Our Organisation
About Us
In keeping with the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, the Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) {SNM} is a social service agency committed to providing a range of social services for the underserved regardless of race, language, or religion. SNM is a registered, secular society with charity status and is a member of the National Council of Social Services (NCSS). It attained the ‘Institution of Public Character’ (IPC) status in 1987 and has maintained its charter since. SNM is also a proud recipient of the Charity Transparency Awards awarded by the Charity Council.
With over 30 years of experience operating a nursing home, SNM branched into other forms of care services for seniors opting to age in the comfort of their own homes. In 2012, the Mission opened its first Senior Care Centre – a daycare centre for elderly residents in Yishun. In 2013 it launched the Enhanced Eldercare Programme and Dementia Day Care Centre @ Woodlands.
SNM is also the managing agent of Meranti Home@Pelangi Village, a psychiatric welfare home.
SNM also operates two Senior Care Centres (SCC) for the elderly, with one, co-located within the Nursing Home in Yishun and the other SCC is located at Woodlands.
Appointed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, SNM is also the managing agent of Meranti Home@Pelangi Village, a psychiatric welfare home.
Additionally, SNM also provides a number of community services including programmes for single mothers, and educational financial assistance and befriender services for the underserved community at large.
Our Beginnings
Following the footsteps of Sree Narayana Guru – a philosopher and social reformer from Kerala, South India – a group of Singaporean Malayalees established a mission to serve as a gathering place for the Guru’s followers to come together and contemplate on his teachings.
SNM was registered on 18 June 1948 and officially opened its doors to the public the same year. In 1967, SNM became associated with the Singapore Council of Social Services (now known as the National Council of Social Service). It continued to enhance its existing programmes and has introduced new welfare programmes.
The Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home was officially opened on 22 February 1981 by Dr Tony Tan who was the Member of Parliament for Sembawang at that time.
In June 2002, the Ministry of Community Development (now known as the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports) appointed the SNM as the Managing Agent for the Meranti Home @ Pelangi Village – a home for male destitutes who require psychiatric care. With over 30 years of experience operating a nursing home, SNM branched into other forms of care services for seniors opting to age in the comfort of their own homes. In 2012, the Mission opened its first Senior Care Centre – a daycare centre for elderly residents in Yishun. In 2013 it launched the Enhanced Eldercare Programme and Dementia Day Care Centre @ Woodlands.
For its dedication in serving the needs of the community, the Mission received a full three-year renewal of its status as an IPC in February 2018. In 2019, the Mission achieved a key milestone when it was awarded the Charity Transparency Awards by the Charity Council for its good disclosure practices.
SNM continues to empower seniors and the underserved to lead dignified lives, by leveraging strong relationships with our partners and the community.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To provide social and community services based on Sree Narayana Guru’s teachings.
Vision
Empowering people to lead dignified lives.
Operational Principles (C.A.R.E)
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Core Values
Daya
COMPASSION is the value of seeing Oneness in everything and everyone regardless of race, language, religion or status.
Satyam
Believing in the principle of Eternal Universal TRUTH that is unchanging.
Shanti
PEACE It’s the peace we seek within ourselves, within communities and within nature in order to live in harmony.
Dharma
RIGHTEOUSNESS Acting in accord with the natural order of the universe: to hold and to support.
Milestones
Immigrant followers of Sree Narayana Guru set up SNM in a small hut.
Mr. Lim Chong Pang, a philanthropist, donated land to SNM @ 48 Soon Keat Road, Sembawang.
Officially registered as Singapore’s 109th Society with the Registry of Societies.
Officially opened its doors @ 48 Soon Keat Road for members to meet and serve the community.
A new 2 storey building @ 48 Soon Keat Road was officially opened by Mr. Lim Yew Hock, then Chief Minister of Singapore.
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1962
SNM embarks on welfare programmes such as free tuition, food relief and scholarship awards.
Initiated Flag Day events to raise funds for welfare activities.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew visited SNM, just a month after the separation of Singapore from Malaysia, where he delivered his “Never Fear Speech”.
Became a member of the Singapore Council of Social Service. Gained support from various agencies.
Sree Narayana Mission Home for Aged Sick commenced operations @ Block 87/89 Canberra Road. It provided residential and institutional care for the aged sick and destitute.
Official opening of SNM Nursing Home (SNMH) by Dr. Tony Tan, then Senior Minister of State for Education & MP for Sembawang.
Ground-breaking ceremony for a new 4 storey Nursing Home@Chong Pang.
SNMNH@Chong Pang with 224 beds is officially opened by Dr Tony Tan, then MP for Sembawang.
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2002
Gained the Institute of Public Character (IPC) status.
Initiated several community welfare outreach programmes.
Appointed managing agent for Meranti Home@Pelangi Village.
Opened its first SCC @ Woodlands Street 62, providing Dementia Day Care & Enhanced Elder Care services.
Opened its second Senior Care Centre (SCC), co-located within SNMNH.
Launched innovative community outreach programmes in collaboration with Partners:
- Share-A-Pot Programme with Khoo Teck Puah Hospital (Promote active & healthy living amongst Seniors)
- Helping Hands with Agency for Integrated Care (Raise awareness on mental health & wellness)
- Share Programme with SN Volunteers (Home assistance reach out for elderly).
Acquired a facility @ 394 Race Course Road to serve a new community.
First Nursing Home to be designated 24×7 Dementia Go-to-Point.
Launched 100=50/Lend-A-Hand Program with Heartwarmers Volunteer Group.
Awarded the prestigious Charity Transparency Award.
Expanded its Community Programmes portfolio to include:
- Smile with You @ North West (Women empowerment programme).
- Educational Financial Assistance (for students).
SNM celebrated its 71st anniversary!
Officially opened SNM Care Centre @ 394 Race Course Road.
Awarded the prestigious Charity Transparency Award for the second time.
SNM acquired a second Nursing Home which will be completed in 2025.
SNM wins the Charity Transparency Award for the third time.
Woodlands Senior Care Centre Reopens After Renovation With New Rehabilitative Services.
Ms. Jezsica Ida Su, our Director of Nursing, wins the Nurses’ Merit Award.
SNM held its 75th Anniversary Charity Dinner.
The event took place in the presence of our distinguished Guest-of-Honour, Mr. K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law.
We were also honoured to welcome Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, as our Special Guest.
4 SNM Staff Win the Healthcare Humanity Award.
SNM received the prestigious City of Good Award at the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Award 2023, standing alongside our longstanding partner, Girl Guides Singapore, who have been volunteering as our befrienders for the past decade.
SNM CareLight Senior Care Centre celebrated its official opening on 10 November 2023, signifying another remarkable milestone in SNM’s distinguished history.
SNM was awarded the prestigious Charity Transparency Award for the fourth time.
In December 2023, six of our staff were bestowed with the COVID-19 Resilience Medal (CRM).
SNM won a total of 55 Silver, 28 Gold, and 16 Star Awards and one Superstar award at the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards.
