The Yellow Ribbon Project.

The Yellow Ribbon Project seeks to engage the community in giving ex-offenders a second chance at life. It hopes to inspire a ripple effect of concerted community action to support ex-offenders and their families.

The vision of the Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders (CARE) Network is to offer hope, confidence and opportunities for reforming offenders.

• YELLOW RIBBON CONCERT 2008
  Saturday, 6 Sep 2008, 7.30pm
  The Max Pavilion, Singapore Expo
  Free Admission (*Tickets have been fully redeemed.)
• “OUR CROSSROADS”,
  YELLOW RIBBON JOURNEY EXHIBITION
  Friday - Sunday, 12 - 14 Sep 2008
  Marina Square, Central Atrium, 11am – 9pm
  Free Admission
  An experiential exhibition showcasing the experiences of inmates, ex-offenders and their family members for the community to gain greater insights into their lives as well as the roles that the community can play to support their successful reintegration.
• RE-CONNECTION, THE YELLOW RIBBON COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION
  Thursday - Sunday, 20 – 23 Nov 2008
  Singapore Botanic Gardens, 10am – 6pm
  Free Admission
  The Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition revolves around the theme of 'Re-connection', which illustrates the offender's rehabilitation journey to reconnect with him or herself, with family, employment, faith and the community at large. Art pieces can be purchased at the charity sale on-site.
  

The wearing of the Yellow Ribbon is an active display of the community willingness to "Help Unlock the Second Prison" and a show of support for ex-offenders and their families. Each ribbon is handmade by an inmate, and symbolizes his/her hope for acceptance. Join thousands of others in an act of acceptance by wearing a Yellow Ribbon in the month of September.

Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
Tony Orlando (1966)
I'm coming home, I've done my time
Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine
If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free
Then you'll know just what to do
If you still want me
If you still want me

Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do you still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree

Bus driver, please look for me
Coz I couldn't bear to see what I might see
I'm really still in prison
And my love, she holds the key
A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free
I wrote and told her please

Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do you still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree

Now the whole damned bus is cheering
And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree