Verztec has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Whether it is taking time off to spend our day with the less privileged or donating some of our proceeds to worthy purposes, our CSR initiatives span across different causes and across our offices.
The Giving Week national movement celebrates the spirit of giving and seeks to make giving part of our way of life.
Verztec has been involved with the Giving Week movement for several years now. We believe that our little contributions and support for this movement goes a long way and will be magnified to help those who are less fortunate in our communities – to give them hope and brighter future.
Below are some past online fundraising that Verztec has organized.
- Year 2016 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_nurture_a_growing_seed
- Year 2017 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_a_goodie_bag_of_hope
- Year 2018 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_rainbow_after_the_storm
- Year 2019 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_fostering_hope_feeding_hearts
- Year 2020 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_let_s_give_our_children_a_chance_at_life
- Year 2021 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_gifting_love
- Year 2022 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/campaigns_give_the_gift_of_hope_this_christmas
- Year 2023 – https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/a-christmas-to-remember
Here’s a look at some of the causes we were involved in and are passionate about.
2023
Kiztopia, Singapore
In September 2023, during the holiday season, Verztec collaborated with LCSS to organize a special event for over 40 children from underprivileged backgrounds. We invited these children to join us for a delightful morning at Kiztopia, an indoor playground filled with fun and excitement. As part of this initiative, we also arranged for lunch and distributed goodie bags to each child. The children had an amazing time and created lasting memories on that day.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who played a crucial role in making this event a reality for these children.
*To protect the identities of the children, their faces have been intentionally pixelated.
2020
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Verztec team visited St. Vincent Home on 06 Feb 2020 to bring some cheer to the elderly residents. It is a sheltered home in a residential arrangement that provides basic amenities to its elderly residents. It was a meaningful afternoon with time well spent with the elderly residents over a sumptuous buffet lunch and sang songs session.
2019
LCSS at PastaMania
Verztec sponsored and brought children from disadvantaged families to PastaMania for a day of pizza-making and fellowship. Lots of laughter and we had good fun together. Thanks for joining us to support our community and blessing others!
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Meiji Run
Some of our Verztec Singapore colleagues participated in the recent Meiji Run at Sentosa on 29 June 2019 and had a great time!
For more information on the run, please visit https://meijirun.sg/.
2018
YOLO Run
The Verztec team participated in YOLO Run SG 2018 on 13 October 2018. The YOLO Run is an event that encourages participants to seize the day and free themselves from labels, stereotypes, body types and inhibitions.
For more info, please visit https://www.yolorun.com/.
LCSS at AMPED
On 14 July 2018, the Verztec team spent a meaningful morning with a group of children from Life Community Services Society (LCSS) at Amped Trampoline Park. Some of the children were very quiet and reserved initially. However, at the end of the session, everyone was laughing and having great fun, appearing confident especially after conquering the obstacles in the trampoline park. Tired as we were, time was well spent with the children.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Verztec team visited St. Vincent Home. It is a sheltered home in a residential arrangement that provides basic amenities to its elderly residents. It was a meaningful afternoon as the Verztec team conversed with the elderly residents over a sumptuous buffet lunch and sang songs together.
2017
LCSS Christmas Extravaganza
On 2 December 2017, the Verztec team volunteered as child minders and game masters in the “LCSS Christmas Extravaganza” held at Kallang Leisure Park Mall. Organised by Life Community Services Society (LCSS), this event aims to create awareness of LCSS, and give the beneficiaries a day of fun and a platform to display their talents.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
YOLO Run
The Verztec team participated in YOLO Run SG 2017 held at F1 Pit Building on 11 November 2017.
The YOLO Run is a run event that encourages participants to seize the day and free themselves from labels, stereotypes, body types and inhibitions. Donations are made to the adopted beneficiary for every runner who runs shirtless.
For more information on the run, please visit https://www.yolorun.com/.
Life Community Services Society Golf Charity 2017, Singapore
Verztec is pleased to be a donor partner for Life Community Services Society (LCSS) Golf Charity 2017 event. Held at the Warren Golf & Country Club on 4 August 2017 and graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Seah Kian Peng, MP of Marine Parade GRC, the event raised $230,000 for disadvantaged children and youths.
For more information on Life Community Services Society, kindly visit www.life-community.org/
Running Hour 2017, Singapore
The Verztec team participated in Runninghour 2017 held at Bedok Reservoir Park on 13 May 2017. Runninghour is the only race in Singapore where participants run alongside other runners with special needs in a joint effort to reach the finish line. Verztec joined the organisers in amplifying the message to promote understanding and nurture an inclusive Singapore for people with special needs.
To find out more about this run, kindly visit http://www.runninghour.com/
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
During the Lunar New Year season, Verztec raised funds to purchase groceries and electrical appliances for the residents of St. Vincent Home. The CSR team also delivered the items to the residents personally and it was meaningful to see that the residents can enjoy another fruitful 2017 with the new items.
2016
University-YMCA (Uni-Y) SMU ISP Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
Verztec is happy to be a partner sponsor for Singapore Management University’s Overseas Community Service Programme trip to Chiang Mai last December.
Their project- University-YMCA (Uni-Y) SMU ISP Chiang Mai was organised in collaboration with the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). Held from 4-19 December 2016, their project objectives were to develop and empower youths to make impactful contributions to the local and international communities. Accordingly, they worked with Ban Kad Wittayakom School, a local institution in Chiang Mai, to (i) upgrade the school’s existing facilities and (ii) improve the literacy standards of the students.
For more information, please check out their video: https://youtu.be/-OZOzmZBZiE
Life Community Services Society Golf Charity 2016, Singapore
Verztec was the proud sponsor of the Life Community Services Society (LCSS) Golf Charity 2016 event. Held at the Singapore Island Country Club New Course on 12 August 2016, and graced by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Seah Kian Peng, the charity event successfully raised $300,000 to defray program costs and to support over 1000 beneficiaries of LCSS.
Visit www.life-community.org for more information of Life Community Services Society.
Run & Raisin 2016, Singapore
Verztec participated in the Run & Raisin’ Charity Run organized by TOUCH Young Arrows (TYA).
This year, it aims to raise $250,000 to benefit some 570 needy children and families of TYA. In addition, Run & Raisin’ hopes to increase public awareness of TYA’s work in the community, as well as promote family bonding and a healthy lifestyle.
The funds raised will go a long way in helping TYA maintain the year-round activities and weekly programme with the children.
For more information on the run, please visit http://tyarunandraisin.com/.
Therapy Box Making Workshop 2016, Singapore
Once again the Verztec team and 30 child beneficiaries of Life Community Services Society (LCSS) attended a Therapy Box Making Workshop on 28th May 2016. Every Verztec staff was partnered with a child to assist in helping them create a happy box that consist of images and items that makes the child happy. The children also brought home their very own Therapy Box.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Terry Fox Run 2016, Singapore
The Verztec Team took part in the Terry Fox Run, which is the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research, covering an expanse of over 60 countries – including Singapore.
The funds from the event are channelled to the Singapore Cancer Society for cancer research in Singapore. Last year, the Terry Fox Run Singapore together with the Canadian International Schools raised S$240,000 for funding cancer research in Singapore.
To find out more about this run, kindly visit http://www.canadians.org.sg/Terry-Fox-Run-2016.html.
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
Once again, the Verztec team visited the residents of St. Vincent Home during Lunar New Year. Conversations were shared over lunch followed by a short singing session which made it a memorable afternoon.
2015
Bangkok 10km International Run (UN Day Run), Thailand
The Verztec Thailand team sponsored and participated in the UN 10km Day Run 2015 held in Bangkok on 25 October 2015. The turnout was overwhelming with many executives from various corporations who came to support the cause.
The UN Day Run is an annual event to raise funds for UNAIDS, a program launched to halt and reverse the AIDS epidemic in Asia Pacific.
For further information, please visit http://www.unaids.org
Life Community Services Society Golf Charity 2015, Singapore
Verztec was the proud sponsor of the Life Community Services Society (LCSS) Golf Charity 2015 event. Held at the Singapore Island Country Club and graced by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Seah Kian Peng, the charity event successfully raised $350,000 to defray program costs and to support over 1000 beneficiaries of LCSS.
Visit www.life-community.org for more information of Life Community Services Society.
Singapore Children Society, Singapore
Verztec is a sponsor of the 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need fund-raising program (1000E) for the second year.
This fund-raising program started in February 2009. Currently, there are 701 enterprises involved in the program, sharing the common vision to reach out and help disadvantaged children in Singapore.
For more information of the Children-in-Need (1000E) fund-raising program, please visit the official website.
Terrarium-making Workshop, Singapore
On 30th of May 2015, the Verztec team sponsored and attended a terrarium-making workshop with some 50 child beneficiaries of Life Community Services Society (LCSS). Every Verztec staff was partnered with a child and it was indeed a fruitful experience which ended with a sumptuous buffet lunch. The children also brought home their very own terrarium.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Runninghour 2015, Singapore
The Verztec Team participated in the inaugural Runninghour 2015: Run So Others Can, held at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on 22nd March 2015. Runninghour 2015 is the first and only race in Singapore where participants run alongside over 200 visually, intellectually and physically-challenged runners.
The Run is a rallying call for Singaporeans to come together and show their support towards integrating people with special needs.
For more details of Runninghour 2015, please visit the the official website.
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
During the Lunar New Year 2015, the Verztec team paid a visit and sponsored a sumptuous lunch for the elderly residents of St. Vincent Home. It was a meaningful visit as the Verztec team interacted with the residents, sang songs and played games to bring cheer to the home.
2014
Singapore Children Society, Singapore
Singapore Children Society, a charity organization that protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions rolled up a fund-raising program namely 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need (1000E).
This fund-raising program started in February 2009 and there are currently 416 enterprises on board the program, sharing the same vision to help the disadvantaged children. Verztec is proud to be a Participating Enterprise alongside corporations such as NTUC Fair Price Foundation, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Tuas Power, and Credit Suisse.
For more information of Singapore Children Society, please visit the official website.
For more information of the fund-raising program, please visit 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need (1000E)’s website.
Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
Specially invited by Singapore Polytechnic as a guest speaker, Mr Nicholas Goh – CEO of Verztec – spoke to a group of 200 students on the Fundamentals of Good Networking. Drawing on his years of experience working with companies and organizations of various sizes around the world, he shared useful tips and advice to the graduating cohort. It was an enriching and rewarding experience for everyone.
St. Vincent Home, Singapore
With cash donations and grocery items contributed by Verztec Staff and Management, the Verztec team paid a visit to St. Vincent Home to spend some time with the elderly residents on 22 July 2014. It was a heartwarming experience indeed.
Run for Life 2014, Singapore
Life Community Services Society (LCSS) – Verztec’s charity partner, and Noel Gifts International, co-organised a fundraising charity run, Run for Life 2014 on 19 July 2014.
As Gold Partner of Run for Life for the second consecutive year, Verztec made a cash donation of $30,000 in contribution to LCSS programs which benefit over 950 youth-at-risks as well as disadvantaged children, whose parent(s) is/are incarcerated. Run for Life 2014 successfully raised $600,000.
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Mr Seah Kian Peng, who are both MPs of Marine Parade GRC attended the event.
The Verztec Team turned up early on the Saturday morning of 19 July 2014 at East Coast Park to support the event as runners and volunteers, joining a crowd of over 3,800 like-minded participants.
For more information of Run for Life 2014, please visit Run for Life 2014’s website.
For more information of Life Community Services Society (LCSS), please visit Life Community Services Society’s website.
Mosaic Photo Frame Workshop, Singapore
The Verztec team and over 30 children from Life Community Services Society (LCSS) spent a fun-filled Saturday morning at LCSS’ new office through a creative mosaic photo frame workshop. The workshop serves to inculcate patience and creativity within the children by allowing them to creatively design and stick each tiny mosaic tile to the photo frame on their own. The children returned home happily with their self-crafted mosaic photo frame.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Donors, Volunteers, and Staff Appreciation Dinner, Singapore
Verztec is proud to receive the Donor Award from Life Community Services Society during the annual Donors, Volunteers and Staff Appreciation Dinner. Through the close partnership with LCSS, Verztec reaches out to many children and youths from disadvantaged families in the community through various social responsibility programs.
2013
Spirit of Enterprise, Singapore
Verztec has been an avid supporter of the Spirit of Enterprise. This year, Verztec donated $5,000.00 cash to Spirit of Enterprise and is proud to be recognized as Friends of SOE.
The donations will be channeled to community outreach efforts, promote and cultivate entrepreneurship values in Singapore by honoring successful local businesses, and inspiring the young in our society with SOE as a platform.
Read more about the Spirit of Enterprise here.
Yellow Ribbon Fund 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2013
The Yellow Ribbon Fund 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2013 was held at Ritz Carlton Hotel with the theme “Celebrating 10 years of Second Chances”. Yellow Ribbon Project aims to foster stronger community engagement to empower more Singaporeans with the opportunity to be part of the movement.
Verztec has been an ardent supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Fund. We are privileged to sponsor and attend this gala dinner for a meaningful cause.
For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Project, please visit the official website.
Spirit of Enterprise 4th Fundraising Golf Challenge 2013, Singapore
Verztec is proud to support and contribute to the SOE charity golf challenge 2013. The annual golf challenge aims to raise funds for SOE community outreach and SEP (Student Entrepreneurship Programs) for less privileged youth and children.
This year’s golf challenge was held at New Course, Singapore Island Country Club.
For more information about the Spirit of Enterprise, please visit Spirit of Enterprise’s website.
Run for LIFE 2013, Singapore
Verztec’s adopted charity partner, Life Community Services Society (LCSS) took a big leap this year by organizing Run for LIFE, a charity run with the aim of raising $400,000 to defray the costs of four programmes which reach out to more than 950 disadvantaged children and at-risks youths whose parent(s) is/are incarcerated.
Verztec made a cash donation of $30,000 in support of the inaugural Run for LIFE 2013. Verztec has been supporting the cause of LCSS for many years and we are privileged to be a Gold Partner of Run for Life 2013.
Verztec is proud to have various passionate team members who have taken time to volunteer on personal basis as part of the event organizing committee, alongside representatives from LCSS and many other like-minded volunteers in planning and organizing for the event since early January 2013. Run for LIFE 2013 is well supported by many corporations and the general public, and successfully raised over $467,000 and increased public awareness of LCSS and their work.
For more information of the Charity run event, please visit Run for LIFE’s website.
For more information of Life Community Services Society, please visit LCSS’ website.
2012
Spirit of Enterprise 3rd Fundraising Golf Challenge 2012, Singapore
As an honoree of Spirit of Enterprise, Verztec was one of the key contributors and donors for the Spirit of Enterprise Fundraising Golf Challenge 2012, held at Tanah Merah Country Club – Garden Course.
The funds and generous donations raised from this event will be channeled to sponsor educational programs as well as efforts to reach out to youths and students, particularly from lower-income families, in pursuing their goals and dreams, educating and inspiring them to cultivate good entrepreneurial values from young.
Read more about Spirit of Enterprise and their community contributions here.
Corporate Leadership Sharing with SMU undergraduates, Singapore
The Verztec team recently hosted a group of SMU undergraduates in an interview and sharing session on the subject of Corporate Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility. This inspirational sharing session provided the students exposure to the real business world so that they may share back in school, with the hope of cultivating good business leaders for tomorrow.
Clay figurine making with kids from LCSS, Singapore
The Verztec team was delighted to spend an eventful Saturday with the adorable children from our charity partner, Life Community Services Society through a meaningful clay figurine making session. Through their first-time hands on experience with clay making, the children harnessed their ability to imagine, focus and create aspiration-themed figurines and potteries.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Canon SuperSeries 2012, Singapore
The Verztec team participated in the Canon SuperSeries 4, which was jointly organized by Singapore Bowling and Canon Singapore, held at Orchid Country Club on 27 July 2012. The Verztec team’s supportive and united spirits won us the Best Supporter Award of the event.
Patron of the Arts and Arts Supporter Awards, Singapore
Verztec brought home the Arts Supporter Award for the fourth time at the annual Patron of the Arts and Arts Supporter Awards Night 2012. Organized by Nationals Arts Council Singapore, this award recognizes companies for their support of the promotion and development of the arts in Singapore. Verztec is an official corporate charity partner of Intercultural Theatre Institute.
Read the media release of the Awards Night here.
3rd Yellow Ribbon Fundraising Golf Tournament & Dinner 2012, Singapore
Verztec partook in the 3rd Yellow Ribbon Fundraising Golf Tournament and Dinner held at Singapore Island Country Club.
Together with Guest of Honor, Emeritus Senior Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong and other participating corporations, the event successfully raised $420,000 to fund rehabilitation and reintegration programmes such as education bursaries, accommodation programmes and family bonding programmes for those who have been incarcerated.
Visit Yellow Ribbon Project’s website for more information.
Loyang Tua Pek Kong – Punggol East Golf Challenge 2012, Singapore
Verztec was a proud supporter of the recent Punggol East Golf Challenge fundraising event. Held at the Singapore Island Country Club and graced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean, the charity event has successfully raised S$180,000 for over 1,500 needy residents in the Punggol East division. The funds will help the less fortunate to cope with their daily essentials, medical care and school expenses.
Run & Raisin’ 2012, Singapore
With a good cause in mind, Verztec’s team participated in the charity run organized by TOUCH Young Arrows to raise funds for underprivileged children and families. Despite the rainy weather, the Verztec team was passionately committed to finishing the race in high spirits.
Cash Donation for Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand
Verztec has made a generous donation to the Ramathibodi Fund in support of the Faculty of Medicine of Ramathibodi Hospital. These funds will be used to support the impoverished patients on their medical needs.
Visit to St. Vincent Home, Singapore
The Verztec team’s annual visit to St. Vincent Home during the Lunar New Year has not only brightened up the day of the residents but also proved to be a valuable and meaningful sharing experience.
2011
MGS’ Learning Journeys Programme, Singapore
Verztec hosted a group of Secondary One students from Methodist Girls’ School as part of their Learning Journeys Programme. The sharing session helped them to broaden their minds about the corporate world, inspiring them to create their own future and to be useful contributors to society.
LCSS Charity Golf Open, Singapore
Verztec was one of the co-organizers and sponsors for this charity golf event held at the Warren Golf & Country Club. The targeted goal of $200,000 was successfully raised and will go into supplementing the educational and financial needs of underprivileged children.
Visit to Frog and Goat Farm, Singapore
The Verztec team spent an enjoyable Saturday with the children from LCSS at the Frog and Goat Farm.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Canon SuperSeries 2011, Singapore
The Verztec team demonstrated their bowling skills, cheered each other on and bonded over a fun bowling session. In its third season, this competition aims to promote healthy work life balance.
2010
Yellow Ribbon Run, Singapore
Combining a quest for a healthy lifestyle and the desire to show support for ex-offenders re-integrating into society, several Verztec members completed the race despite the rainy weather.
Visit to Snow City, Singapore
A fun-filled Saturday is well spent with the adorable children of LCSS. The cold, the snow and the ice-cream making made it a truly enjoyable event.
*Children faces are purposefully pixelated to protect their identities.
Torturecare, UK
The Verztec team showed their support for victims of torture by pledging a portion of proceeds to the Medical Foundation and attending an awareness event organized by Torturecare.
Canon SuperSeries, Singapore
Verztec took part in this unique bowling competition, co-organized by Canon Singapore and the Singapore Bowling Federation. Funds were raised for BOWLinks, which will go into helping children with special needs.
Eusoff Hall Dance Production Sponsorship, Singapore
Verztec was one of the proud sponsors for the Eusoff Hall dance production, ‘A Matter of Heart’. Proceeds were channeled to the ‘Eusoff Hall Bursary Fund’, easing the financial burden of undergraduates.
Visit to St Vincent’s Home, Singapore
The Verztec team brought festive joy to the residents of St. Vincent Home during the Lunar New Year. A delicious buffet lunch, a lucky draw and the conversations shared made it a memorable day.
2009
SASCO Gala Nite, Singapore
Verztec is proud to be one of the sponsors for the SASCO (Singapore Amalgamated Services Co-operative Organization Ltd) Gala Nite 2009. The event successfully raised $480,000, funding the operational costs of homes, and the purchase of exercise equipment for the elderly.
Bangkok Post Mini Marathon, Bangkok
Several Verztec team members sweated it out for a good cause, in the Bangkok Post’s charity run which raised funds to finance the education of underprivileged children.
2008
Loyang Tua Pek Kong – Punggol East Charity Golf Challenge 2008, Singapore
Verztec is delighted to be part of this meaningful golf challenge which raised $180,000. The funds will go into organizing community and welfare programmes that will benefit needy and deserving residents of the Punggol East district.
