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Reflections 25/3/2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Last Tuesday, we went to Clementi Residents’ Committee to share with them about our plan to have a ‘toy drive’ at Clementi. I have learnt quite a lot from that trip there. The people we met were quite interested in our project, that is the kind of feeling I get from them, and I can tell that they really are supportive of helping those who are in need, in this case, those children who lack a proper and happy childhood and thus it was quite heartwarming for me. However, it was also quite seeable that they hoped that the toys that were collected would be helping the people in Clementi. This is not wrong as being the leaders of the Clementi RC, they should see that the welfare of the people in that area is being taken care of, and therefore of course they would want to have some benefits so as to help the community in all.

Our plans were quite ok but during the discussion with them many more ideas were generated. Such as to sustain the project, we might want to look at the long term effects instead of the short term effects. For example, we can set up a collection and distribution centre at Clementi as currently the only centre in the west is at Commonwealth, so it would be good to have a collection centre in the town itself and it would be a long term collaboration with Clementi RC as well as Food From The Heart. I personally feel that this is a good idea as it would allow sustainability of the project as well as improved the community on the whole. From the information of the RC, they also said that there are a number of people in Clementi who may be facing financial difficulties to have three proper meals a day so if we are able to have a centre at that area it would benefit those people a lot. Furthermore, the RC also seemed very supportive of this idea.

Our toy drive was sort of confirmed to be in the June holidays and it would be held for most likely two days at least and notice is to be given a few weeks in advance so that the residents would be able to know and understand who they are actually donating their toys to. It would also allow them to know that there are ways to help the poor and also educate them on the severity of the situation of poverty in Singapore. Therefore, all in all, I think that the meeting with the RC has opened my eyes regarding the issues pertaining to the generation of ideas as well as the planning of an event of exhibition.

Aaron
There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.

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