Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore. Donated books will be shelved according to the call numbers. Want to know why you should donate blood or which blood type is currently needed now. It is a truly meaningful gift that will contribute immeasurably to the education and training of medical students and ultimately benefit thousands of singaporean patients. You can also support us by donating preloved items or new items to any one of our donation in kind booths listed below. The best way to sell or donate a large number of old books is obviously by lending it to the needy sections of the society. Three computers to search for materials in irc and nus libraries. It allows you to collaborate, communicate, store and share documents, media and files with your students and fellow educators. Have you been thinking about donating some of your clothes, household goods, toys and books to somebody more in need. You can also edit your personal details and view a timeline of your lifesaving donation history, and view the awards you have received on your timeline for saving and improving lives. Donation sshsph helpastudent fund donors help us build bursaries, scholarships as well as funds earmarked for other areas of financial aid for enabling talented, deserving undergraduates and postgraduates, based on merit and financial need, in their pursuit of public health knowledge and efforts to better serve. From today onwards, look out for these book donation boxes at all nus libraries.
All gifts are accepted based on the understanding that irc reserves the right to determine their retention or rejection. Alternatively, type the title of the textbook on the search bar. In todays world, the biggest obstacle to literacy is the scarcity of books. The childrens book bank depends on donations of new and gentlyused childrens books from the community to support all of our programming both at our berkeley storefront and across toronto. If you have books to donate for the online variety book fair we would love to hear from you. All donations of clothing and household items in good condition are. Drop in at any one of their stores at margaret drive, woodlands ring road, lorong napiri. Will that be sufficient to support our nation in peacetime and emergencies as our population ages and the pool of eligible donors decrease. Fill in the form on their website on the details of your book drop. Reduce your waiting time by booking an appointment. The book donation drive began in july and ended in early september. An annual textbook donation drive that happens end of the year novdec, accepting.
No matter how you want to give, were your goto place. Where can one sell or donate used books in singapore. Nus law student support fund your gift to this fund will support nus law students through bursaries, scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid, enabling them to develop to their full potential regardless of financial background. Hsa partners with src to drive awareness of blood donation and to recruit donors. We encouraged children enrolled with us to get their friends along so that the books could reachout to the maximum audience. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Fiji book drive ltd is a registered australian charity and all monetary donations from australian taxpayers are fully tax deductible. Donation drives singapore dress for success singapore. Alternatively, you may do a direct walkin to any of the blood banks or open community drives. Book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore posted on november 8. A book mela was organised by the books collected from the book donation drive done in october across delhi colleges. Other than the web version, you will be able to download microsoft office 365 proplus application on up. Other linux distributions are expected to follow similar procedures.
Pay a quick visit to the nus coop after a lecture or during lunch to check out our wide range of books that come with special discounts for all members. Donate your books and share the knowledge variety the. You may search for the relevant level and subject from the category located on the left. Regini lee national university of singapore singapore. National university of singapore md10, 4 medical drive, singapore 117594. We work with schools, religious groups, libraries and nonprofit organizations across southern california. Northwestern university libraries no longer accept most donations of books. Compiled by gretchen walsh and the book famine task force of the african studies association asa 1992. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. Books stationery donation drive delhincr home facebook. A levels does anyone else feel, or rather, know theyre.
A researchintensive university with an entrepreneurial dimension, nus is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. Update march 2019 we are closed for clothing donations until further notice most of the apparel we provide to our clients comes to us from other women in the community, and hosting a donation drive is a great way to support dress for success singapore. From 25 apr to 8 aug, were collecting used books to sell, and. Members of the public who are exemployees or alumni of nus or its affiliates and constituent institutions may apply for ordinary membership. Book donations are suspended due to covid19, however, you may still purchase books online. Nus law student, xie xiaoyun, launched a book donation drive on campus in cooperation with the nus national police cadet corps to collect more than 500 books within four days and delivered them to northlight school on childrens day. Please check their opening hours below or call 6220 0183 for more infomation. Check out our book donation drive here and win an exclusive flair when you donate your books. North east community development council starts second. When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific. At the end of every semester, nus libraries collect used textbooks and books of any subject, genre, and topic. Nus students staff are required to be on the nus campus network before the booking of library facilities can be done. Books donated to variety will be sold through our trade me online book fair. With that motivation, drops of life began in 2016 an annual blood donation drive by lovesingapore held over the good friday and easter period.
Where to donate used furniture, clothes, toys and books. Staff members are invited to apply for ordinary membership. By continuing to use this application which is governed by the nus acceptable use policy, you represent that you are an authorized user. Department of orthopaedic surgery, national university of. Check gifts and donation policy and procedure for steps to take when donating books. Ntuc fairprice fairprice has just launched its 35th annual shareatextbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their preloved textbooks.
We have 23 fixed blood donation centres and 50 mobile blood collection teams running about 23,000 blood collection sessions a year in communities across england. Nov 14, 20 ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used textbooks. Going home or overseas for long periods during the holiday. For information on booking of the facilities, including terms and conditions, please refer to the respective pages below. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Proceeds will go to the annual giving bursary for nus students with financial need. Browse click on the browse tab to start looking for your desired textbook. Our constant challenge is to attract enough donors at the right time and from the right blood groups to match the needs of hospital. Directory of book donation programs university at albany. We accept books of all types in good condition and donation boxes will be placed near the entrances of all nus libraries.
Passing on your gently used goods to charity is a great way to improve the lives of others while minimising waste. First donation of textbooks at the book drop at fairprice xpress by from right mr seah kian peng, ceo of ntuc fairprice. Schools, workplace and community groups collect thousands of books all year long through book drives to donate to the childrens book bank. We will be having a book donation drive as per previous years beginning on 23 may 2012. To donate, apart from the places listed here give away your unwanted stuff, 1. To this need, we will be having a book donation drive to collect gently used books from the nus community. Jan 29, 2018 with regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link. This book writes about an experience that i have never, and probably will never experience in my life. North east community development council starts secondhand. Book donation drive in mumbai mumbai news times of india. Uni book effort is a nonprofit corporation founded in response to a need for books in developing countries. In view of our ageing population, global terrorism and threat of new and existing diseases, lovesingapore, a n. Nus university of singapore is ranked consistently as one of the worlds top universities. Nov 20, 2019 check gifts and donation policy and procedure for steps to take when donating books.
Collaborated with the revolving library to organize a book donation drive for the first time in catholic high school aiming to bridge the gap between privileged school members who have excess reading materials and underprivileged individuals in the community. Its main source of books is discarded materials from public schools, universities and public libraries. Dec 23, 2014 in southern california, american book drive fundraising for nonprofits like the spca, schools, and libraries has a book pickup service or drop off locations. First donation of textbooks at the book drop at fairprice xpress by from right. All proceeds from the sale will be channeled to the needy students. Where to donate your preloved toys, books, clothes and home furniture in singapore. Request select the book s that you require, and click request. Nov 08, 2014 book donation drive to help lowincome families singapore. As expands, additional campus book drives will soon be added. The singapore chapter of room to read hosts book swaps from. With regards to selling your books, you may want to refer to this link.
Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used textbooks. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. The renaissance donation centres are open seven days a week and offer citizens with items they no longer need, a place where they can be donated and reused in an ecological and responsible manner. Bhutan chapter book giving initiative for remote primary. Feb 15, 2018 microsoft office 365 is a cloud based suite of office application that is available for all nus students and staff. Ntuc, nus maths tuition, smu maths tuition, textbooks. Where would be a good place to sell 2nd hand books in singapore. Thank you for your very generous support to help women in need dress for success. Our social enterprise arm, red shield industries, processes the donated items and retails those that are in good condition at our family stores located across singapore.
Its new2u thrift shop is a favourite amongst hipsters and vintageloving bargain hunters the store is a treasure trove of hidden gems like past season designer goods or preloved statement pieces. Every year, many students need financial aid to help make ends meet. Our campaigns salvage tens of thousands of books from going unused or dumped into landfills every year. Churches in the lovesingapore network continue to support the national blood programme by organising regular blood drives and influencing family, friends. We offer the most extensive selection of academic programmes in singapore, collaborating with leading universities worldwide to provide our students with diverse opportunities for overseas exposure. Ntuc fairprice launches its annual donation drive for used. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick.
Donation make a difference by giving back to society. To celebrate the 60th birth anniversary of the fourth druk gyalpo, the year 2015 was marked as the national reading year in bhutan. Donate english or chinese books fiction and nonfiction. Items will be sold at a heavily discounted rate the following semester and fund the book prize for nus students who need financial aid to purchase school books. We offer the most extensive college degree courses in singapore. Singapore the north east community development council cdc has started a donation drive to collect 20,000 secondhand books read more at. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. An attendant welcomes you with a smile and is there to help unload your vehicle. Nus undergraduates or graduate students are welcome to apply for associate membership which is valid only during term of study. The flagship beach cleanup on 23 june 2019 and the ongoing sgexams cares book drive are testaments to the impact we can create when we come together as a. Books will be prices at the librarys discretion proceeds from sale will be given to nus annual giving bursary.
Register to be a blood donor, give blood and save lives. The nus press ecommerce site is hosted by shopify inc. Teck chuan currently researches on medical professionalism and ethics, with focus on issues pertaining to organ donation and care of migrant workers. If you live in the uk, oxfam will take your donated books, including fiction and crime, art and history, childrens, academic texts, cookbooks and travel. You will also get an option to receive instant alerts or information updates from us. In the meantime, yosef adds, if youre near chicago or in the nynj regions, well even pick up your books. Jan 28, 2019 donation make a difference by giving back to society.
Since its inception in 1952, the department of orthopaedic surgery has played a crucial role in education, research and clinical service. Making a donation we thank you for considering a bequest of your mortal remains to the school. We thank you for considering a bequest of your mortal remains to the school. The singapore council of womens organisations swco is the national coordinating body of womens organisations in singapore. Universal book effort uni book effort 5620 williams lake road deming, wa 98244 phone. A twoweeklong book donation drive, organized by zee learn gakken science academy and education times, commenced in mumbai on wednesday. Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. Check out our additional services that help complete your book buying experience. You can make a blood donation at any of the 4 blood banks or at a community blood donation drive near you. By donating gentle used books to, donors create opportunities to help people in need. Making a donation national university of singapore. Nus libraries will be collecting used books to sell, and proceeds will go to the nus annual.