Here’s another legitimate reason to indulge in chocolate. As part of its “Joy of Giving” campaign, Cadbury will donate $1 for every $15 purchase of Cadbury products (up to $30,000) to the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Donations will also be collected on the Cadbury Joyrider; routes and times can be found on the Cadbury Facebook Page. November 1-December 31
Local jeweller Goldheart has launched a new collection in time for Christmas. As part of its philanthropic efforts, it will donate $50 for every My First Celestial pendant purchase to Club Rainbow. This jeweller definitely has a heart made of gold. November onwards
Cleaning your house in preparation for upcoming Christmas parties? Drop off your pre-loved clothing, gifts, wrappers, trimmings and other Christmas decorations at City Square Mall. Collected items will be donated to the disadvantaged via The Salvation Army. The first 2,000 shoppers to donate 3kg worth of clothes each day will receive an exclusive eco-umbrella. November 15-December 29
Sleigh bells should not be the only bells that ring this Christmas. Sign up to be a kettler with The Salvation Army and take to the streets ringing bells to appeal for donations from passers-by. The heavier your kettle pot, the fuller your heart will be. November 23-December 24
Clozette will hold a charity program as part of Orchard Road’s “Christmas on a Great Street” light-up initiative. Over 20 gift ideas across various beauty and fashion brands will be hosted on Clozette’s “Season of Gifting” microsite. Online users are invited to share virtual gifts with friends via Facebook and invite them to receive and HEART (like) the gift items. For every HEART received, Clozette will donate $1 to Community Chest. November 23-January 5
Fashionistas take note: Eclecticism x Made by Lauren Jasmine will be holding an auction that will feature items from Aussie labels such as Mink Pink and Finders Keepers. Starting bids will begin at up to 80% off retail prices, and all proceeds will go towards breast cancer awareness. At 47 Amoy Street. November 29
Party for a good cause at W Singapore’s Endless Love event. Action For Aids (AfA) will celebrate its 25th anniversary at this poolside party, where guests and donors are invited to gather and raise funds to fight HIV/AIDS in Singapore. Horse Meat Disco, the four-member DJ collective from the UK, will spin their slick tracks all night, along with Shigeki and Mr. Has. November 30
Christmas is usually associated with excessive feasting, but some in Singapore hardly have enough to eat. Online shoppers who order food from www.Groxers.com will get a 10% discount voucher when they donate old food (such as packaged and canned food) to The Food Bank Singapore. The food will be verified as being fit for consumption before being redistributed to the needy. December 1-January 31
Participate in the local movement #GivingTuesdaySG and do something good on December 3 this year. This movement is part of the global #GivingTuesday initiative that celebrates a day dedicated to giving. Come on, share the love! December 3
Make-A-Wish Singapore requires volunteers for their Christmas Party. Spread the gift of love this season and help to make the wish children’s Christmases a fun-filled and memorable one! Interested parties should contact Crystal at 6334-9474 or at [email protected]. December 3
Celebrate youth this Christmas. Watch talented young performers at the ChildAid2013: The Carnival Edition concert; funds raised will go towards The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Purchase your tickets via the Marina Bay Sands website. December 6-7
Walk off the extra calories from all that log cake this season, and for a good cause. The Children’s Charities Association of Singapore is organising a Christmas Fair and Walkathon. Walk 1.5km along Orchard Road before participating in the fun and games at the fair. December 7
Warm the hearts of the elderly this season by volunteering to visit HCA Hospice patients. Staff and volunteers will team up to visit, sing songs and distribute goodie bags to patients in their homes. Contact Christine at [email protected]. December 7
Have a soft spot for cuddly things? Home furnishing giant IKEA will auction off 16 exclusive Christmas trees adorned with IKEA soft toys at its two stores. These trees will be decorated by prominent local DJs, editorial teams from SPH and MediaCorp, as well as underprivileged kids. All proceeds will go towards Food From the Heart. December 7-8
Deliver some joy and hope to the needy this season. Take part in The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift Car Flag Off event and distribute basic household items to more than 40,000 beneficiaries all over the island. Simply drive down to Leisure Park Kallang’s coach bay in your vehicle to participate; registration is compulsory via www.bbshare.sg. December 7 and 14
Guests at Shangri-La can shop for teddy bears ($20) and chocolates ($12) at the hotel’s 3m-high Gingerbread House, which is constructed from 9625 real gingerbread tiles. Proceeds from sales will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (Singapore) and Bayanihan for the Philippines. December 8-25
Hum a tune or two this Christmas. Steinway Gallery is organising a free Christmas charity concert featuring Tanglewood Music School Orchestra, Violin Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble. Register via the Steinway Gallery website. December 16
Light up a few lives this Christmas. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital has collaborated with Pathlight School to put up a 5m-tall “Light A Dream” Christmas tree made up entirely of 65 light cubes painted by local artists and special needs students. These light cubes will be available for purchase at www.lightadream.org for $100 each. The hospital will match each sale dollar for dollar, and all proceeds will go towards Pathlight School’s fund for needy students. Through December 31
