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Our
History

THROUGH
THE 
YEARS

1928

The Prisoners' Aid Society was formed.

1929

1956

The Singapore After-Care Association (SACA) was formed under the leadership of Chief Justice, Sir Alan Rose.
The Society became known as the After-Care Association to provide for the needs of a wider spectrum of offenders as well as detainees; neither of whom could be dealt with under the former rules.

1959

1961

The Crown granted a plot of land in Dunlop Street for the construction of a three-storey hostel. The Rotary Club of Singapore generously helped raise $20,000, persuading the Government to contribute dollar for dollar.
SACA was formally registered as a society.

1984

SACA was registered as a charity.

2000

The Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders (CARE) Network was formed, with SACA as a founding member.

2003

Association’s building undergoes major upgrading works thanks to generous funding from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2016

SACA turned 60! A new Patron joined SACA - The Honourable The Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon.
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