Carols for a Cause
A not-so-silent night
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Kick off the holiday season and join us for an evening of festive feasting, silent auction prizes, and live acoustic performances of your favourite Christmas songs, all in support of a worthy cause: International Justice Mission (IJM). Learn more about IJM’s anti-human trafficking work and how you can play a part.
Happening from 7:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday, 6th December at The Masons Table restaurant, located within Singapore’s historic Freemasons’ Hall. Space is limited (only 150 seats available) so get your ticket today! Ticket price includes a delectable Christmas dinner, all-night entertainment, two glasses of wine, and a donation to support International Justice Mission’s work to combat online sexual exploitation of children. |
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What is International Justice Mission? International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organisation with a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere. They’re on a mission to put the slave trade out of business by assisting governments to enforce the law. They rescue victims of slavery and other forms of violence (49,000 rescues to date), and they work with police to throw slave owners in jail (3,800 slave owners arrested to date). All of this has been accomplished by IJM in the last 22 years since their founding in Washington, D.C. One of the focus areas of IJM’s work is fighting online sexual exploitation of children. This sexual violence is a truly global epidemic that leaves millions around the world terrified in their homes, schools and neighborhoods. This kind of abuse is prevalent, particularly in the Philippines, where very young children (often under 12 years old) are subjected to this online trade. The proceeds from Carols for a Cause will go specifically toward IJM’s work to combat online sexual exploitation of children. |
What is Giving is Social?
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Where will the event be held?The Masons Table will be cooking up a festive Christmas feast buffet style. They are a restaurant and event space for all occasions, whether you're meeting for a business lunch, organising a seminar, hosting a corporate event or simply sitting by the window relaxing with a coffee or a glass of wine. Serving modern European favourites and a selection of great wines, The Masons Table offers a uniquely laid-back atmosphere, delicious food and charming service, making it a breathtaking setting for a memorable occasion. Thank you to the team of Masons Table, particularly Tim Ong, for your support for this event! |
Meet the performers
Aarika Lee
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Alarice Hong
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Angel Hagino
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Anthony Bolger
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Gabbie Genato
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Gabe Gonzales
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Ilymark Maniano
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Javi Genato
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John Friedman
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Mike Blanding |
Rianna Charisse Cardano |
Ricky Widjajakusuma
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How can I learn more about IJM and Giving is Social if I’m unable to attend the event?
We’d love to meet you and fill you in. CLICK HERE to provide your contact details, and we’ll be in touch within 72 hours to schedule a coffee catch up or a video chat.
How can I support the cause if I’m unable to attend the event?
There are many ways that you can support, even if you’re unable to join us for the event:
- Help us promote and reach more people! Repost the event information on your social media channels. CLICK HERE for the material and text that you can use.
- Purchase a ticket and gift it to someone else. Imagine the impact that you can have by sponsoring someone else’s ticket! For all you know, they might become the next justice champion for IJM! CLICK HERE.
- Donate to IJM’s efforts against online sex trafficking of children. CLICK HERE.
- Schedule a coffee or video meet-up with Joanna (Giving is Social) and Lydia (IJM) to explore partnership opportunities. CLICK HERE to provide your contact details, and we’ll be in touch within 72 hours to schedule a coffee catch up or a video chat.
How will the event proceeds be managed?
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This event will raise funds for IJM in three primary ways:
(1) Event ticket sales Event ticket sales will cover the cost of food, wine, soft drinks, as well as other miscellaneous costs (e.g. printing, photography, equipment rental, admin, etc.) The balance amount will be donated to IJM. (2) Silent auction All silent auction prizes have been fully sponsored, which means that full proceeds from the silent auction will be transferred directly to the beneficiary, less a 3.4% + SGD 0.50 (per transaction) online transaction fee deducted by Stripe (payment processing platform) when payments are made online. (3) Other donations. All IJM donations made through Giving is Social will be transferred by 13th of December 2019. Please note that an online transaction fee of 3.4% + SGD 0.50 (per transaction) will be deducted by Stripe (payment processing platform). As a way of upholding transparency, we will provide our partner beneficiary, IJM, with our comprehensive event accounting and reports within 72 hours after the event. We also release our annual fundraising summary at the end of each year which we post on the Giving is Social website. CLICK HERE to see last year’s summary for reference. |
Other things you might want to know:
What will the entertainment be like?
We’ve lined up a variety of talented local singers and musicians who will deliver an evening of heart-warming holiday cheer with your favourite Christmas carols. Singing along is encouraged.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code for the event is smart casual with some holiday flair. Cringe-worthy Christmas jumpers/sweaters will be very much welcome!
Can I take photos of the event?
Absolutely! We’d love for you to document the event and share highlights on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtags: #CarolsForACause and #GivingisSocial.
Given the sensitive nature of the anti-human-trafficking work done by IJM, there may be portions of their presentation which should not be recorded. The speaker will advise you accordingly.
What items are up for auction?
We’re busy curating a variety of silent auction prizes ranging from hotel stays to dining experiences to art pieces to private-chefs-for-hire and more. More details coming soon. Watch this space for more info.
How does the silent auction work?
To participate in the silent auction during the event, you can write down your bid on the bid sheets provided at the auction table. A minimum bid price will be set for every item on auction. If you’re the first to bid, you can meet or exceed the stated minimum bid price, but keep checking back to see if you’ve been outbid. At the end of the evening the auction will close, highest bidding winners will be announced, and the items and vouchers will be distributed on the spot. Payments can be made in check, cash, card, or through an online payment link that we’ll provide.
How can I make a donation to IJM?
CLICK HERE to donate. All IJM donations made through Giving is Social will be transferred within 72 hours. Please note that an online transaction fee of 3.4% + SGD 0.50 (per transaction) will be deducted by Stripe (payment processing platform).
We’ve lined up a variety of talented local singers and musicians who will deliver an evening of heart-warming holiday cheer with your favourite Christmas carols. Singing along is encouraged.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code for the event is smart casual with some holiday flair. Cringe-worthy Christmas jumpers/sweaters will be very much welcome!
Can I take photos of the event?
Absolutely! We’d love for you to document the event and share highlights on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtags: #CarolsForACause and #GivingisSocial.
Given the sensitive nature of the anti-human-trafficking work done by IJM, there may be portions of their presentation which should not be recorded. The speaker will advise you accordingly.
What items are up for auction?
We’re busy curating a variety of silent auction prizes ranging from hotel stays to dining experiences to art pieces to private-chefs-for-hire and more. More details coming soon. Watch this space for more info.
How does the silent auction work?
To participate in the silent auction during the event, you can write down your bid on the bid sheets provided at the auction table. A minimum bid price will be set for every item on auction. If you’re the first to bid, you can meet or exceed the stated minimum bid price, but keep checking back to see if you’ve been outbid. At the end of the evening the auction will close, highest bidding winners will be announced, and the items and vouchers will be distributed on the spot. Payments can be made in check, cash, card, or through an online payment link that we’ll provide.
How can I make a donation to IJM?
CLICK HERE to donate. All IJM donations made through Giving is Social will be transferred within 72 hours. Please note that an online transaction fee of 3.4% + SGD 0.50 (per transaction) will be deducted by Stripe (payment processing platform).