Real Lives, Real Changes
Lives transformed
It is through reading accounts like these that makes it all worthwhile, doing what we do. Many of these stories are still being written, and we invite you to come on the journey with us. Have a read on how lives have been changed through the actions of a few.
Success Stories of Our Service Users
These tell of the journeys from places of despair to a life of hope and promise. The stories are still be written today and it gives us great joy and encouragement to know that with our love and care, lives can still be turned around.
Yvonne joined the MKFC programme at age 10 in 2019, regularly participating in activities and helping younger children. In 2023, she was paired with mentor Louise, and over three years of weekly sessions, Yvonne gained confidence, learned to manage her emotions, and became more decisive about her life. Together, they also volunteered at LCSS events, contributing to the community. Yvonne’s journey illustrates the transformative impact of mentoring, fostering personal growth, self-assurance, and a spirit of giving back. At 13, Adriana was referred to Life Community after her mother’s incarceration, struggling with low self-esteem, academic challenges, and limited independence. With the support of a dedicated caseworker, she gained confidence through tuition, developed a passion for photography, and had her work featured in a charity auction. She eventually passed her PSLE and progressed to secondary school. Life Community also helped her build life skills, including independent travel, empowering her to commute to school on her own and further boosting her confidence and independence. Covid-19 has brought on various disruptions to many lives. This is a story from our caseworker on one of our young clients who is overcoming family challenges during this time. Covid-19 has brought on various disruptions to many lives. This is a story from our caseworker on one of our young clients who is overcoming academic, digital, financial challenges. Charles life started off with both parents absent early in his life. He embarks on a journey to re-learn his self-beliefs and re-build his support network. Read his story to find out how his life is being turned around when intentional guidance and help is given to lift a child out of his situation. Read Dennis’s story as he fights against being just another statistic and achieved what he did not think he could.Positive change through the power of mentoring
A story of hope and courage to grow
Growing Stronger Together
Overcoming Digital Challenges During Covid-19
Charles
Illiterate to Student Councillor
Stories From Our Volunteers
It is one thing to read about how one overcomes extreme challenges and difficulties but another to have taken the journey alongside another. Here are some thoughts from our volunteers on how being part of LCSS’ programmes had changed their viewpoint.
Positive change through the power of mentoring
Yvonne joined the MKFC programme at age 10 in 2019, regularly participating in activities and helping younger children. In 2023, she was paired with mentor Louise, and over three years of weekly sessions, Yvonne gained confidence, learned to manage her emotions, and became more decisive about her life. Together, they also volunteered at LCSS events, contributing to the community. Yvonne’s journey illustrates the transformative impact of mentoring, fostering personal growth, self-assurance, and a spirit of giving back.
A Bond that Builds: Dave & Dr Paul’s Mentoring Story
In 2024, 9-year-old Dave began mentoring sessions with Dr Paul, gradually overcoming his shyness through activities like drawing, Lego, and origami. While Dr Paul could not change Dave’s family circumstances, he helped him face life with hope and resilience, fostering self-confidence and expression. Their bond deepened over shared activities and story times, evolving from structured mentoring into a meaningful relationship where both gave and received. Regular updates and communication with Dave’s parents supported his growth, illustrating the powerful impact of committed mentorship on a child’s development.
Small Change, Great Future
I am encouraged each time I see my students change positively. Even the smallest change is more than enough to remind me, this is why I am doing what I am doing.
Gem In The Making
Hear from Belinda, one of our EduGrow Volunteer Mentor on her 6-year journey with Pearl.
Blog & Research
We write about our thoughts and experiences on the work we do. Hopefully, this would bring across more awareness and knowledge on why we do what we do, and how we do what we do. Enjoy!
Anger is a common emotion and can be challenging to manage for many, especially children and youth.This write-up will help you and your mentee understand what anger is and things both of you can do together to manage this emotion. Mentoring can be a vague concept for many and we have broken it down into five areas that you can focus on with your child / youth mentee. Read on to find out more! Need ideas for your mentoring session? Read on to find out more. Discover the importance of fathers and father figures, and how a male mentor can also help shape a child and his/her wellbeing when a father is absent Mentoring benefits everyone, read on to find out why Life Community encourages it, especially for children and youths from vulnerable backgrounds.How Can We Manage Anger Success-fully?
Five Domains of Mentoring
Mentoring Ideas & Activities
Why Father Figures and Male Mentors Matter?
Importance of Mentoring