WHERE HEARTS COME TOGETHER

A total of 16 booths were featured in the third edition of the social marketplace to support non-profit organisations, social enterprises and small businesses to raise funds and drive awareness of their causes.

Handcrafted items, baked goods and lifestyle products were made by beneficiaries from local non-profit and charitable organisations, such as APSN, ART:DIS, SPD, The Shy Crafter and Jojomama.

All proceeds were retained directly by the participating organisations to support their causes.

To celebrate the local arts scene, the Festival hosted three nights of live performances, headlined by renowned local musicians shazza, Glenn Yong and Ben Hum, alongside local bands Shirlyn + The UnXpected, Supersonic and 53A.

Performers from Redeafination, MINDS and ART:DIS put up heart-warming performances during the opening ceremony.

Marina Bay Sands’ signature restaurants – Black Tap, Origin + Bloom, RISE and Yardbird – offered a spectacular array of gourmet treats and beverages, specially priced for the public to indulge for a good cause.

In addition to all-time favourites, the restaurants spotlighted local flavours in celebration of Singapore’s 59^th birthday, including Rendang Beef Chilli Hotdog from Black Tap, Nasi Lemak Sandwich from Yardbird, and a sumptuous array of local hawker fare like Chicken Satay and XO Carrot Cake from RISE.

Proceeds were channelled directly to support AWWA’s Transitional Shelter programme.

Co-organised by Marina Bay Sands and Community Chest, the annual events took place on 24 August and galvanised partners, volunteers and the community to walk as one towards a more caring and inclusive society.

All proceeds raised through the Community Chest Heartstrings Walk and the Vertical Marathon were directed to programmes supported by Community Chest, to empower the lives of children with special needs and youth-at-risk, adults with disabilities, persons with mental health conditions, and seniors and families in need of support.

In June, over 200 Marina Bay Sands Team Members collectively donated more than 1,300 new toys, games and books for children afflicted with cancer.

This was done in partnership with LOVE, NILS, to support children with cancer and their caregivers. The gifts were distributed to bring cheer to children undergoing long-term cancer treatment in hospitals.   

In July, Marina Bay Sands Team Members volunteered in a series of art jamming sessions and were each paired with beneficiaries from Singapore Red Cross’ local programmes.

The completed art canvases were joined together to form a bigger artwork, which was displayed during the 9^th Singapore Humanitarian Conference by The Singapore Red Cross.

In July, Marina Bay Sands partnered with AWWA, one of Singapore’s largest multi-service social service agencies, to support lower-income families by enhancing their living conditions in temporary shelters.

A dedicated team of 30 volunteers from Marina Bay Sands assembled furniture and painted the housing units to create a safer and more comfortable environment for these families.

In August, Marina Bay Sands Team Members organised a heartwarming National Day Celebration at Moral Home for the Aged Sick to spread cheer and bring joy to the seniors residing in the nursing home.

The volunteers of the event went the extra mile to plan a variety of activities to foster a joyous atmosphere filled with music, singalong sessions and games with nostalgic themes, before presenting a beautifully decorated cake to commemorate the Nation’s 59th birthday.