Breaking barriers
Pledge cards will be given to participating schools, companies and individuals who are helping SPD to raise funds over the period of 15 May – 15 Aug 2008 (subject to extension).
Funds are raised for: SPD Transport Subsidy Fund
NCSS Approval Number: 2008050111
About the Need
Many times, physically challenged people find themselves unable to use public transportation. Even if a mode of transport such as the MRT may be accessible, getting to the station and continuing the journey from the station may not be.
Until we have a totally integrated and seamless transport system, the only accessible transport for people with physical disabilities is either the taxi or specially dedicated door-to-door transportation to cater to their needs. However, the reality is that many can ill-afford these services.
SPD’s dedicated door-to-door transport service brings 285 disabled people daily to SPD centres for day care, rehabilitation, sheltered employment, training and other services.
A beneficiary only pays up to $45 per month for daily trips, even though it costs at least $250 a month.
With petrol prices rising, our running costs have increased and will continue to do so.
SPD hopes to raise $780,000 for the SPD Transport Subsidy Fund*.
Together, we can do it
How You Can Help
As individuals/ schools/ organisations:
- Give your support by making a donation or by taking up a BB donation envelope to help us raise funds. Donors are eligible to receive a double tax-exemption for their donation.
- Please complete the attached response form and fax to 6323 7008 or mail it to 'Society for the Physically Disabled', 2 Peng Nguan Street, SPD Ability Centre, Singapore 168955
- Alternatively, you may simply send a cheque made payable to 'Society for the Physically Disabled' and indicate your name, address, NRIC no., contact no and 'BB Project' at the back of the cheque
- What you give or do will help the physically disabled on their journey towards being independent. Please donate generously.
A donation of $10 can help pay for a beneficiary’s transport for a day.
A donation of $3,000 can help pay for a beneficiary’s daily transport for a year.
* In the event that sufficient funds are raised for the SPD Transport Subsidy Fund, excess funds will be channeled to the General Fund to meet other needs.
For clarifications, please contact Helen Tay 6579 0706 or e-mail Helen_Tay@spd.org.sg
Why Donate to SPD?
- The number of people SPD serves has increased from 697 in 2004 to 2,200 in 2007. For 2008, it is projected that 2,400 will be served.
- Comprehensive programmes and services that serves all age groups and races with diverse and multiple needs.
- SPD believes in being transparent. Key financial and operational information are clearly put up on our website http://www.spd.org.sg/about/mission.html
- We manage our resources efficiently. More than 80 cents of every dollar raised goes to SPD’s beneficiaries directly through the programmes and services. In addition, SPD received the Non-Profit Organisation Award in November 2006 from the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, which recognises best practices in the management of donors, volunteers and resources in a non-profit organisation.
- Individuals and companies are eligible to receive a double tax-exemption for their donation, given that SPD is an Institution of Public Character.
- Finally, but not least, because you care.
Who You Will Help
“Hi. I was born with Spinal Bifida. I am thankful that I can go to SPD everyday for multimedia training.”
- Ruth Yong, aged 23.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
If you wish to see digital art pieces designed by Ruth and other clients of SPD Multimedia Centre [ View more art piece ]