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A Silent Struggle with Bedbugs
Mr Sim had been quietly battling a severe bedbug infestation in his home, a one-room rental flat which he shares with his brother....
Oct 29, 20241 min read


The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it
It’s 9:30am on a Saturday morning, and our team had just arrived to put the finishing touches to our last Project HomeWorks session for...
Feb 13, 20232 min read


Uplift and Empower
We met our very own self-proclaimed “celebrity” homeowner, 56-year-old Mr Goh, last month. To which we say: If Mr Goh has a million fans,...
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Kindness which knows no bounds
“We need to understand each other. Then the world will be a better place.” This is 81-year-old Uncle Mottalib’s life motto, and it truly...
Aug 11, 20222 min read


How Uncle Sim taught us to laugh in the storm
We knew 80-year-old Uncle Sim would be a ball of fun the moment he welcomed the team by mechanically waving and calling himself a...
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Life through the eyes of our homeowners
“For life is made up of the moments that make it worthwhile, and the people who fill it with love.” It’s easy to get caught up in the...
Jun 24, 20224 min read


The power of your dollar: Project HomeWorks
Do you know just how much power your dollar holds? It is the engine which keeps us going – and grants us the capability to be even...
Mar 25, 20224 min read


International Women’s Day, the Habitat way
On 8 March 2022, Wednesday, we partnered with corporate supporter P&G to commemorate International Women’s Day the best way we knew how –...
Mar 10, 20223 min read


The strength of one woman's fire
“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her...
Mar 8, 20223 min read


Restoring Homes, Restoring Hope
Project HomeWorks isn’t just about restoring the condition of a home. Behind every home, there is a precious homeowner who is looking for...
Feb 10, 20223 min read


The family ties that bind
How do we even begin to describe the Koh family? The family of five, who live together in a 2-bedroom HDB flat, consist of the Koh...
Dec 14, 20213 min read


Supporter Spotlight: Mani Avvaru
In commemoration of International Volunteer Day, we are excited to share with you the inspiring stories of some of our Habitat volunteers...
Dec 7, 20212 min read


Supporter Spotlight: Ng Wei
In commemoration of International Volunteer Day (5 Dec), we are excited to share with you inspiring stories of our Habitat volunteers!...
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Love and Loss
If you had lost something or someone you loved, would you have the strength to carry on smiling? 62-year-old Mr Lim certainly has the...
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Thriving at home
When we first met 79-year-old Mdm Tay, it was apparent that she is someone who wears her heart on her sleeve. We saw it in her open...
Oct 8, 20213 min read


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


Corporates Give Back: Dollar Delta X Advisors' Clique
If there was one word to describe Mdm Noorasimah, it would be “survivor”. The 45-year-old has been the sole caregiver to her 4 sons...
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
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