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The Great Equalizer: Longkang Life
Here’s something funny about our industry – drains don’t care about your LinkedIn profile!
Whether you’re royalty with a crown, a politician with a podium, or a longkang guy like yours truly with rubber boots and a big smile – we all use the same drainage system. There’s no VIP section in the sewers, no executive lounge for your waste water, and definitely no “premium members only” manholes!
The beautiful truth? When nature calls (literally), we’re all equal. Your Rolex still needs the same pipes as everyone else’s. Your penthouse? Same gravity, same drainage laws. Democracy at its finest – one pipe, one vote!
That’s taught us something pretty special: if drains don’t discriminate, why should we? Everyone deserves the same quality service, the same respect, and the same chance to succeed – no matter where they started.
Wait, We’re Actually Legit!
Before you think we’re just a bunch of dreamers with good intentions (though we totally are that too!), here’s the thing – Singapore thinks we’re onto something pretty special.
We’re proud members of raiSE as a Leading Enterprise – that’s Singapore’s national platform for social enterprises, basically the cool kids’ club for businesses that want to make money and make a difference. They don’t just let anyone in; you’ve got to prove you’re serious about both profit and purpose.
And here’s the kicker – we’ve been recognized at the national level by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) as a Company of Good Winner with 3 Hearts
What does that even mean? Well, NVPC is Singapore’s go-to organization for all things giving and volunteering. When they give you 3 hearts, they’re basically saying: “These folks don’t just talk the talk – they walk the walk, skip the skip, and probably do a little happy dance while making the world better.”
Translation: We’re not just playing around here. This social impact stuff? It’s the real deal, backed by the people who know good when they see it.
Let’s Talk About Success
Quick question – what does “successful” mean to you?
Corner office? Six-figure salary? LinkedIn influencer status? (We’re not judging – those things are pretty cool too!)
To us, success looks like a young person walking into a job interview with confidence instead of fear. It’s hearing someone say “I made it!” when the world expected them to stumble. It’s watching stereotypes crumble and potential bloom in places where others only saw problems..
Real talk: Success is proving wrong every person who looked at our youth and thought, “They’ll never amount to anything.” It’s transforming those whispered predictions into “Wow, look how far they’ve come!”
That’s our kind of success story – and trust us, it beats any quarterly report!
Soccer, Second Chances & Big Brothers
We believe in the magic of soccer (and no, we’re not talking about that kind of magic – though watching some of our kids nail their first goal definitely feels supernatural!).
Here’s the scoop: We sponsor Bishan Barx in Singapore’s Premier League Division 2, but this isn’t just about winning games. It’s about winning hearts and changing lives. Our players and management aren’t just teammates – they’re the “Big Brothers” these young people never knew they needed.
Why soccer? Because it’s the universal language of “Hey, you belong here.” No fancy words, no complicated forms – just a ball, some grass, and a bunch of people who genuinely care about your future.
The Real MVPs
Our at-risk youth are the real stars of this show. These are kids who’ve fallen through the cracks, been overlooked by systems, or are just trying to figure out where they fit in this world. Sound familiar? Yeah, we thought so. That’s because we’ve been there too.
Plot Twist: It’s Not Just About the Boys
While volunteering at Kampong Chai Chee (because that’s what we do in our “spare time” – help out wherever we can!), we kept meeting incredible women and single mothers who were facing their own battles. And you know what? We couldn’t just walk away.
So we didn’t.
Our approach is simple: Build real relationships, offer genuine support, and never underestimate the power of someone who actually gets it because they’ve walked that path before.
What Makes Us Different?
Here’s the thing – our team IS the community we serve. We’re not outsiders looking in with clipboards and good intentions. We’re insiders who made it out and came back to help others do the same.
No judgment. No fake smiles. Just real people offering real hope to other real people who deserve so much more than society’s written them off for.
Success Stories in the Making
Every day, we get to witness mini-miracles. That shy kid who now leads team warm-ups. The single mom who just landed her dream job. The teenager who went from “troublemaker” to community leader.
These aren’t just feel-good moments – they’re proof that when you invest in people instead of just profits, the returns are infinite. And honestly? These victories are worth more than any business award we could ever win.
Success Stories in the Making
Sustaining the magic:
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Our Bishan Barx partnership keeps bringing us new faces and new stories
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Regular feedback sessions (because we actually listen!)
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Our success stories become mentors themselves (talk about full circle moments!
Growing the movement:
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Taking our “Big Brother” model to other sports and community groups
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Building partnerships with schools, grassroots leaders, and anyone who believes in second chances
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Developing structured programs for women and single mothers (because everyone deserves support!)
From Our Heart to Yours
As someone who was once overlooked by the system, I know the power of a helping hand and a listening ear. Our purpose is to ensure no youth or woman is left behind, and that everyone has the chance to break free from cycles of disadvantage.
Together, we are building a community where hope is real and second chances are possible.”
The bottom line? We’re not just changing lives – we’re redefining what it means to be successful. Because at the end of the day, profit margins are nice, but changing someone’s life trajectory? That’s priceless.
Want to be part of something bigger?
We’d love to have you join our community of believers, dreamers, and change-makers. Because together, we’re not just building a better Singapore – we’re building better tomorrows, one person at a time.
Ready to see what happens when perfection meets purpose? Come be part of our story. The next chapter is waiting to be written – and it might just star you.
P.S. Still think success is just about money? Come meet our community – we guarantee you’ll leave with a whole new definition!
And remember – whether you’re CEO or longkang crew, we’re all just trying to keep things flowing smoothly!