The wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl will resume services in a limited capacity on monday, may 11 th, 2020. Oct 09, 2019 recent executive movements at ntuc income. Singapore, 9 november 2016 ntuc fairprice fairprice today launched its annual shareatextbook project, now into its 34th year, where the public is invited to donate their used textbooks and for the first time ever, to participate in this nationwide community initiative. He is a politician from singapores main governing political party, the peoples action party and is also currently serving in the national trades union congress ntuc as the assistant. The union represents ordinary members in wage negotiations and workplace issues. Being part of the ntuc social enterprise, fairprice aims to make lives better for you, your family and our community. From environmental issues, animal welfare, volunteering to performing arts, we help our members make a difference to themselves and the society.
With just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. National trades union congress, which has become much more than a simple union, provides information about their aims, cooperatives, and membership. Jan 21, 20 where to donate children cloths and assessment books. Select hot links and go to the boys brigade donation. Youths come together as affinity groups to lead initiatives which they are passionate about.
Opposing the standards could also be a winning strategy in the primary race for state superintendent in south carolina, where legislators have also. The following is a curated list of recommended books selected by casel staff. It seeks to act as a web platform for the distribution of unwanted, yet useful items like medical aids and furniture. Kkh was among 14 organisations recognised with the best companies for mums award on 4 july 2014. Global ehsan relief singapore office, 93 joo chiat road. Items from the commissioner, chief officers, division directors, bureau chiefs, and others are posted here as they are sent. A list of all their centres and thrift stores are up on.
Last updated may 2020 our tampines hub p1d past event ntuc fairprice fairprice has launched its 37th annual shareatextbook project, aiming to collect a record 550,000 textbooks, the highest ever target for the project so far. It provides life, health and general insurance products. Both book aid international and books for asia work with a highly targeted book. Ntuc fairprice rebates, ntuc link card, chalets, access to golf privileges and ntuc club facilities. Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. Jan 29, 2018 with regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. Primary elections were held on june 24, 2014, and primary runoffs were held on august 26, 2014. Passiton is a nonprofit project started by central singapore cdc and managed by the helping hand. Apr 21, 2015 we believe there should be a proper channel to punish untrue tv advertisements to mislead consumers with the thought they are actually safe to buy ntuc income policies without needing to read any fine print terms and conditions. Aimed at attracting younger workers into unions, young ntuc is part of the organisations efforts to project a more vibrant, modern and youthful image and, at the same time, remain relevant and representative of the workforce. Wtbbl reference services will be available beginning monday, may 18 th, and calls will be answered between the hours of 1. November 6, 2014 fairprice shareatextbook 2014 is officially launched. No fairprice card will be issued to union members and ntuc general branch members as their ntuc card can be used at fairprice supermarkets. List of ntuc free textbook sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in singapore.
Acknowledgments upon request, for major and significant donations the library would be pleased to add the donors name to the bookplates. Dec 02, 2015 donate your old textbook collections with ntuc fairprices share a text book programme. My fathers one and only gifting option used to be books. In line with additional covid19 measures announced on 3 april, we will be adjusting our training delivery to support the national circuit breaker effort. To donate, apart from the places listed here give away your unwanted stuff, 1. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. Distribution of books to take place over two days across five distribution points priority collection on 10 december 2016, and general public collection on 11 december 2016. Ntuc income insurance cooperative limited income is a insurance cooperative in singapore. Sep 16, 2017 donate books to spread happiness with festival round the corner, buying gift for others is fun. Jointly organised by the ntuc womens development secretariat and the tripartite alliance for fair and progressive employment practices, the award recognises companies that help their employees achieve better worklife harmony. Fund various charities by donating your gentlyused assorted goods.
Where would be a good place to sell 2nd hand books in singapore. Ntuc fairprice foundation is a registered charity set up by ntuc fairprice. Donate books to spread happiness with festival round the corner, buying gift for others is fun. The singapore national trades union congress ntuc, comprising affiliated unions and associations, professional guilds, smes, freelancers and selfemployed as well as social enterprises, is at the heart of the singapore labour movement. Donate your preloved textbooks at any fairprice store from now till 30 november 2019 updated 1 nov 2019. Committed to lending a helping hand to the underprivileged, there are programmes to reach out to. Nov 14, 20 ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. Sportsg ntuc fairprice and fairprice foundation makes its. Mr andy lim tze khong is a member of the ntuc central committee, the planning, policy and executive organ of ntuc that makes the decisions and takes action to further ntucs objectives. Jeremy ong, chief technology officer and head of customer operations, has left the company news posted on october 9 2019 create an alert to follow the executive moves at ntuc income. Details of distribution of the books will be announced in early december. Corporate philanthropy is very much a part of ntuc fairprices dna.
Ntuc fairprices annual shareatextbook project was launched on thursday, to collect used primary and secondary school textbooks which are in good condition. Sportsg ntuc fairprice and fairprice foundation makes. With regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. Library advocates book sales buy a book volunteer donate literacy services strategic plan 2014 contact us. Ntuc fairprice fairprice has just launched its 35th annual shareatextbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their preloved textbooks. Every year, ntuc offers bondfree sponsorships and scholarships from reputable schools and institutions like the singapore institute of management sim and management development institute of singapore mdis just for members. Where can one sell or donate used books in singapore. Nov 29, 20 with just over a week left to its dec 8 deadline, ntuc fairprice is still short of 285,000 textbooks for its longstanding shareatextbook project, which helps students from lowincome families. The wilcox county school district has issued a statement saying that the high school will explore holding a schoolsponsored integrated prom in 2014. Crosscause is an irish charity who work to help abandoned children in romania and west africa.
Ntuc fairprice shareatextbook donation programme 2 6 dec 2015. Books will be mailed out as early as tuesday, may 12 th. He was first elected into the ntuc central committee in 2011 for a fouryear term, and was reelected again in 2019 at the national delegate conference. These resources cover a range of topics to better understand sel. Volunteer the vision of the singapore chapter is to share the work of room to read with singapore residents and businesses. The superintendent s digest is a collection of recent communications from the state department of education to leaders in local school districts.
Ntuc learninghub is lead by a highly experienced and qualified management team to ensure that singapores workforce stay relevant in todays economy. Our social enterprise arm, red shield industries, processes the donated items and retails those that are in good condition at our family stores located across singapore. As the country is dealing with the current covid19 virus as best it can, as a charity that supports 44,600 beneficiaries, we are already feeling the repercussions with the drop in cashfood donations that is needed to ensure the operations is running smoothly to deliver 6500 food packs on. Established in 2005, young ntuc is the youth wing of singapores national trades union congress. Since its commencement in 1983, the project has seen 4. Ntuc fairprice seeks used textbooks for needy the online. You can donate money or leave a message of support on the integrated prom facebook page.
A reopening plan to resume delivering materials by mail. Yes, there are still segregated proms in the 21st century. It connects the public who can donate the items to voluntary welfare organizations vwos, which in turn, can request. Ang mo kio hub, hougang one, jurong point, nex, kallang wave mall, jem. We believe there should be a proper channel to punish untrue tv advertisements to mislead consumers with the thought they are actually safe to buy ntuc income policies without needing to read any fine print terms and conditions 3 inaccuratemisleading information from ntuc salesperson. General branch members do not have such representation rights. One of the best volunteer opportunities in singapore. From now till 30 november 2008, the public can make their donations at all ntuc fairprice supermarkets and hypermarkets across the island. Where to donate children cloths and assessment books. Mr andy lim tze khong is a member of the ntuc central committee, the planning, policy and executive organ of ntuc that makes the decisions and takes action to further ntuc s objectives. Our customer service officers would be pleased to help you. Over 400,000 books available for collection through the ntuc fairprice shareatextbook project this year. Jeremy ong, chief technology officer and head of customer operations, has left the company news posted on october 9 2019. In line with additional covid19 measures announced on 3 april, we will be adjusting our training delivery to.
The salvation army is great for hunting vintage knick knacks and furniture. All of oklahomas executive officers were up for election as well as the states five seats in the united states house of representatives and both of the states united states senate seats. Hospital milestones kk womens and childrens hospital. Show your support by donating your textbooks at any fairprice stores including finest supermarkets, xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress stores at esso service stations. Team young ntuc brings together youths of similar interests and causes. Come 2015, it will be singapores turn to host the biennial games and. List of share a book ntuc sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in singapore. Get to know them through their work on their facebook page passiton. You can also support us by donating preloved items or new items to any one of our donation in kind booths listed below. Create an alert to follow the executive moves at ntuc income. Ntuc fairprice shareatextbook project launches with a higher target of 400,000 books members of public encouraged to donate textbooks at 147 donation points across all fairprice stores, fairprice finest, fairprice xtra hypermarkets and fairprice xpress outlets singapore, 6 november 2014 ntuc fairprice launched its 32 nd shareatextbook project today, and appeals to. Library does not accept book donations, there are several alternate ways to dispose of your unwanted books. Nicholas lee ntuc 31 october 2016 you would have seen or experienced for yourself by now the slowing. Ntuc works closely with goverment and employers to help workers attain better wages, welfare and work prospects.
Volunteers will also accept donations of used uniforms and paperback novels used in jesuits. Food drives are a great way to make a difference, but there are ways to make sure what you donate gets utilized. Ntuc fairprice appeals to public to donate textbooks to. We support room to reads belief that education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and will focus our goals to help provide access to education to millions. Above is an excerpt from my enquiry with a ntuc salesperson. Gifting becomes so much more special if has some personal touch to it. Send the completed donation form and the cheque to us by mail or hand it to our customer service officers at any income branch.
Welcome to skillsupgrade portal national trades union congress. Their office is open for donations every day except ph. Organized each year by parent volunteers, the used book sale affords an. Where to donate children colths and assessment books. There are also sections on lifestyle, career, family, and community. For larger volumes and significant donation of materials, the library could arrange to pick the items from the donors address.
You can donate your textbooks at 152 fairprice supermarkets, fairprice finest, fairprice xtra, fairprice xpress outlets at esso service stations and warehouse club from today till 6 december 2015. National recycling programme supported by national environment agency altvater jakob pte ltd no 17 tuas ave 12 singapore 639037 tel. It currently has seven branches and five lite branches across singapore. Members of the public donate their pre loved textbooks for the project at. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. The politics of common core a guide to common core us news.
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