Discover Our Story
Gladiolus Place is a non-profit residential children's Home for vulnerable teenage Girls who are facing or are at risk of abuse, neglect, delinquency, and wayward behaviours.
Our Story
Gladiolus Place (formerly Andrew and Grace Home) has been a safe, healing space for vulnerable teenage Girls who have come under our wings in their time of need. In 1998, Pastor Andrew Choo and Mrs Grace Choo founded Andrew and Grace Home to provide refuge for troubled teenage Girls and sheltered protection for mothers and mothers-to-be.
In 2018, the Home was renamed and took the namesake from the Gladiolus flower which was named after the Latin word for ‘sword’ and represents strength, honour and dignity. Our hope is that each Girl who passes through Gladiolus Place will bloom with such virtues and values.
In September 2018, Ms Michelle Tan took over the management helm as Executive Director and Head of Home, and has been actively working with the Girls and Staff to drive improvements since then. The Home currently provides shelter and rehabilitation for up to 40 teenage Girls who have Child Protection concerns.
Our Vision
Every Girl Loved,
Every Life Transformed
Our Mission
For every Girl who walks through our doors –
• Healing for their brokenness
• Renewal to their minds
• Restoration to their families and communities so that they may contribute to society and fulfil their God-given destinies.
Core Values
We want our work to reflect the principles we hold dear
R espect
I ntegrity
C are
E xcellence in attitudes
D iscipline that is consistent
These are values we impart to our Girls during their stay here, and hope that they will take it with them even when they leave one day.
2023 marks a quarter of a century spent Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Families - we have begun, and continue to see ourselves doing this for years to come.
As always, Gladiolus Place is only as strong as our community, so thank you to all who have shown great warmth to us. Our hope is that each of you will continue walking with us as we journey in great endeavour!