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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)

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PatronPresident Tony Tan Keng Yam

Our VisionKeeping Faith with the philosophy and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru; to provide social and community services

Our MissionTo serve with care and compassion, regardless of race, language or religion

Name of Charity : Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)

Unique Entity No : S48SS0016D

Official Address : 12, Yishun Avenue 5, Singapore 768 992

Financial Year : 2014

Website : www.sreenarayanamission.org

SREE NARAYANA MISSION(SINGAPORE)

SREE NARAYANA MISSION (SINGAPORE) 1

About us 4

Message from President 6

SNM Executive Committee Members 8

Highlights of the Year (FY2014) 10

Human Resource Report 11

Financial Report 12

SNM WELFARE SERVICES (SNMWS) 13

SNM Welfare Services Committee 14

SNM Home for the Aged Sick (SNMH) 15

Multi-Service Centres 18

Welfare and Outreach Programmes 20

MERANTI HOME (MH) 23

Meranti Home Management Committee 24

Meranti 25

MISSION 27

Sree Narayana Mission 28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Donors and Sponsors 29

Volunteers and Supporters 30

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) 31

SNM Welfare Services 58

Meranti Home at Pelangi Village 81

CONTENT

1SNM Annual Report 2014

A Tribute to our great leader, Mr Lee Kuan Yew

A Tribute to our great leader, Mr Lee Kuan Yew

“We are an equal society. You are equal to me;I am equal to you. Nobody is more equal than others.”

— Extracted from the post-independence speech the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew made at Sree Narayana Mission, on September 12, 1965.


Mission Activities

About UsSree Narayana Mission (Singapore) [SNM], the 109th registered charity in Singapore, was founded in 1948 by a group of civic-minded and socially conscious Singaporean Malayalees who were inspired by Sree Narayana Guru, philosopher and social reformer from Kerala, South India. Since its inception, SNM has been offering a wide range of welfare services, such as financial assistance, food relief and bursary awards to needy families and to the community at large, regardless of race or religion. The organisation has also been carrying out several self-funded activities, such as its Founder’s Day Celebration, classical dance and music classes and social and recreational activities.

SNM set up its first nursing home, the Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick (SNMH), in February 1979. By the 1980s, SNM had grown into a leading charitable organisation, taking care of the elderly as well as needy families. In July 2012, SNM opened up its first Multi-Service Centre (MSC) in Yishun under the Enhanced Eldercare Programme (EEP), a day care centre for the elderly.

In January 2013, SNM commenced operations of the EEP and Dementia Day Care Centre (DDCC) at Woodlands.

On 1 August 2008, the Sree Narayana Mission Welfare Services was established to oversee the welfare projects and programmes by SNM.

SNM was appointed as the Managing Agent for Meranti Home (MH) in May 2002. MH is an institutional care facility, fully funded by the Ministry of Social and Family Development. It provides care, shelter and rehabilitation for male, mentally burnt-out destitute persons.

On 1 March 2015, SNM was awarded the status of an Institute of a Public Character (IPC). It is now able to directly manage some of the programmes under the purview of its welfare wing, SNMWS. The diagram below shows the new structure of the Organisation.

SNM (NON-IPC)SNM (IPC)

(1 Mar 2015 – 29 Feb 2016)

Welfare & Outreach

Programme

New Building Fund Raising

ProjectsMeranti

SREE NARAYANA MISSION (SINGAPORE) – UEN NO. S48SS0016D

SREE NARAYANA MISSION (SINGAPORE)

SNMWS (IPC) UEN S87CC00475C

(1 Feb 2015 - 31 Jan 2017)

SNMH MSC

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SNM has continued its collaborative efforts with schools and the SN Volunteers, and remains thankful for their valued support and valiant spirit of volunteerism. In March 2015, in partnership with SN Volunteers and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, we were able to launch the 10-week pilot ‘Share-A-Pot’ soup meal and exercise programme for the elderly. On evaluation of the programme’s benefits for the elderly beneficiaries, we have decided to offer the ‘Share-A-Pot’ programme beyond the pilot phase.

We will continue to enhance our array of welfare programmes and community outreach initiatives in 2015 and 2016.

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) New Building ProjectWe are currently experiencing space constraints in carrying out our community outreach welfare programmes at the Yishun Avenue 5 premises, which already house the Home for the Aged Sick with a bed capacity of 224 and a day care centre. A building fund project has been launched with an aim of raising a sum of S$10 million over a period of three to four years for a new building.

The new premises would also allow us to offer existing and planned programmes such as free TCM clinic withphysiotherapy / rehabilitation services, senior activity corner, youth outreach activities, legal counselling and referral services for families, care-giver resource centre, a community ‘Share-A-Pot’ soup meal and exercise programme for elderly, and regular health screenings for the community. With the expansion of our activities and community partner engagement at the new premises, we will be able to better serve a wider spectrum of the community.

A fund raising charity dinner will be held on 11 November 2015 at Orchid Country Club at 7 pm. The Guest of Honour is Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam. We look forward to members’ support of the fund raising efforts and participation in the charity dinner.

Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged SickWe had set for ourselves the goal of modernisation, of enhancing and building the IT infrastructure of the Mission, with Phase One having been successfully carried through the previous year. Now, it is my pleasure to report that Phase Two has come to a successful conclusion as well; the cloud-based infoCare

Dear Members,

It is my pleasure on behalf of the Executive Committee to convene the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Mission and present the annual report and statement of accounts for your approval.

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) (SNM) has been approved as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC)under the Charities Act for a period of one year, with effect from 1st March 2015.

With the attainment of IPC status for SNM, we made it a priority this year to explore and develop collaborative relationships with a range of community partners, helping and assisting wherever we could with new welfare programmes. Working together with organisations such the SSO@Yishun, North West CDC, Nam Hong Welfare Society, Joy Centre and the Chong Pang and Nee Soon Central Community Centres and Clubs, SNM has endeavoured to create holistic welfare projects that have a special focus on community outreach to serve the underprivileged and elderly residing in the northern region of Singapore.

Message from PresidentREACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY; GROWING THROUGH GIVING


system has been integrated into the nursing and HR departments of the Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick (SNMH), and implemented for use in the Sree Narayana Mission Multi-Service Centres @ Woodlands and Yishun (MSC) as well.

SNM has embarked on further promotion of social bonding and interaction among staff of SNMH and its organisations through sports activities. We hosted a badminton tournament and inter Home soccer games, in October and November respectively. Facilities for indoor table games have also been provided for staff to utilise during their leisure time.

In September 2014, we organised an overseas retreat to Johor Bahru for staff from SNMH, Meranti Home and MSC. The training sessions held during the retreat were successful in helping to spread our values and in discussing strategies on improvements and changes to help bring the standards of both our Homes and MSCs to the next level.

Meranti HomeSNM continues to refine and enhance its operation of Meranti Home (MH), with a focus towards providing more resident-centric care, working to further improve their quality of life in our care.

MH recently partnered with Griness Teambuilding and held two large-scale Team Drumming exercises involving all of our residents and residents from other Homes in Pelangi Village as well as SNMH. The exercise was well received and MH looks forward to working with more external agencies to conduct more of such activities to continue keeping our residents meaningfully engaged.

This year, MH is also placing additional emphasis on in-care programmes and activities to keep our residents meaningfully engaged. MH has engaged the services of a Percussion group to conduct sessions once a week, starting in May 2015. MH hopes to break down barriers of age and culture as well as promote better communication and teamwork among our residents through this pilot project.

In an effort to facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation within MH, we also adopted a Clubhouse Model approach. Unlike conventional day-treatment models, participants in the clubhouse are called “members” (instead of “patients” or “clients”) and restorative activities focus on the members’ strengths and abilities, not their illness. The clubhouse model seeks to demonstrate that people suffering from mental illness can successfully live productive lives and work in the community, regardless of the nature or severity of their mental illness. At present, the Home has a cycling, fishing, dancing, and divine and speakers’ clubs, with a few more clubs still in the planning stage. Other efforts to keep residents meaningfully engaged also include outings to places of interest every month.

Sree Narayana Mission Multi-Service Centres @ Woodlands & YishunThe Woodlands MSC, which started in January 2013, offers two programmes; the EEP (Enhanced Eldercare

Programme) and the DDCC (Dementia Day Care Programme), with maximum capacity of 20 and 45 respectively. The Yishun MSC provides the EEP (Enhanced Eldercare Programme) with a maximum capacity of 20.

In line with the previous year’s goals, the MSCs have organised more community outreach programmes for the residents, such as health screening events and care giver talks.

With effect from 01 May 2015, the EEP services would have ceased, and would instead be replaced by the MDC Programme (Maintenance Day Care Programme). All clients in the EEP would be transferred to the MDC programme. The MDC programme includes Nursing Care, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and programmes for cognitive development for clients to be actively engaged and enjoy a good quality of life. The Woodlands MSC also provides additional services such as Recreational Therapy, Garden Therapy and Multi-Sensory Stimulation Therapy.

Our Sincere ThanksSNM had successfully organised a Flag Day in July 2014. We raised $159,523 through the support of members, volunteers and staff who helped with the street collections and pledge cards. The 2014 Flag Day proceeds have been used to fund the various Sree Narayana Mission Welfare Services (SNMWS) programmes such as the bursary awards, financial assistance, food relief and the running of the MSC and SNMH.

The Mission continues to grow its volunteer-base, from both schools and corporate entities. It is through their continued support that we are able to organise and conduct the many activities and outings for the residents of SNMH, MH and the MSCs. We are deeply grateful, as well, for the invaluable corporate and individual donations we have received, in support of the programmes and initiatives of SNM.

On behalf of SNM, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and benefactors; it is through their invaluable contributions and efforts that we are able to do what we do for our beneficiaries.

I would like to thank especially the Ministry of Health, the Agency for Integrated Care, the National Social Service Council, and the Ministry for Social and Family Development, for the guidance and aid that they have given us. In addition, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law and Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC, Mr K Shanmugam, Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transport, Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC and our Patron of the Building Fund Committee, Assoc. Prof. Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, and Ms Ellen Lee, PBM, Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC (Woodlands), for the constant support they have given to SNM and all its endeavours.

– Swapna DayanandanPresident

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)



Executive Committee Members (2013-2015)

Ms Swapna DayanandanPresident

Mr Shanavas VijayanVice President

Mr R MohanadasHon General Secretary

Ms K S SharmilaHon Treasurer

Mr Suraj SenanAssistant Secretary

Ms S SunithaAssistant Treasurer

Ms Bina DamodaranCommittee Member

Ms Sunanda Devi SenanCommittee Member

Mr Prakash SadasivanCommittee Member

Mr Chandran NairCommittee Member

Mr V SrinivasanCommittee Member

Mr V JayaramCommittee Member

Mr N Jaya KumarCommittee Member

Mr K JagadasCommittee Member

Mr Ravi KunjukuttanCommittee Member

Mr P PremdasCommittee Member

Mr T G SajirCommittee Member



Audit Committee Members

Trustees

Legal Advisor Banker

External Auditor

Mr Rajesh Sreenivasan

Mr C S Balan Mr Muralidharan Pillai Mr G P Sasidharan Mr Jayadev Unnithan Mr Manu Bhaskaran

Mr V Anilan(Chairperson)

Mr Teo Wee Leong(Vice Chairperson)

Ms Anusha SenanMr Karthikeyan Adapattu



Highlights of the Year (FY2014)Date Venue Events

23 May 14 SNMH Grandparents’ day Celebrations sponsored by Sri Shirdi Sai Worship Centre

31 May 14 Nee Soon GRC Passion Arts Festival (Featured SNMH residents’ art pieces)

20 Jun 14 MSC Woodlands Dementia Talk by Speaker from Alzheimer’s Disease Association

29 Jun 14 SNMH Annual General Meeting

19 Jul 14 Street Collection Flag Day

1 Aug 14 SNMH Nurses Day cum Staff Appreciation Night

7 Aug 14 SNMH National Day & Hari Raya Event Celebrations with residents & staff

22 Aug 14 MH National Day Celebrations

12 Sept 14 SNMH Chathayam Day I

13 Sept 14 SNMH Chathayam Day II

21 Sept 14 SNMH Samadhi

4 Oct 14 SNMH Auditorium Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Gathering - Flag Day and Chathayam Celebration 2014

31 Oct 14 MH Deepavali cum Hari Raya Celebrations for residents & staff

21 Oct 14 SNMH Auditorium Mini-Deepavali Celebrations with Guest of Honour, Minister K Shanmugam

30 Oct 14 SNMH Auditorium Gericare@North Symposium 2014

7 Nov 14 SNMH Auditorium Deepavali Celebrations with residents & staff

15 Nov 14 SNMH & MSC SNM Health Screening event conducted by Northwest CDC

16 Nov 14 SNMH Auditorium EOGM

22 Nov 14 Blk 6A Marsiling Drive MPH Shared Block Party @ - Dinner / Fun & Games for Elderly & All

7 Dec 14 SNMH Auditorium Bursary Awards Ceremony

18 Dec 14 SNMH Christmas Celebrations with residents & staff

30 Dec 14 MH Christmas Celebrations/New Year Celebrations

1 Jan 15 SNMH Auditorium New Year Guru Pooja

24 Jan 15 SNMH Volunteer Appreciation Day

23 Feb 15 SNMH Chinese New Year Celebrations sponsored by Mr Chang Meng Kiat, for residents & staff

6 Mar 15 Blk 16 Marsiling CNY Celebration @ for Staff & Clients

6 Mar 15 MH Chinese New Year Celebrations with staff & residents

14 Mar 15 SNMH Share-A-Pot Launch (10 weeks project in collaboration with KTPH)

2015 Events Line-Up

11 Nov 15 SG50 Charity Dinner

16 Dec 15 Flag Day



Human Resource Report (for financial year ended 31 March 2015)

Total Staff Strength for Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick

Position Locals PR Foreigners

Assistant Director of Nursing 1

Nurse Manager 1

Snr Staff Nurses/Staff Nurses 2 2 6

Enrolled Nurses 4

Snr Nursing Aides/Nursing Aides 1 39

Health Attendants/Assistants 3 1 36

Administrative & Support Staff 32 4 3

Total: 135

Total Staff Strength for SNM Multi-Service Centre @ Woodlands & Yishun


Centre Manager 1

Administrative & Support Staff 9

Nursing Care Staff 6 2 6

Total: 24

Total Staff Strength for Meranti Home


Superintendent 1

Assistant Superintendent 1

Staff Nurses 2 1

Snr Nursing Aides/Nursing Aides 14

Health Attendants/Assistants 15

Administrative & Support Staff 23

Total: 57



Financial Report (for financial year ended 31 March 2015)

SNMWS - Aged Home

Income FY 14 FY 13

Fundraising 0 256,365

Donations 708,809 589,274

Government/NCSS Funding 5,154,493 4,675,128

Programme Fees 1,079,854 920,342

SAE FROM MOH 289,250 529,080

Other Income 728,303 630,212

Total 7,960,709 7,600,401

Expenditure FY 14 FY 13

Utility Costs 326,714 363,518

Maintenance Costs 330,268 296,962

Manpower 3,118,483 3,088,933

Foodstuff/Medication 1,104,231 937,473

Depreciation 545,061 470,435

Other Expenses 586,905 583,226

Total 6,011,662 5,740,547

SNMWS - MSCIncome FY 14 FY 13

Fundraising 160,293 153,807

Donations 405,197 106,184

Government Funding 901,224 938,647

Programme Fees 449,022 274,029

Other Income 101,215 31,238

Total 2,016,951 1,503,905

Expenditure FY 14 FY 13Transport (Caring Fleet/Own Vehicle) 219,410 97,140

Bursary/Financial Assistance 98,647 55,449

Manpower 951,491 793,574



Total 1,888,585 1,484,008

MerantiIncome FY 14 FY 13

Donations 5,217 5,984

Government Funding 2,906,706 2,993,292

Other Income 167,122 103,541

Total 3,079,045 3,102,817


Utility Costs 211,922 255,454

Maintenance cost 37,953 33,597

Manpower 1,804,062 1,715,495


Foodstuff Purchases 398,560 466,037

Fixed assets expensed off 56,882 93,127


Total 2,929,630 3,047,035

MissionIncome FY 14 FY 13

Grant (I Remember SG Fund) 22,950 0

Donations 6,903 10,120

Guru Birthday and Guru Pooja Income 41,055 44,223

Gain on sale of property 756,616 0

Music/Dance/Yoga Fees and Other Income 23,660 41,449

Total 851,184 95,792


I Remember SG Video Cost 51,000 0

Rangoon Rd Apt Expenses 13,718 42,206

Guru Birthday and Guru Pooja Expenses 49,590 43,869

Music and Dance Tutor Fee 14,300 14,980


Total 154,574 140,057


SREE NARAYANA MISSIONWELFARE SERVICES


SNM Welfare Services Committee (2013-2015)

Ms Swapna DayanandanChairperson

Ms S Sunitha

Mr Yek Boon Seng

Mr R MohanadasGeneral Secretary

Dr Wong Sweet Fun

Mr V P Jothi

Ms K S SharmilaTreasurer

Mr Shanavas Vijayan

Mr Chandra Mohan Nair

Mr Suraj Senan

Mr Lau Wing Chew

Mr K V Miyapan(Resigned 1 Jun 2014)

Mr Foo Say Thye(Appointed 1 Jun 2014)



Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick (SNMH)

Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick (SNMH) is a nursing home facility that operates in Yishun. With a bed capacity of 224, SNMH offers long-term residential nursing care services to the elderly and sick. The residents of the Home are typically from Categories 3 and 4, and require an added amount of care and nursing attention. SNMH also, though only in special cases offers respite care services, such as temporary stay and care at the Home.

Sree Narayana Mission Home Resident Statistics by Race & Gender as at end March 2015

Race Gender Total Number of Residents

ChineseMale 79

161Female 82

MalayMale 6

9Female 3

IndianMale 28

45Female 17

OthersMale 1

1Female 0

Total: 216



Gericare@NorthGericare@North is an Elder Care initiative to improve and enhance geriatric care in nursing homes in the northern sector. In collaboration with Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital (KTPH) and six other nursing homes, SNMH embarked on this project as part of its ongoing efforts in finding new ways to enhance quality of resident care.

Services Include:Tele-Consultation (also known as Tele-Medicine)A platform which provides consultation and other services through video conferencing to nursing home residents, to reduce travelling time and improve accessibility to medical support. This is conducted once a month by doctors from KTPH.

Tele-Continuous Nurse EducationA platform for collaborating nursing homes to share knowledge on various nursing and medical topics, thereby enabling nursing staff to learn from the experiences of their peers. This is conducted once a month.

Tele-Multi-Disciplinary MeetingsA platform for service providers (doctors, care-nurses, social workers etc.) to come together and discuss on matters concerning the care of their residents. This is conducted twice monthly.

Tele- Mortality AuditsA session to review and evaluate cases of residents’ demise and to ensure quality care has been rendered. This is conducted once a month.

TrainingTraining to focus on topics such as Advanced Care Planning (ACP) and Preferred Plan of Care (PPC). With a training partnership with KTPH and Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), Gericare@North works towards training up nursing staff competencies in the various domains of the Enhanced Nursing Health Standards (ENHS).

Ad-hoc ActivitiesA 2 day study trip was organized in June 2014 by KTPH for participating nursing homes to send a representative to visit Hammond Care and Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Health Services in Sydney, Australia. It was designed to provide new insight and explore innovative approaches to aged and palliative care. Senior Staff Nurse Niel from SNMH attended this study trip.

On October 30, 2014, a Mini-Symposium on innovative geriatric care settings, based on the recent study trip to Hammond Care, was held at SNMH. It was attended by nursing staff from different nursing homes.



Enhancements at the HomeInteriorAs part of its efforts to enhance the level of care and comfort for its residents, SNMH recently upgraded the patients’ beds. These new automated electric beds are easy for nurses and residents to reposition

and maneuver. The first round of upgrades were completed in November 2014, with the next one targeted for May 2015.

SNM had carried out several maintenance activities to upgrade and improve the facilities of SNMH. These include re-roofing, seepage prevention,

and the painting of the entire building. The two lifts in the Home were modernised and refurbished with brand new fittings early this year. The building now has a clean and fresh look.

Exterior

The external premises and garden were also landscaped to spruce up the building with more colour and vibrancy. Residents of SNMH can now enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Staff AreaThe male staff’s toilet was also given a complete makeover. It has been redesigned into a sleek and modern area offering staff more comfort and privacy. A staff recreational corner, complete with table soccer and carom boards, has also been created.

Future PlansSNMH is planning on building an outdoor relaxation corner with facilities for social interaction and activities such as barbeques.

The Enhanced Nursing Home Standards roll into effect in 2016, and SNMH has initiated a number of projects in preparation for them. Key areas include the development of clinical infrastructure, such as an Electronic Medical Registry and Medication Management System. We are also fine-tuning staff training and standard operating procedures [SOPs], to improve quality of care and also emergency preparedness in the Home.



Multi-Service CentresThe Multi-Service Centres are designed to address the growing need in the community for non-residential nursing care services for the elderly. The centres operate day-care programmes that provide a safe and interactive environment for clients to spend their time in.

Residents Statistics

SNM Multi-Service Centre (Woodlands) EEP & DDCC Clients Statistics by Race & Gender as at end March 2015


ChineseMale 21

43Female 22

MalayMale 2

2Female 0

IndianMale 2

3Female 1

OthersMale 0

0Female 0

Total: 48

SNM Multi-Service Centre (Yishun) EEP Clients Statistics by Race & Gender as at end March 2015


ChineseMale 7

13Female 6

MalayMale 1

2Female 1

IndianMale 2

2Female 0

OthersMale 0

0Female 0

Total: 17

“I enjoy every minute I spend here, in the centre. I was a bit doubtful when I first joined the programme, but now I can

say that I am very happy I did. I used to have dull days, because there was no one to talk to or engage in activities with, so

I am very grateful to all the staff who have been making my days whole. The care and respect I get from them are beyond

words and it touches my heart. The food is also excellent, especially now with the new caterers. I feel very blessed.”

Joseph Quek, 85, client of Woodlands MSC



Reaching out to youthOn 24 February, 2015, MSC Woodlands engaged students from both Evergreen Secondary and My World (Montessori) Kindergarten to put up performances for clients as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Touching base with the Community On November 22, 2014, the Sree Narayana (SN) Volunteers invited clients from MSC@ Woodlands to their Annual Shared Block Party with the residents from Blocks 6 to 9, held at the Multi-Purpose Hall at Block 6A Marsiling Drive. They were treated to a variety of games and songs, as well as a sumptuous dinner.

Activities at the MSCs

The MSCs provide a wide array of programmes and activities to keep clients both physically and mentally engaged through interaction, therapy and cognitive exercises.

Plans for the futureFrom 1 May, 2015, the MSCs will commence with the Maintenance Day Care (MDC) programme. All clients under the current Enhanced Eldercare Programme (EEP) will be transferred to the MDC programme.

The Centres hope to include more outdoor physiotherapy and game activities for the MDC clients, so as to eliminate the institutional image that the Centres currently have. This would give clients a sense of engagement and allow for their better well-being.



Welfare and Outreach ProgrammesSNMWS has in place a number of welfare and social assistance programmes aimed at providing aid and relief for needy individuals and families in the northern sector, and has endeavoured through the years to further develop and refine them.

Bursary Award

The SNM Bursary Award was set up to support students from low income families in their educational needs. Cash awards are disbursed to children from various primary and secondary schools in the northern sector, and in 2014, almost $70,000.00 was given out to more than 350 such students.

Financial & Food ReliefThe Financial Assistance & Food Relief Programme serves as a temporary relief measure for families facing challenging circumstances or considerable financial strain. SNMWS identifies and assesses families that are in need of assistance and provides them with vouchers or cash on a monthly basis.

Dementia Talk

A talk on dementia was conducted on 20 June, 2014, to educate caregivers and members of the public on the causes and consequences of the disorder. The talk, presented by Ms Lim Karen Amanda, from the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, was well received by members of the Woodlands constituency.



Painting WorksIn March 2015, SNM collaborated with Yishun Town Secondary School in a community outreach project. 42 students volunteered to paint the homes of 5 low income families in Yishun.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

SNM, in collaboration with the Nam Hong Welfare Society, provides complimentary TCM services for our residents, to help provide relief from common conditions, such as sprains and bruises, rheumatism, and muscle and joint aches. These weekly sessions commenced in October 2014, with visits to SNMH every Thursday by Dr Tan Ho Ping.

Free Medical Health Screening

In conjunction with the Care & Share Programme, SNM successfully conducted its Free Medical Health Screening on 15 November, 2014, with a total participation of about 270 people, which comprised of participants from both Yishun and Woodlands constituencies, as well as SNM staff and members. This project will be incorporated as a yearly event, as part of SNM’s growing repertoire of community outreach programmes.



Share-A-PotThe inspiration for the Share-A-Pot Programme was simple – to reach out to the seniors in the community, especially those living alone and those without a good protein diet. The programme was founded on the principles of “building bones, brawn (muscle), and brain (cognitive reserve)”. The seniors were provided with good nutrition as well as some physical exercise, in a relaxed environment that promoted social interaction. The pilot project comprised of 10 sessions, and kicked off on 14 March, 2015 at SNMH, with the support of KTPH and SN volunteers.

Future PlansA building fund project was launched with the aim of raising a sum of $10 million over a period of three to four years for a new building for SNM. The new premises would allow SNM to carry out its existing list of programmes, as well as to explore new ones, such as a free TCM clinic with physiotherapy / rehabilitation services, a senior activity corner, and legal counselling.

“Volunteering is a two-way process. Even as you give of your time and care for the elderly, it will come back to you in incalculable and unimaginable ways. The decision you make today to support with your heart and effort will have an impact on their lives.‘’

- From a volunteer at SNM, who wishes to remain anonymous


MERANTI HOME

MERANTI HOME


Ms Swapna DayanandanChairperson

Ms S Sunitha

Mr R MohanadasSecretary

Mr Kamaldin Ibrahim

Ms K S SharmilaTreasurer

Mr Shanavas VijayanMr Suraj Senan

Dr Raja Sathyvelloo

Meranti Home Management Committee (2013-2015)

MERANTI HOME


MerantiIn 2002, SNM was appointed as the Managing Agent for the Meranti Home@ Pelangi Village (MH). MH was set up to receive and provide care, shelter and rehabilitation for male mentally burnt-out destitute persons.

Meranti Home Clients Statistics by Race & Gender as at end March 2015


Chinese Male 129

Malay Male 32

Indian Male 25

Others Male 5

Total: 191

Teambuilding

In-Care ProgrammeMH has in-care programmes that focus primarily on rehabilitative training to aid clients in thedevelopment of functional skills.

These include the carrying out simple of day-to-day tasks, such as taking medication, keeping medical appointments, and maintaining personal hygiene. These would give the clients a sense of independence.

MH recently partnered with Griness Teambuilding to hold a series of drumming exercises for its residents, with the objective of promoting group activities, cooperation, and interaction. It was well received by the residents, and will continue to be a regular activity.

MERANTI HOME


Volunteers from Sai Baba Service Centre visit the Home twice a month to sponsor a vegetarian meal as well as snacks for the residents. Man Fut Tong Welfare Society also sends volunteers once a month to Meranti Home to cut the residents’ hair.

To further promote communication between residents, MH has recently renovated a room for recreational activities. The room has coffee tables and a karaoke system with several thousand songs. Other recreational activities include table soccer and air hockey, which the residents enjoy.

To facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation, MH has adopted a clubhouse Model approach to its residents’ care, to demonstrate that people suffering from mental illness can work and live productively in the community. Some of the activities proposed are cycling, fishing, dancing, and speakers’ clubs.

MH also places additional emphasis on its in-house programmes and activities to keep residents meaningfully engaged. MH has engaged the services of OneHeartBeat Percussions to conduct sessions once a week, starting in May 2015.

MISSION

MISSION


Total Membership as at end of March 2015

Life Members 425

Ordinary Members 9

Associate Members 13

Total: 447

Sree Narayana Mission

Chathayam CelebrationsEvery year, SNM celebrates the birthday of its founder, Sree Narayana Guru, over two consecutive days, in conjunction with the Malayalee festival of Onam.

The highlight of the first day’s celebrations is the cultural show. The second day starts off early with a discourse on the Guru’s philosophical and spiritual teachings, followed by a games carnival for the children, and then a traditional vegetarian lunch. The celebrations then continue with a mini concert, followed by the presentation of scholarships awards for members’ children, special service awards for staff, and finally comes to an end with the lucky draw.

Mission ActivitiesThe Guru Samadhi marks the anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru’s passing. Every year, this Samadhi is observed with a prayer and an evening serving of a simple Kanji Sadya – rice porridge, made with coconut milk, eaten with lentils and pappadam.

SNM regularly conducts cultural, social and recreational activities, such as Yoga, music, and dance classes. These activities are open to members and non-members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


Agri-Supplies Pte LtdAllalloy Dynaweld Pte LtdANNAIK LtdAquamarine Shipping Pte LtdChangi Golf ClubChettiars’ Temple SocietyChinmaya Seva CentreChurch of Our Lady star of the seaCycle & Carriage Industries Pte LtdDaimler South East Asia Pte LtdDBSBank LtdFocus Network Agencies (S) Pte LtdFook Wing Renovation Design Construction CoFulco Holdings Pte LtdGlobal Indian International School Pte LtdGP Energy (S) Pte LtdHaniffa Pte LtdHo Lee Construction Pte LtdHock Guan Cheong Builder Pte LtdHoly Innocents’ Primary SchoolHong Leong FoundationImpro Trading EnterpriseIntegra 2002 Pte LtdInternet Technology Group Pte LtdKwan Im Thong Hood Cho TempleL K Ang Construction Pte LtdLee FoundationLow Teck SoonMediaCorp Pte LtdMeinhardt (Singapore) Pte LtdMellford Pte LtdMin Ghee Auto Pte LtdMr Alan Ho Chok ChanMr Allan Soh Nam KinMr Arumugam s/o KailasamMr Bor Check LunMr Chang Meng KiatMr Chen GuodongMr Ching Chiak YongMr Damodaram Dhanasekhar Mr G Dinesh KumarMr Jack Soh Tze ChurnMr Johnny ChewMr Kalaivanan Krishnan

Mr Kolantha Veloo SarogeneiMr Komarapan NirmalaMr Krishnan MuthappanMr Kunawathyammal d/o KaliannanMr Lim Hung TseMr Lim Teow JinMr Loh Whye ChinMr Mangala ViharaMr Mohamed Sidiqu s/o A Mohamed EbrahimMr Mok Joo HockMr Nai Song KiatMr Narayanan SreenivasanMr Narayanasamy AppavooMr Natarajan KannanMr Ong Kim HockMr Ong Peng TarMr Peck Khee SongMr Poh Eng HengMr Pulak PrasadMr Ramesh s/o AlagrusamyMr Raveendran RakashMr S SathisvaranMr Samia H M El - IbiaryMr Shunmuga Sundram Naidu s/o Nallian ManyamMr Sivalingam s/o NararajahMr Sojan VarkeyMr Sugumaran DevarajaMr Tan Kim DooMr Tan Siok ThweeMr Tan Teck HuatMr Tan Thuan CherMr Tay Soi Kheng Mr Teo Eng KimMr Thio Seng PengMr Vaiyapuri DevaraMr Vaiyapuri Kamala DeviMr Veerasingam Prem KumarMr Wan Pong SengMr Wesley D’AranjoMr Wong Ngan YuetMr Yap Guan TeckMs Bavani PillaiMs L Jegathisvari

Ms Mages, Ms Kalyani, Ms NimelenMs Manimagaliammal d/o RamachandranMs Prema d/o SubroyanMs Rajesvari d/o N NagamuthuMs Shamila Gunasingham Ms Shanthi IlencheranMs Tay Poh Sim AmyMSV Systems & Services Pte LtdNew Age Technologies Pte LtdOrthopaedic Sports MedicinePAP Community FoundationPeck Brothers Construction Pte LtdProgress Galvanising Pte LtdRife Engineering Pte LtdSelatar Country ClubSerangoon Catholic Church Saint Joseph Dying Aid AssociationShenton Charitable CompanyShirdi Sai Worship Centre LtdSigma Security & HR Consultants Pte LtdSingapore Hai Di Lao Dining Pte LtdSingapore Press Holdings LimitedSingapore Sports School LtdSingapore United Estates (Pte) LtdStraits Times Co-Operative LtdSu CreditSudima International Pte LtdSunray Woodcraft Construction Pte LtdSuper Coffee Corporation LtdTampines Chinese TempleTatco Credit Pte LtdTech Metal Machines Pte LtdTechmat Synergy Pte LtdThe Estate of Late G. MarayeeThe Shaw Foundation Pte LtdThe Singapore Island Country ClubTomo-CSE Autotrim Pte LtdTong Seng Produce Pte LtdTop Pave Pte LtdUnited Overseas Bank LtdWing Tai FoundationYM Holdings Pte LtdZero Spot Laundry Service Pte Ltd

We would also like to express our gratitude to all our donors and sponsors who wish to remain anonymous for their generous contributions in cash and in-kind.

Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)Ministry of Health (MOH)

Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

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Donors and SponsorsWe would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the donors and sponsors for their generous contributions to SNM. The generosity and support of these government agencies, companies, organizations and individuals play a vital part in our mission of providing quality nursing care to our needy elderly residents, and welfare aid to our various other beneficiaries.

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Volunteers and SupportersWe would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers and schools for their precious support and assistance during these visits. We truly appreciate your dedication and effort.

SchoolsAdmiralty Secondary SchoolAhmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolAnglo Chinese School Barker Road - Tamil DivisionBowen Secondary SchoolBukit View Primary SchoolCedar Girls SchoolCHIJ St Joseph’s ConventCHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ Primary SchoolCHIJ St Nicholas Secondary SchoolChong Fu Primary SchoolChrist Church Secondary SchoolCompassvale Secondary SchoolHwa Chong InstitutionHwa Chong International Innova Primary SchoolITE AMKITE CentralJiemin Primary SchoolJurong West Primary SchoolMarsiling Primary SchoolNaval Base Primary SchoolNaval Base Secondary SchoolNorth Vista Secondary School Northland Secondary SchoolOrchid Park Secondary Peiying Primary SchoolQi Hua Primary SchoolRepublic PolySengkang Secondary SchoolSerangoon Secondary SchoolSingapore Sports SchoolSt Nicholas Primary SchoolSt Stephen’s SchoolWoodgrove Primary SchoolWoodlands Ring Secondary SchoolWoodlands Secondary SchoolYio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolYishun Junior College

Yishun Secondary SchoolYishun Town Secondary SchoolZheng Hua Primary School

Religious OrganisationsChurch of the Holy SpiritDarul Makmur MosqueGeylang East Shivan Temple Hoon San TempleJireh Bible Presbyterian ChurchSadhu Vaswani CentreSri Mariamman TempleSri Muneeswaran templeSri Ragavendra Rayar Sahaya The Singapore Buddhist LodgeThian Ann Temple

Corporate EntitiesAgilent - Keypoint TechnologiesArt of LivingBarclay BankCCK PlantationChong Hua Tong Toh Teck HweeDSO LaboratoriesFloravale NCKampong Chai Chee IAECNorth West CDC - Eye ScreeningPCF Chong Pang Sparkletots ChildcarePUB UnionSembawang Shipyard UnionStandard Chartered BankTSP (Songhe) Thomson Reuters

Community CentresAMK Zone 4 - Teck Ghee CCCi Yuan Community CentreNee Soon Central & Nee Soon South IRCCNee Soon East CC Youth ClubSembawang CCTanglin CCToa Payoh CCWEC (Chong Pang CC)Woodlands CC

Societies & HospitalsAmritheswari SocietyLife Bliss FoundationMahakaruna Buddhist SocietyMan Fut Tong Welfare SocietyNational Health Group (NHG)Seaman Organisation of SingaporeSri Sathya Sai Baba CentreTeachers’ Cooperative Society

Associations & Volunteer GroupsBlk 846 Khatib MerchantsNavagum GroupNUS Raffles Volunteer CorpRSVP SINGAPORE - The Organisation of Senior VolunteersSPF - Animal TherapySACA - Singapore After Care AssociationSarah PlayactingSembawang Air BaseSilver Ray - Ms Ellen Ray & teamSingapore Girl Guides AssociationSingapore Malayalee AssociationTai Tong White Crane Association

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Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)12 Yishun Avenue 5, Singapore 768992Phone : 67521785 Fax : 67529548Email : [email protected]

Sree Narayana Mission Home for Aged Sick12 Yishun Avenue 5 Singapore 768992Phone : 67521785 Fax : 67529548Email : [email protected]

SNM Multi-Service Centre @ Yishun12 Yishun Avenue 5 Singapore 768992Phone : 67521785 Fax : 67529548Email : [email protected]

SNM Multi-Service Centre @ Woodlands Blk 860/861, Woodlands St 83 #01-162/170, Singapore 730861Phone : 63625152 Fax : 63627605Email : [email protected]

Meranti Home @ Pelangi Village6 Buangkok Green Singapore 539751Phone : 63159147 Fax : 63159146Email : [email protected]

Our partners in community care

SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE@ YISHUN

SNM is an Approved Training Centre in Health Care (Home Care)

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