My Marsiling Blessing Booth with Fitri Azura Binte Selamat and Noraisah Binte Muhammad Amiruddin Sundararaj
Looking for a way to pay it forward? Look no further than the Blessing Booth at Marsiling! From amusing encounters with unexpected donations to the complexities of running the booth, be inspired by neighbours Fitri and Noraisah as they captivate you with boundless love and endless laughter.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
Looking for a way to pay it forward? Look no further than the Blessing Booth at Marsiling! From amusing encounters with unexpected donations to the complexities of running the booth, be inspired by neighbours Fitri and Noraisah as they captivate you with boundless love and endless laughter.
This exclusive tour takes participants into the cosy community storeroom where residents donate essential household items including clothes, rice and oil for their fellow neighbours who might need them.
Catch the energetic duo share the their challenges in securing a space for the booth as well as deal with the varied concerns from their fellow neighbours. Find out what motivates them to overcome the odds and improve the neighbours’ wellbeing.
Meet Your Host
About The Blessing Booth
Fitri initiated her project after experiencing some financial difficulties in 2021. The support and donations she received from generous individuals inspired her to give back. As a shy mother of two and a professional wedding goodie bag planner, Fitri’s attention to detail and design skills led her to personally decorate the Blessing Booth, using items sourced from Carousell. This resident’s initiative has fostered stronger connections with her neighbours and the community.
Originally located outside her home, the Blessing Booth was relocated to a storeroom at the level 2 void deck for safety reasons, facilitated by the Town Council. Opening twice a month, the Blessing Booth attracts residents, inspiring others like Blessing Booth Canberra to follow suit. Despite challenges, such as handling large amounts of donations and managing blind clothing donations, Fitri perseveres. While she rarely meets donors in person, she has received remarkable items like ovens, electrical appliances, and TVs. After a temporary hiatus, Fitri reopened the Blessing Booth in May, ensuring her impactful work continues within the community.
More Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably!
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at 185 Woodlands Street 13, Singapore 730143 (Parking code: W185)
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Sunday, 13 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
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Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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