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The achievements of primary school children from ComLink+ families, who participated in the UOL-PPHG Community Uplift Programme, were celebrated at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on 13 January 2024. The event was graced by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, who is also the Adviser to West Coast Grassroots Organisations.

This year, the Programme will be expanded to include students at Boon Lay Secondary School, extending its impact to more than 60 children from ComLink+ families. The Group also contributed $100,000 cash donation to ComLink+ @ Jurong West.

The UOL-PPHG Community Uplift Programme is part of ComLink+, which aims to support families with children below 21 years old who are living in public rental housing. The Programme aims to offer a range of enrichment and learning opportunities for primary school children from ComLink+ families. They would be given rewards like staycation and shopping vouchers when they show improvements in their school attendance and grades, as well as demonstrate a positive attitude.

Minister Lee said: “We are grateful for such meaningful opportunities with partners like UOL, PPHG and the mall tenants in supporting families with children living in rental flats. The programmes offered by partners give children opportunities to diversify their interests and broaden their perspectives. This partnership is an example of how ComLink+ brings together corporates, Government and individuals to uplift our ComLink+ families, and encourage their children to pursue their aspirations.”

Speaking to over 200 guests, UOL Group Chief Executive Liam Wee Sin shared the vision of the UOL-PPHG Community Uplift Programme as a family-centric initiative, which empowers every family member to multiply possibilities and realise aspirations. Mr Liam said: “With the strong alliance among Social Service Office @ Boon Lay & Taman Jurong, Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations, mall tenants, partners, volunteers and our people in supporting ComLink+ @ Jurong West, we believe that we can continue to amplify good and make a sustained and greater impact.”

PPHG Chief Executive Officer Choe Peng Sum elaborated on the expanded programme, where Secondary Three Boon Lay Secondary School students from ComLink+ families would take part in a three-day hotel externship and fortnightly group mentoring sessions with staff volunteers for three months. The students will shadow their mentors in the Group’s hotels in various job functions.

PPHG Executive Director of Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Asset, Ms Wee Wei Ling, said: “We are committed to journeying with the children as they go through different life stages. We will continue to collaborate closely with MSF and volunteers to monitor their progress, and celebrate their milestones and achievements together. By uplifting a child, we hope to uplift the entire family.”

As part of this year’s celebration, three exemplary families from ComLink+ were recognised while appreciation awards were presented to new UOL mall tenants and other partners for their steadfast support in organising enriching activities for students from ComLink+ throughout 2023. UOL and PPHG also recognised their six staff volunteers for dedicating their time to the community and making a difference.

Over 200 people, including ComLink+ beneficiaries, befrienders, partners and volunteers, attended the celebratory event at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.