About Us
The Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres (IJHCC) is a registered charity organisation with IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status. We are endorsed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore, a member organisation of Caritas Singapore (CSCC) and National Council of Social Services (NCSS).
The IJHCC serves children and youth from diverse racial groups and religions. A caring environment and support, conducive to balanced growth and personal formation is paramount in helping the children and youth grow in motivation, maturity and confidence, to become positive, independent and responsible adults in the future. In addition, we continue to serve the few elderly ladies that have been with us for many years. For all under our care, we seek your much appreciated support.
Our Mission/Objective
The mission and objectives of the IJHCC are to:
a) Provide a caring and supportive environment conducive to the balanced growth and personal formation of children, young persons, and youth at risk, to help them grow into responsible individuals, well-equipped for life, with a capacity to contribute to society
b) Ensure that the Catholic character and charism distinctive of the Infant Jesus Sisters are preserved and developed, while children, young persons, and youth under our care are provided with a holistic education, to assist them in developing their full potential.
Our Milestones
- 1854
Infant Jesus (IJ) Sisters arrive in Singapore
Infant Jesus (IJ) Sisters arrive in Singapore
June 13, 1854 - 1854
Convent, schools & orphanage
Convent, schools & orphanage
June 13, 1854 - 1968
Girls’ Town
Girls’ Town
June 13, 1968 - 1970
Convent Orphanage is renamed Infant Jesus Convent Orphanage and Home for Abandoned Babies
Convent Orphanage is renamed Infant Jesus Convent Orphanage and Home for Abandoned Babies
June 13, 1970 - 1980
IJ Centre at Clementi provides residential care
IJ Centre at Clementi provides residential care
June 13, 1980 - 1982
IJ Galilee Centre at Jalan Kayu provides student care services
IJ Galilee Centre at Jalan Kayu provides student care services
June 13, 1982 - 1983
The convent, schools and orphanage move out of Victoria Street
The convent, schools and orphanage move out of Victoria Street
June 13, 1983 - 1995
Change of name from Infant Jesus Convent Orphanage and Home for Abandoned Babies to Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres
Change of name from Infant Jesus Convent Orphanage and Home for Abandoned Babies to Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres
June 13, 1995 - 1995
IJ Galilee Centre at Ang Mo Kio provides student care services and preschool programmes
IJ Galilee Centre at Ang Mo Kio provides student care services and preschool programmes
June 13, 1995 - 2008
Student care services are provided at OASIS, located within Clementi Primary School
Student care services are provided at OASIS, located within Clementi Primary School
June 13, 2008 - 2012
IJ Village is born after alteration and additions work is done at the site of IJ Home at 503 Ang Mo Kio St. 13.
IJ Village is born after alteration and additions work is done at the site of IJ Home at 503 Ang Mo Kio St. 13.
June 13, 2012 - 2014
Restructuring of services for elderly, youth and children.
Restructuring of services for elderly, youth and children.
June 13, 2014
Bursary Awards
We award bursaries, sponsored by our kind donors, to needy students.
Elderly
IJ Village is home to a group of four elderly ladies who have been lovingly cared for by the IJ Sisters since they were infants.
IJ Joy Packs
We distribute packs of daily necessities to bring God’s joy to those in need.
Outreach
We journey with our children in the different phases of their lives.
Speech & Drama
We provide speech and drama lessons as they have shown to benefit children of all ages by equipping them with invaluable skills
Student Care
We provide after school care services that nurture and develop children in a holistic manner.
Giving – Towards a City of Good
Donate or Volunteer to help Singapore
IJHCC relies totally on God’s Providence to sustain our programmes for social impact. IJHCC has been able to operate its services through the generosity of our kind of donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors. If you’d like to share your blessings with us, please click on the links below!
Become A Volunteer
Please contact us at ijvolunteers@ijhcc.org for volunteering opportunities.
Donation-In-Kind
For donations in-kind, please email ijvolunteers@ijhcc.org to enquire about our updated wish list.
GIRO Donations
Please contact us at ijvillage@ijhcc.org to arrange for
regular GIRO donations.
Online Donations
Make an online donation via giving.sg website.
Donate Via Cheque
Please make the cheque out to IJHCC and mail it to us.
* Cheque Donations: Please make the cheque out to IJHCC, and mail it to IJ Homes & Children’s Centres, 503 Ang Mo Kio Street 13, Singapore 569406.
For individuals, please indicate: Your name, address, contact number and NRIC / FIN no. on the reverse side of the cheque.
For corporations, please indicate: Company name, address, contact number, UEN no. and name of contact person on the reverse side of the cheque.