2. Introduction about Lion Befrienders
- It is a Voluntary Welfare Organization, founded in
the year 1955
- The main objective of the group is to ensure that
every senior is happy, healthy and active. It also
aims to provide friendship and care and for seniors
to allow them to enjoy their golden years.
3. - The Lion Befrienders’ iconic tagline is: ”Connecting Seniors,
Enriching Lives.“
- The Lion Befrienders pledges to give their best to enrich the
lives of those they touch.
- Its services are partially funded by the Ministry of Social & Family
Development, National Council of Social Service and Tote
Board.
Introduction about Lion Befrienders
4. History of Lions Befrienders
Over 20 years of history in working with the
community to provide friendship and care for
seniors to cope with the demands of daily living
This is to enable them to age-in-place within the
community for as long as possible and lead
meaningful and enriching lives
5. History of Lions Befrienders
Since our inception in 1995, we have served more than 12,000 seniors and trained
more than 3,000 befrienders.
Senior Group Home (SGH): In 2016, Lions Befrienders set up two Senior Group
Homes in Mei Ling and Tampines under the new SCN operating model. The SGH
is an assisted living option for frail seniors to mutually support each other.