As a social movement, the most difficult thing to do is to ask HELP from another in aid of others… This trait of humility has been something that we have taught ourselves to embrace as long as it yields benefits to those in need. So once again, we asked for help through donations in kind. These donations in kind compliments and help us offset/ defray  certain costs incurred in purchasing items that make up the festive goodies packs.  We were privilege that organisations and individuals have come forward to support this ground up initiative.

A BIG THANK YOU… to the organisations and individuals who donated items for the festive gift packs this year. The total estimated amount (Retail cost) donated in kind is $21,438.46
1. Mdm Devaki & Mr Vijeydran
2. Mr Navin Kumar and Family
3. Sri Ramar Temple (Changi)
4. KNP Trading Pte Ltd (Mr Kumar)
5. Sri Thandayuthapani Temple Volunteers – Singapore
6. Mr Rajiv Rai

​Items Amount
926 packs of 5kg Rice x $12.00 11,112.00
1000 packets of Dhal x $0.95 950.00
1000 boxes of decorative Villakus 1,001.00
800 (Packs of 3) Toothbrushes x $1.20 2,330.46
800 (Packs of 2) Toothpaste x $1.60
750 packs of 500g Sugar x $1.20 900.00
750 Packs of Curry Powder x $0.70 525.00
750 Packs of Chilli Powder x $0.80 600.00
750 Packs of Thosai Mix x $1.70 1,275.00
Minireal Water Btls x 13 boxes ($15 each) for volunteers 195.00
800 Assorted Indian Sweets in box x $3.00 2,400.00
250 Cups of Coffee/ Curry Puffs/ Samosas for Volunteers 150.00
Grand Total: 21,438.46

​– 994 households received $50 cash each  $ 49,700.00
– 4 households received $100 cash each as there were 2 recipients identified by the VWOs in these households $ 400.00
– 26 recipients (Single and disadvantage mothers and ladies) from Project Smile Pte Ltd received $100 cash each $ 2600.00
– Lump sum donation to John Danesh, whom is visually impaired and from a single parent disadvantaged family struggling with schooling and transportation expenses. The donation will go into covering his academic expenses for 2 semesters (1 year) and transportation costs for several months $5,000.00
– NTUC Purchases for items festive packs $ 25, 796.96
– Purchase of 2000 woven carrier bags strong enough to withstand the weight of items $2,900
– Additional Purchase of 250 sets of  Sugar (1kg) , Thosai Mix, Curry Powder & Chilli Powder $1,177.00
– Purchase of 1000 btls of festive Murukus $3,000
– Purchase of 1000 set of Villakus (Lamps) $1,252.75
– Purchase of 100 packs of 5kg rice $1,300
– Donation for funeral expenses given to beneficiary family whom passed away 5 days before the delivery of packs $150

​Grand Total of Expenditure for LHLH 2018: $93,276.71.

Balance of $5641.64, will be used to fund LHLH 2017/ 2018 outreach efforts.

1. UPDATE:
[About the Beneficiary]Following the completion of last year’s outreach, we were contacted by a well-wisher in November whom referred us an individual whom was in need of a motorized scooter due to mobility issue. When we visited her, we were expecting a senior person, but met a very determined young lady.

Ms Santhi (Not her real name), 22 years old, has been diagnosed with spastic paresis since birth. Her condition took a toll since she became a teen and over the years her disability exacerbated her mobility. She became heavily reliant on a wheelchair and also physical assistance for daily needs. (Please see video below)

The LHLH team visited the family and gathered that she has been home-bound for the past 6-7 years and have not sought proper medical care or support due to various circumstances. LHLH formed a special ‘team’ to get Santhi proper medical attention and therapy as she required a specific wheelchair rather than a motorized scooter. The team also agreed to cover the cost the medical, occupational, rehab and motorized wheelchair costs.

LHLH also wrote to a few organisations to provide educational support and also accompanied Santhi for her medical review sessions. SINDA helped with her educational needs and also help secure a subsidized purchase of a laptop. Thank You SINDA.
After close to 6 months of appeals together with KTPH MSW and Touch community services, we at LHLH are please to state that the $2700 cost of the electric wheelchair was subsidized by 60% . The total of the motorized wheelchair after the 60% subsidy was $1,070. (See Pic & Video) The total cost covered by LHLH for the medical consultation, occupational and rehab for the last 4 months was $748.60.   Please see appended PDF for breakdown of medical expenditure and payment bill for the specialized motorized wheelchair. 

Our work isn’t done yet. LHLH’s intent is to make her fully independent both at home and out of home so she can have independent future. We are now working with Santhi as the flat that she lives in doesn’t allow her to seamlessly have access in and out of the unit (See Pic). She still needs to be carried onto her new 35kg motorised wheelchair each time she needs to leave the home. As such, we are working to install a hydraulic ramp for her flat which costs $6500 and hopefully with the help of the agencies we will be able to defray the cost.