The Centre For Seniors (CFS) is a non-profit voluntary welfare organisation established in July 2006. Its vision is to have a Singapore in which seniors enjoy their rightful place in the family, community and society. This stems from the fundamental belief in the intrinsic worth of every senior, regardless of gender, education or social economic background. Older persons are as valuable as any other age groups and they possess experience, knowledge and skills which can be harnessed for the benefit of society. The mission of CFS is to promote the total well-being of seniors in the community by advocating positive attitudes ageing through fostering an inclusive, active ageing culture in Singapore. Senior Mentors @ Work
The Famili Club Project
The National Library Board's mission is to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of Public Libraries. NLB’s innovative use of technology and collaboration with strategic partners ensures that library users have access to a rich array of information services and resources that are convenient, accessible and relevant. More information on NLB can be found on www.nlb.gov.sg With My Grandpa and Grandma Initiative As custodians of family and societal values, grandparents play a pivotal role in shaping the values and identity of a nation. Since 2006, the National Library Board (NLB) has embarked on Letters from Grandma and Grandpa and To My Grandpa/Grandma to foster intergenerational bonds, strengthen ties, and enhance understanding and appreciation among generations. To promote lifelong learning for seniors, NLB also has an Advisory Panel for Seniors that has played an important role in these initiatives. Following the first two initiatives, With My Grandpa and Grandma provides an online space where grandparents, grandchildren and their families can create and share stories, anecdotes and learning insights. Designed to accommodate the four official languages, audio and visual formats, the portal presents an opportunity to bring generations together to communicate, connect, and share, whether they are in Singapore or overseas. These personal stories of Singaporean grandparents and their families have a social and emotional impact on future generations and can become a powerful knowledge capital of a nation. This shared legacy will encapsulate the values and heritage of Singapore's identity and “heartware”.
Hand Me Down & The Great Cook-off
WINGS is a non-profit education centre especially for women aged 40 and older. We aim to improve women’s health, wealth and happiness to help them age actively. WINGS is a registered charity, society and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC). The Bond Project This project consists of three parts: The Bond Workbook, The Bond Workshop and The Bond Exhibition 1) The Bond Workbook is a full-colour 48-page hardcover workbook that provides a framework for grandparents and grandchildren to work together to record their thoughts, feelings, and interesting facts about their family, heritage, and legacy. 2) Complementing the workbook is a series of The Bond Workshops held during school holidays in March, June, September, November and December 2010. Grandparents and their grandchildren have the opportunity to participate in the hour-long workshops to learn more about each other through games and exercises. Each workbook comes with a free workshop for a grandparent-grandchild pair.
Established in 1902, YMCA of Singapore is a Christian organisation with worldwide affliations. It seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through wholesome programmes to develop body, mind and spirit, which are based on Christian principles. YMCA was conferred the 2008 Outstanding Non-Profit Organisation Award by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre on 13 November 2008. Adventures in the Great Outdoors 1. Y Treks 2. BikeYworks
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The Famili Club is an innovative neighbourhood club offering fitness, fun and games for the entire family at very affordable prices. Members can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities that are designed to foster intergeneration bonding and promote exercise. Family members exercise together indoors in a social environment using fitness equipment suitable for all ages. Trainers are available to help them achieve their fitness goals with safe and gentle exercises on indoor rowers, Wii Games and a circuit training system. Members come dressed as they are, without the need to change into sporting attire, for maximum convenience. Fun and exciting outdoor games are also organised for members to bond with their family and neighbors. All activities involve some form of exercise to promote fitness. Although members can enjoy the activities on their own, reward points are given to those who participate with family. Members are encouraged to volunteer as game masters and grandparents are encouraged to become the leader of “Team Family Fitness”.
An inaugural project for the Hand Me Down arm of Virginia Langley is The Great Cook-Off, a food event dedicated to bonding family members. 
On 8 March 2010, Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS) launched an intergenerational project called “The Bond” with support from the Council for Third Age and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports. 
The inaugural YMCA Intergenerational Bonding Series seeks to enhance interaction and understanding between young and old through Outdoor Adventure. Our project is entitled “Adventures in the Great Outdoors”, and consists of a series of treks and mountain bike workshops, and expeditions locally and overseas, to benefit a target group of 500 people comprising at least 200 seniors aged 40 and above. 
