Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has renewed its partnership with Community Chest (ComChest) with a three-year commitment to donate S$1 million (US$762,514) to support vulnerable communities in Singapore.
A partner of ComChest since 2023, MHR will contribute S$500,000 in 2025, followed by S$250,000 annually in 2026 and 2027. The donations will support children with special needs and at-risk youth, key focus areas for ComChest. MHR will also continue its support for ComChest’s Change for Charity initiative, which benefits over 200 critical social service programmes.
Since 2022, MHR has implemented inclusive hiring practices, actively employing individuals with disabilities as part of its commitment to creating an equitable workplace. Department heads are trained to understand the unique needs of these team members and to match them with roles that suit their strengths. Duties are tailored to provide a supportive environment, and each employee is paired with an experienced work buddy and offered flexible arrangements, such as reduced starting hours, to ensure smooth integration into the workforce.
Welcoming the partnership, Community Chest chairman Chew Sutat shared: “Millennium Hotels and Resorts is leading by example in sustainable philanthropy through their three-year commitment in partnering Community Chest to support over 82,000 individuals and families in need. On top of a longer-term approach to uplifting lives, their generous contribution also qualifies for the SG Gives matching grant, which multiplies the impact of their donations.”
Kwek Eik Sheng, City Developments Limited group COO and executive director of MHR, said: “When we first partnered with ComChest in 2023, our aim was to extend our impact beyond the hospitality industry. With this pledge, we are taking a bigger leap in our commitment to giving, honouring all who have supported us throughout the years and contributed to our success today. Together, we hope to strengthen resilience within the community and rally more businesses and individuals to create more opportunities to support those in need.”
Saurabh Prakash, interim chief operating officer and chief commercial officer, MHR, added: “The hotel industry offers many opportunities and pathways. With the right training, right job placement and the right support system in place, our special needs employees have found their sense of belonging and adapting well to the fast-paced environment and high volume of guest interactions.”
MHR’s other initiatives to drive long-term and sustainable social impact include supporting over 200 programmes from 2025 to 2027, focusing on disability inclusion, youth empowerment, family resilience, mental health advocacy, and elderly care. To mark its renewed partnership with ComChest, MHR will host its Annual Charity Dinner on August 29, 2025, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The company is also rallying employee donations for SGSHARE, a nationwide initiative by Community Chest, and sponsoring a monthly meal programme for The Salvation Army’s Gracehaven Children’s Home, ensuring children in need receive nutritious meals each month.
