TOUCH Community Services is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. They were officially registered in 1992 and have been a member of the National Council of Social Service since 1994.
The work of TOUCH started in 1986 as a service for latch-key children in the neighbourhoods of Clementi and Jurong. Touched by the obvious need of low-income and single-parent families with difficulties making ends meet, much less raising their children in a positive environment, a group of seven volunteers in their 20s organised activities to help the children. This small attempt has today become a multi-service organisation with an integrated network of 16 services, 19 centres and 24 children's clubs located at different parts of Singapore, including Bukit Merah, Clementi, Geylang Bahru, Hougang, Serangoon, Toa Payoh, Ubi and Yishun.
Over the last 24 years, TOUCH has reached out to many individuals from all religions and races, including children, youths, families, people with special and healthcare needs and the elderly.
To promote greater awareness and exposure to overseas community work, they also partner closely with organisations in various countries in the areas of child adoption, community development and humanitarian relief.
Mission
Called to serve the needy and disadvantaged, they value every person and enable them to strengthen families
- the foundation of society
Vision 2030
Strong Families
Caring Generations
Enabled Communities
Children Services
They believe that every child deserves a chance to fulfil their highest potential.
Youth Services
Bursting with drive and enthusiasm, youths can be challenged for greatness.
Family Services
They are passionate about strong marriages and families, the foundation of society.
Elderly Services
They care for seniors to give them a better quality of life.
Special Needs Services
They help persons with special needs overcome their challenges and gain independence.
Healthcare Support Services
They help build a community of care and support to individuals and families affected by diabetes.