SINGAPORE – In 2026, Touch Community Services will add three new active ageing centres to its existing five, and two dedicated spaces for people with intellectual disabilities, as well as its first workplace mental wellness centre, which will open in the Central Business District.
It will also introduce community engagement hubs in Tampines and Marine Parade, said its chief executive James Tan on March 13.
Called Touchpoints, these hubs will house multiple services under one roof to serve families, children, youth, seniors, caregivers and people with special and wellness needs.
Mr Tan made the announcement in his opening speech at the inaugural Touch J.A.M. (Joy, Art and Music) Carnival, which runs till March 15 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.
The carnival, which aims to raise $3.3 million for the charity’s programmes, was launched by Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development and Law.
The launch festivities included performances by Touch’s children and youth beneficiaries, and a catwalk by artists with intellectual disabilities sporting Journey x Snoopy merchandise that featured their work.
Journey is a brand of lifestyle products under Touch Community Services that showcases the creative talents of people with intellectual disabilities.
The carnival’s Journey x Snoopy pop-up store includes a series of newly designed limited-edition bags and charms featuring Galactic Playground, an original work of art created by 27 artists from Journey.
