Catholic Welfare Services (CWS) was founded in 1959 on the spirit of the Good Shepherd to lead people to love and fulfillment, and the Spirit of the Good Samaritan to help those who have fallen along the way. Over the years, CWS has grown to become an action arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore, alleviating poverty and distress among the lost sheep of society, irrespective of race or religion, by being their caring shepherd. From its humble beginnings of providing food relief to the poor, CWS services & programmes now include HQ Services, Night Mission, Hearts@Work, St Joseph's Home, St Theresa's Home, Villa Francis Home, St Vincent Home and CWS-BT YouthReach.