Corporate Responsibility
As part of our continuous efforts in community development and charity work, Novena contributed approximately $150, 000 in cash and kind to various charity organisations in FY2004.
2004
February 2004
Lunar New Year Celebration with Samsui Women
As a tribute to the contributions made by the "Samsui Women" during the early days of Singapore and spreading the joy and cheer of the festive season, the Group sponsored a dinner event and Hong Bao (red packet) giveaway to each and everyone, amounting to $6000.
Lunar New Year Celebrating with Senior Citizens
As a joint effort with Boon Lay Citizens' Consultative Committee to bring joy and cheer of the Lunar New Year, a lunch buffet was organized for 250 senior citizens. Contributions from Novena, in the form of a pillow and Hong Bao (red packet) for each and everyone, amounted to $8200.
Care for Disadvantaged Children
$5000 was contributed to Singapore National Olympic Council for organising an Art Exhibition and tickets to watch the movie, "The Cat in the Hat" for children from homes and special schools.
March 2004
Community Chest
During the Police Week 2004 fund raising event, 3 of our staff participated in the Charity Adventure to support the cause and contributed $8888 to the Community Chest in aid of its welfare groups.
April 2004
"After School"
In the light of bringing joy to the children from special schools and homes, the Group organized a $2000 movie outing for 220 children to watch "After School". These children come from Chen Su Lan Home, Katong Special School, YJC Interactors, Clementi Family Service Centre, Jervois Special School, St Anthony's Cannosian and Ling Kwang Youth Centre.
Lions Club of Singapore Royal
The Group made a contribution of $3000 to the Lions Club of Singapore Royal as part of its fund raising drive to help senior citizens with financial problems.
May 2004
Mother's Day
Love tributes to mothers with 2000 pillows and 1500 carnation flowers amounting to $26000 were distributed at Boon Lay CC, Radin Mas Community Club and selected Novena outlets.
Extending our love tributes to patients from the Kidney Dialysis Foundation and the senior citizens from various old folks' homes, the Group contributed free tickets to "Chinese Classics", a concert at The Esplanade featuring old time local and overseas artistes. The Group sponsored $5500 worth of tickets.
June 2004
"Comedy 4 U"
"Comedy 4 U" performed by local artists and guest starring Mr William Hung, the infamous American Idol hopeful, was organized to raise funds for the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF). Novena was the main sponsor in this event and supported $30000.
Basketball Association of Singapore
$10000 was contributed to the Basketball Association of Singapore for the Fund Raising Dinner to promote basketball as a national sport for all Singaporeans.
July 2004
Singapore Heart Foundation
$10000 was contributed to organising the "Fei Yu Qing Charity Concert 2004" in support of the Singapore Heart Foundation's fund raising event.
Hearts in Harmony – 50 Hours of Music Making
Organised by the Singapore Police Force, a 50 hour marathon concert, "Hearts in Harmony" at the Orchard Green was held as part of the President's Challenge 2004 to raise funds for the Community Chest, Rainbow Centre, the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped, the Singapore Association for the Deaf and the Singapore Action Group of Elders Counselling Centre. The Group contributed $20000 to this event.
President's Challenge zPop Concert
Organised by Lianhe Zaobao, the largest outdoor Chinese pop performance in Singapore held at the Padang aimed to raise funds for the President's Challenge 2004 benefiting 45 charitable organisations appointed by President S R Nathan. The Group contributed $20000 to this event.