On Monday 31 October, SUPERSEED volunteers are scheduled to pick up 64 computers, 53 monitors, 16 laptops and various computer accessories that are being donated by two private companies and a government ministry.
The US Navy has volunteered to transport the donations from the donors to Changi Prison, where inmates will once again install new operating systems and software. This projects provides the inmates in Cluster `A' with the opportunity to practice computer refurbishment skills and contribute to the community. After being refurbished, the computers will be donated to non-profit organisations implementing community projects.
Two divisions of the Ministry of Manpower
-- the Labour Relations Department and Manpower, Research & Statistics -- are participating in this project. Templeton Asset Management and Nexgen Financial Solutions are also making donations.
I would like to extend a special thank you to US Navy Chaplain David Bynum who is not only volunteering his time but has also secured a vehicle and at least one additional volunteer to assist in the transport.
Meanwhile the recent article in TODAY has triggered the donation of 1200 new t-shirts by a leading pharmaceutical company plus the donation of a digital camera from an individual.
That camera will be given to Special Olympics Singapore , which was looking for a camera to take pictures of its athletes.
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