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Back to home base
At first glance, one would never expect that under 74-year-old Mdm Ong’s frail appearance lies untold stories of admirable strength and...
Jun 18, 20214 min read


From hoarded to home again
In many of the hoarding cases that Habitat for Humanity Singapore comes across, the accumulation of things in the house is usually...
May 17, 20213 min read


Restoring peace of mind at home
Mr Singh and Tinku, his 4-year-old dog and only companion. Mr Singh has requested for us to not reveal his identity. Having a home that...
Apr 14, 20213 min read


The road to recovery
“Back when I was still the boss, I was always downstairs cooking, drinking and smoking with friends. To suddenly go from that to being...
Mar 19, 20213 min read


A new home for a new chapter in life
Already into his last 6 months of serving National Service, 23-year-old Amirans knew it was now or never to finally improve his family’s...
Feb 19, 20213 min read


Strength to start over: Overcoming depression during Covid-19
Complete social isolation, loss of income and discrimination - it was this dangerous trifecta that re-triggered Mr Sani’s depression and...
Feb 4, 20213 min read


A Thread of Hope: Comfort in times of isolation
This is Uncle Ong, a #projecthomeworks home partner and recipient of our very first completed Agape Blanket. The blankets were...
Dec 10, 20203 min read


IN PHOTOS: The Itch Scale
Did you know that Project HomeWorks cases with pest infestations are rated on a severity scale of 1 to 10? Can you place this case on the...
Nov 19, 20202 min read


From homelessness to soon-to-be homeowners
“I have a 16 year old son and a 75 years old mum. If I don’t stand back up, who is going to stand up for us.” This is Chantel's story.
Oct 22, 20203 min read


Making home safe again for family visits
When the bed bug infestation started, it scared away alot of Mdm Josephine’s other nieces, nephews and relatives from visiting often.
Sep 4, 20203 min read


Removing barriers to social support
We helped Mdm Rokiah eliminate the bed bug infestation in her home that had been a barrier to receiving additional social support services.
Sep 4, 20202 min read


Regaining control for this independent woman
We help fiercely independent Mdm Lim regain control of her home.
Jul 14, 20202 min read


The (he)art of de-cluttering
The process of change cannot start without the fundamental influence of understanding and trust.
Jul 14, 20204 min read


The Insidious Enemy: Why bed bugs are our toughest war
An in-depth look at the perennial bed bug problem plaguing many vulnerable Singaporeans, with personal testimonies from our homeowners.
Jun 22, 20204 min read


From hurdle to haven: Home as a refuge in times of crisis
Project HomeWorks help vulnerable families like Mdm Odah break free from an unhealthy home environment during this circuit breaker period.
May 22, 20203 min read


The power of community: Rallying behind the Ho brothers
It started with a fall, but Uncle Ho's unfortunate accident unwittingly became the catalyst that rallied a community of support.
Apr 16, 20204 min read


Winning the 83-year war on bed bugs
At a time when the whole world is keeping safe by staying home, Uncle Chong's only refuge was his bed bug-infested rental flat.
Apr 7, 20202 min read


Making room for good luck this Lunar New Year
Getting the stamp of approval from Uncle Png meant so much more, coming more someone who is still very much the 'Superman' of his family.
Jan 22, 20203 min read


From rubble to restoration: Rebuilding the Chaulagain family's future in Nepal
Four years on, the Chaulagain family in Nepal are finally rebuilding their lives after the devastating 2015 earthquake that destroyed their
Nov 27, 20194 min read


Bed bug-free Home Rekindles Hope for an Elderly Couple
Mdm Pallayah and her husband had been battling a bed bug-infestation in their home for months. As a former interior designer, it was Mdm Pal
Nov 18, 20192 min read
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