Breaking the taboo of discussing end-of-life issues, a law firm and a community organisation worked together to help more than 120 senior citizens understand more about these matters.
In July, TSMP Law Corporation and the Cassia Resettlement Team shared information with seniors on topics such as the Lasting Power of Attorney scheme, the Advance Medical Directive, and wills.
The collaboration is one example of how organisations can contribute to the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre‘s (NVPC) new strategic vision of building a City of Good, said President Halimah Yacob.
The vision encourages us to look beyond ourselves and to cultivate a kinder, more caring and giving society, said Madam Halimah.
The City of Good has three pillars – People of Good, Organisations of Good and Leaders of Good – said NVPC chairman Mildred Tan.
The initiatives under each category aim to create an ecosystem across different sectors and audiences to facilitate giving in all forms.
They include platforms such as Giving.sg and programmes such as Giving Week, which fall under the People of Good category – a community where people care for one another.
Organisations and community leaders can also contribute to the other pillars through other NVPC-led initiatives. Building a City of Good is a long game, and it can only be achieved by collaborating, enabling and uplifting each other.
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Source: The Straits Times, 15 October 2019