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Lions Befrienders

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What does Lions Befrienders do?

Lions Befrienders (LB) - Connecting Seniors, Enriching Lives Established in 1995, Lions Befrienders has over 25 years of experience in befriending and caring for seniors. They strive to address the varied needs of more than 20,000 seniors through a senior-centric approach in their eldercare services. With the support of over 1,000 volunteers, they actively engage more than 6,000 at-risk seniors through LB's Befriending and Community Outreach services. They also operate 10 Senior Activity Centres, 3 Cluster Support, Senior Group Homes, and Home Personal Care services under their Community Outreach arm. For more information or to sign up for recurring donations, visit www.lionsbefrienders.org.sg.

Founded

1997

People

liang teng soon henry, quek swee keow, yap seok cheng, yuen wai yin serena sarah, lim hean tee, ong lai kuan jennifer, goh boo han, goh eau toh gareth @ goh eutek, tay khin sian, loh yoon fatt

Causes

Health & Wellness

Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 1997
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Enhancing quality of life for senior citizens by providing them with companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to help them age healthily at home.
  • Promoting social inclusion among seniors who may be socially isolated or marginalized, thereby reducing loneliness and depression.
  • Empowering seniors to lead active, independent lives by offering a range of community-based services such as senior activity centers, cluster support programs, home personal care, and more.
  • Providing holistic eldercare services that address the varied needs of over 20,000 seniors in Singapore, with an emphasis on preventive measures to maintain healthy living.
  • Encouraging community participation among seniors by organizing various activities and events at senior activity centers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.

Donation Income

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Program Expense Ratio

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