborative approaches, beyond crowdfunding, to provide opportunities for our clients to become more self-reliant.

Ray of Hope is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC) that connects donors, clients, partners and volunteers to build a stronger, more inclusive community.