New Life Stories

May the blessings of Good Friday fill the hearts of those who celebrate with peace and love.

We are thankful to be signing a new long term partnership with Rotary Club of Singapore. This partnership kicked off with our families joining them at their recently held Hari Raya celebration at Singapore Flyer. They were able to set up booths and sell their products to raise funds as well as enjoy a stunning performance by students from PPI Singapura. A special thank you to Raj Kumar for reaching out and bringing this partnership to life and Rotary Club President, Tom Wolf for your support to our cause. We look forward to more fruitful collaborations and sparking more positivity in our community and beyond together.

For every cultural holiday, New Life Stories organizes a staff bonding event with lots of food and fun (also competitive!) games. We celebrated Hari Raya at our office with everyone dressing up, playing games, learning traditional Malay dance, and feasting on delicious Raya food! Eid would not be complete without gathering together and we are thankful to be able to celebrate #diversity and #culture here at New Life Stories 💛 Saleemah Ismail Nadia Nurifa Nasyitah Shahril Arshad Supa'atCynthia Koe Juline Teng Hanna Dianah Marlinah Omar Marilyn Heng Theresa Ambrose Radiant Chua Puteri Marisa

Strengthening Support for Post-Incarcerated Fathers: A Collaborative Roundtable Discussion. This morning, at the heart of The Foundry, four non-profit organizations—BapaHebat SG, New Life Stories, Tasek Academy and Social Services, and Fitrah—came together for a critical roundtable discussion. Facilitated by Dr. Shamsuri Juhari of Nusantara Connect, the session focused on a vital research initiative aimed at improving reintegration support for post-incarcerated fathers. The discussion revolved around key expected outcomes, including gaining a deeper understanding of resilience mechanisms, identifying gaps in existing support structures, and developing community-driven recommendations. Participants also explored quantitative insights into support effectiveness and strategized on an actionable framework to enhance community-based reintegration programs. This collaborative effort marks an important step in strengthening the ecosystem of support for fathers striving to rebuild their lives and reconnect with their families. By pooling expertise and resources, these organizations reaffirmed their commitment to driving meaningful change and fostering stronger, more resilient communities. #BapaHebatSG #EmpoweringFathers #StrongerFamilies

As Ramadan comes to an end and we welcome a joyous Eid-al-Fitr, we want to celebrate gratitude and togetherness with one another. May this special day bring happiness, peace and abundance into the homes of those who celebrate. Also, let us continue to embrace a spirit of giving and be a blessing to someone else today by donating at https://lnkd.in/g-5vPqZp to support the families of incarcerated parents. #selamathariraya #eidalfltr #donations #donate #fundraise

Did you know that our leadership team as well as in-house team members consists of 95% women? From our frontline staff to our leadership, we are proud to have a majority-women team who are the backbone of New Life Stories and drive our mission by supporting incarcerated mothers and fathers, empowering their children and breaking cycles of disadvantage. Every mother deserves the chance to rebuild, every child deserves love, and every family deserves hope. This International Women's Day, let’s #accelerateaction together by breaking barriers, rewriting narratives and ensuring no one is left behind. #NewLifeStories #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction

May the generosity of this sacred month bring you and our family abundant blessings, peace and togetherness. From all of us at New Life Stories, Ramadan Mubarak!

We're very grateful to be a part of the Collective for a Stronger Society (CSS), and for the amazing partnerships with Community Foundation of Singapore and Community Chest Singapore who work tirelessly to connect non-profits like ours with donors and organisations who seek to make a real impact on the community. With this exciting announcement, each donation to CSS will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact for our families who will be receiving support through our Family Strengthening Programme. We look forward to what 2025 brings us, and the support we can provide each and every one of our families. #NewLifeStories #SGBudget2025 #SG60

Throughout the nine-month National Young Leaders Fellowship (NYLF) journey, one of the most anticipatory moments for our Fellows is meeting and speaking to our hand-picked list of esteemed and relatable local leaders who have successfully created tangible impact in their communities. Weren't there to catch the golden nuggets of wisdom from last year? 🎥 Watch this clip to hear what Saleemah Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of New Life Stories, had to advise our 2024 Fellows on when it comes to staying steadfast and positive in the face of inevitable challenges and storms throughout this bumpy but worthwhile journey. 👉 Know a youth who would benefit from this? Tell them to apply today at bit.ly/nylf-2025-apply 📬 Have questions about this programme? DM us! Applications close on Friday, 14 March 2025, but we encourage all interested applicants to submit their interest as soon as possible.

At New Life Stories, family is at the heart of everything we do. And this Chinese New Year, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by bringing our families together to ring in the new year with good food and good company. On 8th February, we hosted our NLS Family Carnival 2025 and we were deeply honored to have Mdm Halimah Yacob as our Guest-of-Honour, a leader who has long championed second chances and the power of family. From tossing wishes of prosperity into the Year of the Snake and the toys-tossing Lion Dance, the excitement and energy that day was truly infectious. But what made it truly special was how Mdm Halimah took the time to personally chat with each of our families and individual children. She listened to their personal stories, shared words of encouragement, and reminded us why our mission matters. Her presence reminded me that when we uplift families, we strengthen entire communities because every parent deserves support, and every child deserves a fair start to their lives. As we continue celebrating our 10th anniversary, this event was a beautiful reminder of how far we’ve come. Not just as an organization, but as a family of individuals who uplift other families. To our families, befriender volunteers and partner, ST Logistics, — thank you for being part of this Family Day celebration. Wishing everyone a prosperous and meaningful Year of the Snake! 🐍