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Catholic Welfare Services
Catholic Welfare Services, Singapore (CWS) was founded in 1959 as a charity aimed at uplifting the lives of the less fortunate in the community. Following in the spirit of the Good Shepherd and Good Samaritan, CWS has sought to lead people towards love and fulfilment, while supporting those who may have stumbled along the way. In the more than 60 years since our founding, we have grown and expanded our programmes and services to meet the evolving needs of the community. Today, CWS endeavours to provide ‘Full Circle of Life Care’ – serving the needs of residents and clients across generations, and journeying with them towards living life to the fullest.
Our Mission
We Are Dedicated To The Preciousness And Dignity Of Life.
We Journey With People-In-Need To Live Life To The Fullest.
64 Years and Counting
Full Circle of Life Care
CWS strives to offer ‘Full Circle of Life Care’ - a comprehensive continuum of support that spans all chapters of life. From childcare services and youth programmes, to education support for those seeking to upskill themselves, to eldercare services for seniors, CWS journeys with residents and clients to live their lives to the fullest. Click here to explore our array of programmes and services and learn more about what we provide
Our Impact
With strong support from donors, volunteers, partners and the community at large, CWS has been able to continue on our mission of journeying with residents and clients in need, helping them to live their lives to the fullest. To learn more about the impact of the work we have done in past years, please see our Annual Reports under ‘Our Publications’, or click here to read our latest Annual Report.
1. From Humble Beginnings
Catholic Welfare Services began its work over 65 years ago in 1959, operating a simple food relief programme for those in need in the community. Over the years, we gradually expanded our programmes and services to meet the evolving needs of the community, such as providing scholarship and education support, offering casework and counselling to those in need, and operating Nursing Homes for the elderly.
2. Forging New Paths
CWS has continually endeavoured to explore new ways to support those we serve, seeking out opportunities to collaborate with various community partners on innovative projects, such as such as the Good Shepherd Centre, the Marine Parade Family Service Centre, and the Catholic Aids Response Effort.
3. Action Arm of the Catholic Church
Through our years of serving the community, Catholic Welfare Services has grown to become an Action Arm for the Catholic Church of Singapore, supporting the Catholic Social Mission of alleviating poverty and providing relief to those in distress.
Our Patron
His Eminence,
William Cardinal Goh
Archbishop of Singapore
Our Board of Governors
Catholic Welfare Services is led by its Board of Governors who oversee the conduct of its activities and provide strategic direction for the organisation and its management. Click here to view our Board Member profiles and a brief description of their main terms of reference
Our Management Team
The CWS Management Team oversees the day-to-day operations of Catholic Welfare Services and its various Homes, Centres, programs and services. Comprising professionals with a diverse range of experience and knowledge backgrounds, the Management Team works hand-in-hand with the Board of Governors to realise their strategic goals for CWS. Click here to view our Management Team profiles.
