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Star Bears and Dining Under the Stars
At Star Shelter, women and children who are survivors of domestic violence are not only provided safe accommodation, it is also a place where they are empowered to rebuild their lives free from violence. In line with this mission, Star Shelter organizes activities and holds initiatives to help them do just that. The Star Bear initiative was recently adopted by Star Shelter to serve as a source of supplemental income for the residents, where 100% of bear sales go to the residents. The residents have enjoyed making these towel bears in their free time, even amidst their busy schedules of work and minding their children. One of the shelter’s residents…
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Member Spotlight : PrimeTime Business & Professional Women’s Association (PrimeTime)
PrimeTime provides a unique opportunity for women looking for a professional, social and community networking and learning experience with an international group in Singapore. PrimeTime has around 350 members providing a community offering of over 50 events a year that feature stellar speakers, discussion groups, professional networking opportunities, social gatherings and community outreach opportunities. Over 30 nationalities make up PrimeTime’s membership. We take great pride in the diversity of our members by their nationality, cultural background, professional experience, personal interests, ages and stages of life. PrimeTime members represent a wide spectrum of corporate and professional organisations encompassing a plethora of verticals – banking & finance, FMCG, legal, advertising & marketing…
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The Law: Upclose and Personal
In the past, Maintenance Support Central (MSC) has reached out to the community through its quarterly-held series of talks titled “MSC Presents”. These talks that are open to members of the public aim to equip and inform its attendees with knowledge, and empower them to make informed choices. With the same mission in mind, MSC organised a close-door event for residents of the Star Shelter for the first time, bringing to the cosy get-together the legal expertise of our volunteer lawyers. During an informal study with the residents, it was noted that many are in need of advice regarding divorce and related matters such as maintenance and custody. Who better…
