As early as April this Year, CCC members from the environment subcommittee empathised with the burden of low in/come families as cost of living rose and inflation on basic necessities hit their pockets. They brainstormed creatively and purposefully to help lower-income families in Hougang.
In the 2nd week of July, they executed feverishly their well-thought out plan trough a 2 prong approach involving old newspapers entitles “Trash for Cash” which effectively involved our college students and “Trash for NTUC Vouches” for low-income Hougang residents. $5 NTUC vouches were given to 105 homes in the 2 room flat dwellers at blk 24 an 25 hougang Avenue 4 in exchange for any amouth of newspapers.
At the school ground, students, teachers, vice principal and principal lugged their old newspapers for the “trash for cash” week. The college spirit was palpable as classes competed to stretch their community and class spirit. Top 3 classes at both levels were rewarded based on the weright of the newspapers contributed. Together, we raised $1121.30 from 3.5 tonnes of old newspapers. This went to our school beneficiary, the SDSC to help disabled athletes fulfil their dream of participating in the paralympics.
Weighing the piles of Newspapers.
Neatly packed and ready to go.
From the neighbourhood.
Having Fun during work.
Well Done Everyone!
A Big thank you to those who've shown us their support!
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