With no job, no family support, and soon, possibly no roof over their head, a Singaporean has turned to the online community with a painful question:
Where to sleep [and] shower without a home in Singapore?
In a post shared to the r/askSingapore subreddit on 3 Aug, the Reddit user revealed that they are a Singaporean citizen under the age of 35.
For context, Singaporeans under 35 are not eligible to purchase public housing unless applying with a family unit.
“Private property is definitely out of reach. Unemployed and might not be able to afford rent soon. Family support non-existent,” the original poster (OP) wrote.
They ended their post with a plea for help: “Anyone has any experience as to where I can sleep [and] maintain basic hygiene without a permanent roof and without seeking help from agencies?”
The post struck a chord with many netizens, who responded with a mix of empathy and practical advice.
One commenter shared their experience of being homeless as a child, showering at public swimming pools and sleeping at Changi Airport.
Source: Reddit
Another suggested part-time work at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), noting that it provides daily pay and meals.
Source: Reddit
One Redditor recommended the Safe Sound Sleeping Places (S3P) programme, which helps individuals find temporary shelter in their area.
Source: Reddit
A social worker also stepped in, urging the OP to visit a Family Service Centre (FSC) as soon as possible for professional support and guidance.
Source: Reddit
Though homelessness in Singapore often remains hidden, cases like these reveal the gaps in housing eligibility and support systems.
Yet amid the uncertainty, the online community’s compassionate response offers a glimmer of hope that even in the toughest moments, strangers can still extend solidarity and support.
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