Adopt A Dorm
Our nation’s migrant workers are the most heavily hit right now with COVID-19. To curb the spread, they have been confined to their living quarters or dormitories since 21 April 2020. This measure has surfaced challenges, with the most urgent being that many workers are not being provided with meals.
AGWO
The Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO) –– an initiative of the Hope Initiative Alliance (HIA), has stepped in to fill this gap (find out more here and here). To continue better meeting this need, AGWO has come up with a programme, 'Adopt A Dorm', to provide holistic care, meals and other essentials to workers housed in factory-converted dormitories.
Our Brothers
We have adopted a dormitory consisting of 60 workers primarily from South India. The dormitory is located in an area in Tuas with known COVID-19 clusters. We took over the provision of our brothers’ daily meals from 15 May 2020, serving over 8,300 meals. Additionally, we are also supplying fresh fruits, snacks and beverages.
A Good Step Forward
Under the advisement of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), we have transitioned the provision of meals for our brothers to their employer from 1 July 2020. Their employer has also dutifully stepped in with the necessary arrangements to ensure continuity.
The feeding programme may have ended but we remain committed to our brothers and the ‘Bless Our Dorm’ project will continue as an expression of our church’s care for them. Individuals and LifeGroups can continue to contribute food, snacks and even home bakes through this project.
Our team of volunteer drivers have been such a vital part of our connection with our brothers and a literal “driving force” for the Adopt A Dorm programme. They will be carrying on with providing deliveries for the ‘Bless Our Dorm’ project.
The Love Our City team is resolute to build a more focused and sustainable effort to befriend our brothers and are exploring more levels of engagement, in the coming weeks.
Our Stories
The Seah Family
We were excited when Pastor Andre announced that our church has adopted a dormitory. Nelson took the initiative to get involved by signing up to be a driver to deliver meals to Tuas each week. Later, he activated the rest of us…
The Gomez Family
In February, the janitor at our HDB did not come into work. That was then the Lord laid it on our hearts to start praying for our brothers in the dorms. We started praying that God would invade them with dreams and…
Suren Daniel — Breakfast Vendor
Recently, one stall gave me Indian rice pudding. I know that some of the brothers must have prayed for it. It seems like such a basic need to get a good meal that is a taste of home but God works in unexpected ways…
Bless Our Dorm
Whether it’s store-bought snacks and drinks, sponsoring a meal, or homemade muffins and cakes, your physical acts and gifts of love will bring much joy and comfort to our brothers.
Our team of Drivers will pick up at your doorstep or vendor, and send the items to our brothers. Enquire for an updated list of recommended items and to arrange for pick up.
Get Involved
Drivers
Join our group of Adopt A Dorm (AAD) drivers who help to deliver breakfast and other essentials to our brothers. Find out more and sign up here.
Bless
You, your friends and family, and your LifeGroup can play a part! Whether it’s store-bought snacks and drinks, hygiene and essential items, or your homemade muffins and cakes, you can be a blessing to our brothers. Our team of Drivers will pick up at your doorstep or vendor and send to our Dorm. Enquire here for an updated list of recommended items and to arrange for pick up.
Pray
Keep our brothers in prayer as they ride out this situation. Pray for peace in the Dorm and for the presence of God to fill the place. Pray they experience the love of our God through our care.