Step Into The Largest Inclusive Arts Festival At Punggol Digital District [NE Heartbeat]

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Play, Create, and Explore at Shaping Hearts 2026

Get ready for Shaping Hearts 2026, Singapore's largest inclusive arts festival celebrating the creativity and talents of artists with disabilities. From 12 to 27 September at Punggol Digital District, step into a world of art, stories and perspectives through immersive experiences of visuals, rhythm, texture and motion. Join us on 13 September for the official launch and discover how art can inspire greater understanding and inclusion.

Celebrating Courage, Creativity and Hope at Kiat Lim-Shaping Hearts Awards

Behind every artwork is a story of courage, perseverance and hope. Through the Kiat Lim–Shaping Hearts Awards 2026, 51 artists with disabilities were recognised and empowered to pursue their creative dreams, with grants awarded across the Shining, Encouraging and Budding categories.

Supporting Families, One Warm Meal at a Time

Through Warm Meals @ North East, OCBC, North East CDC and MSF are bringing nutritious, halal-certified meals closer to home for 1,000 lower-income households in Tampines, Punggol and Pasir Ris-Changi town. By providing convenient access to wholesome meals, the programme aims to ease daily pressures and ensure every family has a warm meal when it matters most.

Raising Resilient Children in the Digital Age

From handling disappointments to navigating screen use, every experience shapes a child's development. Through the session, parents and caregivers gained practical tips on building resilience, fostering healthy digital habits, and nurturing their child's emotional well-being and confidence to help them thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Celebrate Mid-Autumn with a Gift That Gives Back

This Mid-Autumn Festival, share a meaningful gift with family, friends and colleagues through the Heart Bakers @ North East Mooncake Gift Set. Lovingly handcrafted by lower-income stay-at-home parents and aspiring home bakers, every purchase supports their journey towards building skills, confidence and sustainable income opportunities. Available for pre-order now.

Working hand-in-hand with community and corporate partners, North East CDC provides interim financial and social assistance to residents in need.

Find out more about our assistance schemes here.

In collaboration with our job placement centres and partners such as Employment & Employability Institute (e2i) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) North East CDC brings employment support closer to residents.

Find out more about our employment support here.

Support Cancer Warriors Through Their Journey to Recovery

The North East Cancer Warrior Support Scheme provides vital financial assistance to eligible residents, helping those battling cancer focus on their recovery.

Sally shares how the scheme helped manage the costs during her treatment, allowing her to focus on her health. Donate to the North East Cancer Warrior Support Scheme today to support cancer warriors like Sally and uplift them through their cancer journey.