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Choose Gifts With Purpose This Valentine’s Day

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February 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
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Valentine’s Day often comes with familiar gestures: a bouquet, a card, a thoughtful gift. But love doesn’t have to stop there.

This year, you can choose gifts that carry meaning beyond the moment — gifts that support someone’s chance at work, belonging and dignity, right here in Singapore.

At CFS, we support causes that create pathways to work, belonging and dignity in Singapore. Here are a few social enterprises and charities you can purchase from this Valentine’s Day, so you can spread the love — and do good — at the same time.

1. ART:DIS Studio

Image credit: ART:DIS Studio

For a Valentine’s Day gift that feels personal and purposeful, ART:DIS Studio transforms original artwork by artists with disabilities into stylish lifestyle products.

From silk scarves and twillies to socks, T-shirts, cardholders and travel bags, each piece features original designs while supporting artists through royalties and creative livelihoods.

What to get: Artwork merchandise, licensed designs, bespoke items
Who it supports: Persons with disabilities
Shop online: https://artdis-studio.com/collections

2. Artisan Collab by SPD

Image credit: Artisan Collab by SPD

Artisan Collab provides employment and vocational training for persons with disabilities.

Through this initiative, handcrafted and artist-designed merchandise showcases their skills and creativity, while supporting pathways to confidence, independence and meaningful work.

What to get: Drinkware, lifestyle products, bags, pouches
Who it supports: Persons with physical or sensory disabilities
📍 Retail store: 2 Peng Nguan Street, SPD Ability Centre, Singapore 168955

Shop online: https://artisancollab.shop/collections

3. Arts@Metta

Image credit: Arts@Metta

Arts@Metta features batik-inspired lifestyle products that blend contemporary design with traditional craft.

These thoughtfully made items reflect the skills and creativity of their makers, creating pathways to meaningful employment for persons with mild intellectual disabilities, while offering gifts with a story behind them.

What to get: Thermal flasks, batik pouches, sling bags, tote bags
Who it supports: Persons with mild intellectual disabilities
📍 Retail store: Metta Welfare Association – 32, Simei St 1, Level 1, Metta Building, Singapore 529950

Shop online: https://shop.metta.org.sg/?StoreID=0d4bc9aa-554d-4689-81ad-1647f6308ed4&Service=PickUp&lang=EN

4. JOURNEY by TOUCH Community Services

Image credit: JOURNEY by TOUCH Community Services

JOURNEY is an award-winning Singapore brand under TOUCH Community Services that showcases the creative talents of persons with intellectual disabilities. Through thoughtfully designed lifestyle items, their artworks are shared with the wider public and corporate partners — turning creativity into meaningful work opportunities.

What to get: Tote bags, notebooks, art prints, coasters, umbrellas
Who it supports: Persons with intellectual disabilities
Shop online: https://www.journeyspecial.com/collections/

5. MINDS Crafts

Image credit: MINDS

MINDS Crafts features items created by persons with intellectual disabilities, offering opportunities for skill-building and inclusive employment. Each purchase supports dignity through work and the joy of creating something meaningful.

What to get: Crafts, handmade items, giftable keepsakes
Who it supports: Persons with intellectual disabilities
Shop online: https://eshop.minds.org.sg/product-category/craft/

6. Mustard Tree Singapore

Image credit: Mustard Tree Singapore

Through its range of products, Mustard Tree creates meaningful work opportunities for persons with special needs. In addition to floral arrangements, it offers handmade accessories and home décor pieces that feel warm, personal and thoughtfully crafted.

What to get: Flowers, handmade bags, pouches, home decorations
Who it supports: Persons with special needs, including youths and adults
📍 Retail store: 1 Jurong East Street 21 #02-16, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore 609606
Shop online: https://www.mustardtree.com.sg/shop

7. Social Gifting

Image credit: Social Gifting

Social Gifting supports mothers, seniors and caregivers in earning income and finding purpose through crafting. Their handmade items, including charms, cards and crocheted bouquets, make simple yet meaningful gifts.

What to get: Handmade charms, keychains, cards, soaps, festive gift packs
Who it supports: Mothers, seniors, caregivers, and persons with chronic illnesses
Shop online: https://www.social-gifting.com/collections

8. The Art Faculty by Autism Resource Centre (ARC)

Image credit: The Art Faculty

The Art Faculty showcases artwork by artists on the autism spectrum, transforming their creations into everyday products that are both functional and expressive.

Each purchase supports artists through royalties and inclusive employment opportunities, helping build confidence, independence and pride through meaningful work.

What to get: Drinkware, homeware, travel and work essentials
Who it supports: Persons with autism
📍 Flagship store, gallery & café: Enabling Village, 20, Lengkok Bahru, #01-07, Singapore 159053
Shop online: https://www.theartfaculty.sg/en-sg/gift-guide

9. YWCA of Singapore

Image credit: YWCA of Singapore

Crafted by women from marginalised backgrounds, YWCA’s handmade items support skills development and income generation. These thoughtfully made pieces carry quiet strength and intention, reflecting the dignity of meaningful work.

What to get: Handwoven accessories, bags, home decorations
Who it supports: Women from marginalised backgrounds
📍 Retail store: 254 Outram Road, Singapore, 169051
Shop online: https://ywca.org.sg/shop/ 

Gift with Purpose

When a gift is already part of the celebration, choosing one with purpose can extend its impact — turning a simple gesture into support for meaningful livelihoods and inclusion.

At CFS, we believe that everyday choices can make a difference when we come together. This Valentine’s Day, let your love go further by supporting pathways to work, belonging and dignity in Singapore.

Valentine’s Day often comes with familiar gestures: a bouquet, a card, a thoughtful gift. But love doesn’t have to stop there.

This year, you can choose gifts that carry meaning beyond the moment — gifts that support someone’s chance at work, belonging and dignity, right here in Singapore.

At CFS, we support causes that create pathways to work, belonging and dignity in Singapore. Here are a few social enterprises and charities you can purchase from this Valentine’s Day, so you can spread the love — and do good — at the same time.

1. ART:DIS Studio

Image credit: ART:DIS Studio

For a Valentine’s Day gift that feels personal and purposeful, ART:DIS Studio transforms original artwork by artists with disabilities into stylish lifestyle products.

From silk scarves and twillies to socks, T-shirts, cardholders and travel bags, each piece features original designs while supporting artists through royalties and creative livelihoods.

What to get: Artwork merchandise, licensed designs, bespoke items
Who it supports: Persons with disabilities
Shop online: https://artdis-studio.com/collections

2. Artisan Collab by SPD

Image credit: Artisan Collab by SPD

Artisan Collab provides employment and vocational training for persons with disabilities.

Through this initiative, handcrafted and artist-designed merchandise showcases their skills and creativity, while supporting pathways to confidence, independence and meaningful work.

What to get: Drinkware, lifestyle products, bags, pouches
Who it supports: Persons with physical or sensory disabilities
📍 Retail store: 2 Peng Nguan Street, SPD Ability Centre, Singapore 168955

Shop online: https://artisancollab.shop/collections

3. Arts@Metta

Image credit: Arts@Metta

Arts@Metta features batik-inspired lifestyle products that blend contemporary design with traditional craft.

These thoughtfully made items reflect the skills and creativity of their makers, creating pathways to meaningful employment for persons with mild intellectual disabilities, while offering gifts with a story behind them.

What to get: Thermal flasks, batik pouches, sling bags, tote bags
Who it supports: Persons with mild intellectual disabilities
📍 Retail store: Metta Welfare Association - 32, Simei St 1, Level 1, Metta Building, Singapore 529950

Shop online: https://shop.metta.org.sg/?StoreID=0d4bc9aa-554d-4689-81ad-1647f6308ed4&Service=PickUp&lang=EN

4. JOURNEY by TOUCH Community Services

Image credit: JOURNEY by TOUCH Community Services

JOURNEY is an award-winning Singapore brand under TOUCH Community Services that showcases the creative talents of persons with intellectual disabilities. Through thoughtfully designed lifestyle items, their artworks are shared with the wider public and corporate partners — turning creativity into meaningful work opportunities.

What to get: Tote bags, notebooks, art prints, coasters, umbrellas
Who it supports: Persons with intellectual disabilities
Shop online: https://www.journeyspecial.com/collections/

5. MINDS Crafts

Image credit: MINDS

MINDS Crafts features items created by persons with intellectual disabilities, offering opportunities for skill-building and inclusive employment. Each purchase supports dignity through work and the joy of creating something meaningful.

What to get: Crafts, handmade items, giftable keepsakes
Who it supports: Persons with intellectual disabilities
Shop online: https://eshop.minds.org.sg/product-category/craft/

6. Mustard Tree Singapore

Image credit: Mustard Tree Singapore

Through its range of products, Mustard Tree creates meaningful work opportunities for persons with special needs. In addition to floral arrangements, it offers handmade accessories and home décor pieces that feel warm, personal and thoughtfully crafted.

What to get: Flowers, handmade bags, pouches, home decorations
Who it supports: Persons with special needs, including youths and adults
📍 Retail store: 1 Jurong East Street 21 #02-16, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore 609606
Shop online: https://www.mustardtree.com.sg/shop

7. Social Gifting

Image credit: Social Gifting

Social Gifting supports mothers, seniors and caregivers in earning income and finding purpose through crafting. Their handmade items, including charms, cards and crocheted bouquets, make simple yet meaningful gifts.

What to get: Handmade charms, keychains, cards, soaps, festive gift packs
Who it supports: Mothers, seniors, caregivers, and persons with chronic illnesses
Shop online: https://www.social-gifting.com/collections

8. The Art Faculty by Autism Resource Centre (ARC)

Image credit: The Art Faculty

The Art Faculty showcases artwork by artists on the autism spectrum, transforming their creations into everyday products that are both functional and expressive.

Each purchase supports artists through royalties and inclusive employment opportunities, helping build confidence, independence and pride through meaningful work.

What to get: Drinkware, homeware, travel and work essentials
Who it supports: Persons with autism
📍 Flagship store, gallery & café: Enabling Village, 20, Lengkok Bahru, #01-07, Singapore 159053
Shop online: https://www.theartfaculty.sg/en-sg/gift-guide

9. YWCA of Singapore

Image credit: YWCA of Singapore

Crafted by women from marginalised backgrounds, YWCA’s handmade items support skills development and income generation. These thoughtfully made pieces carry quiet strength and intention, reflecting the dignity of meaningful work.

What to get: Handwoven accessories, bags, home decorations
Who it supports: Women from marginalised backgrounds
📍 Retail store: 254 Outram Road, Singapore, 169051
Shop online: https://ywca.org.sg/shop/ 

Gift with Purpose

When a gift is already part of the celebration, choosing one with purpose can extend its impact — turning a simple gesture into support for meaningful livelihoods and inclusion.

At CFS, we believe that everyday choices can make a difference when we come together. This Valentine’s Day, let your love go further by supporting pathways to work, belonging and dignity in Singapore.

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