Executive Director's December 2007 Update

Blessed Christmas Greetings to All Friends, Supporters & Donors of Teen Challenge!

'Tis the Reason...for the Season!

As we were heading up to Johor Bahru for our annual Staff Planning Retreat in late November, it dawned on some of the TC Staff - how quickly the year 2007 seemed to have gone by. We hardly noticed it but...Christmas is upon us and we need to plan and envision for 2008 and beyond! As Teen Challenge enters 2008, she also enters her 32nd year of service and ministry in Singapore. We thank God for the "Reason for the Season" and that is the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and the message of Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man! We thank God for the 7 Pillars of the Vision of Teen Challenge that we discussed during the Planning Retreat and we will share this will you in the first quarter of 2008. Look out for our new-look website which we plan to launch early 2008 through which we will update you about the Events for 2008. We also look forward for the Official Re-opening and Dedication of TC DARE Centre in the second quarter of 2008. In the meantime, enjoy the holidays and have a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

What's happening with TC Enterprises...

In July 2007, our TC Kopitiam was finally sold to another social enterprise operator, closing 3 years of venturing into the social enterprise arena. It was a good experience with many valuable lessons learned along the way. TC Media went into "cold storage" for the past few months as we found ourselves short of workers to carry on the business. We are now in the process of developing a partnership with a printing company which is willing to take on our beneficiaries as apprentices. This will enable our beneficiaries to learn the trade from experienced professionals as well as learn from 'ground up!' Look out for more information. TC Movers continues to serve the churches and the community with our moving and painting services. Check out our services by "clicking" on the lavender tab on the right. We look forward to your continued support of our TC Movers which will be partnering with the Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) to introduce the first ever "Mover Certification Course" in January 2008. If you are interested in this course, kindly call Peter at 64880338 for more information. Teen Challenge remains committed to find creative and innovative ways to develop social enterprise for our beneficiaries!

...and TC DARE Centre...

We currently have about 18 residents in the Centre and will be expecting to start full operations from January 2008. TC DARE Centre is a Residential Home for males who are 16 years old and above. For information on the programmes offered and referral details call Mark Vera at 67938816. The final inspection and approval of the Additions and Alterations work is finally over and we look forward to optaining the TOP from the Building Control Authority. Once the TOP is obtained, the Admin block will be ready for gradual occupancy and the shifting in will be done in stages. Much effort will be put in to add to the aesthetic and ambience of the Centre. Facilities such as the Chapel, Toilets, Dining Hall and Kitchen areas will have to be looked into with greater detail so as to meet regulation standards. If you would like to help practically or financially or with your expertise, please call me directly @ 64880335 or email ed@teenchallenge.org.sg

...and TC Youth Axis - "The Pit Stop" speaks of rest, repairs, realignment and recharge. This is to be a place where life skills are taught and imparted, mindsets challenged and changed, emotions healed, the soul recharged and lives realigned...

TC Youth Axis continues to develop greater dynamism in innovative youth outreach.In November, The Tease Fix Production presented our first public performance for 2 evenings at The Substation with an original play "Angel from Heaven." It was well received and had a full house on both evenings. Our Counselling Clinic serves teens and families in crisis and who need to sort out issues in interpersonal relationships, emotional and psychological management. It is our prayer that teens and youth, together with their parents will find the help and hope they need through their contact with TC Youth Axis..To know more about the Streetwise Programme and our other services and referral details, call TCYA @ 64470152.

Help Us Help Them

Teen Challenge (Singapore) is a registered charity and an Institution of Public Character and thus seeks to raise funds to operate programmes and services that meet the needs of Teens, Youths, and Adult Offenders. If you would like to support our monthly operating costs, kindly send your cheque addressed to:

“Teen Challenge (Singapore)” 76, Playfair Road #07-05 LHK2 Building Singapore 376996.

All donations to Teen Challenge (Singapore) will receive double tax-deduction.

For more information on our upcoming fund raising events, please call Peter @ 64880335 or email info@teenchallenge.org.sg

Alternatively, if you wish to sign up for a monthly GIRO contribution, please see the information below. Thank you from all of us in Teen Challenge (Singapore)

An Encouragement

Romans 12: 9-13 "9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." - New International Version

Yours sincerely,
Rev. Sam Kuna
Executive Director
Teen Challenge (Singapore)

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

Be a sponsor

•	Teen Challenge is a registered charity and an Institution of Public Character and operates as a non-profit voluntary welfare organization. As such, our monthly expenses of running our programmes are met through the generosity of donors like churches, individuals, companies, and corporations. Annual fund raising events like TC Flag Day, TC Charity Golf, TC Annual Magazine, & others are organised to help cover all our operating costs.We also operate Social Enterprise Projects like the TC MOvers with Partners and Sponsors to employ our beneficiaries as well as develop a self-help approach towards fund raising.
•	It is not how much you can give but how much you want to help and be a part of touching and changing lives. We welcome donations-in-kind like food, furniture, equipment, and finances to help with the operating costs or you could consider signing up on our Give 5 Programme.
•	You can also email us for more information. Please include your name, address, contact numbers and email in your correspondence.

Kindly make your cheques payable to 'Teen Challenge (Singapore)'. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Please send your cheques to: Teen Challenge (Singapore) 76, Playfair Road #07-05 LHK2 Singapore 357996. For enquiries, please call TCHQ @ (65) 6793 7933

Give '5' GIRO Donor Programme also known as G.A.P. (GIRO Assistance Programme)

We launched the Give '5' GIRO Donor Programme in February 2001. We appeal to concerned individuals like you who would like to make a monthly contribution of at least $5 a month through the GIRO Assistance Programme. Your simple contribution can help us feed, provide housing and services to over 150 beneficiaries and another 400 inmates through our Outreach Programmes! Our target is to raise 600 GIRO Donors. If you need more details, you can email your particulars to us, or you can print out our GIRO Form (PDF) and fax it to us at (65) 6793 7457.

Sign up as a Volunteer

If you are available and would like to spend your time for a good cause, sign up with us now! Volunteers can be assigned at any of our Centres or in our Outreach Programmes in the Prisons or Drug Rehabilitation Centres. Once we get your registration, you will be enrolled into our on-call list and we shall get in touch with you shortly for details. Please email us!

* All volunteers will be required to go through a brief orientation and training.

Prayer Partners

We need people to partner with us in prayer. Please pray that we will have more than enough funds each month to cover the operating cost of our Centres. Please pray for the leaders and staff as we face the unpredictable challenges daily. Prayer support and encouragements are appreciated during the changes and developments that will be taking place in 2007 For other prayer request, call the TC Headquarters (65) 6793 7933.