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With the support of grassroots leaders and the government, and through generous donations, the JSSC was able to house itself in its present excellent location, with purpose-built facilities designed to serve the public. The strong partnership between the Self-Help Groups and the Central Singapore CDC is evident in the many far-reaching programmes and services offered at the JSSC.
Some of the programmes, services and activities organised included ad-hoc projects, informative talks, seminars and courses on culture and practices of the different races in Singapore, camps, revision and enrichment classes, computer courses, library services, student care, youth dance, music programmes, job matching and career counselling services, and other social assistance services. Since the start of its operations, the Centre has reached out to children, youth and elderly of all races in the community.
Recognition for the efforts of the Self-Help Groups came from the highest levels, with President S R Nathan officially opening the CS JSSC on 23rd September 2000.
On 27 May 2007 , the Central Singapore Joint Social Service Centre was repositioned and given a new identity – OnePeople.sg. With its repositioning, the 5 CDCs have joined together with the Self-Help groups and the People's Association to come on board to support OnePeople.sg to focus its efforts on race relations and to champion racial harmony initiatives in Singapore. The launch took place in conjunction with the Community Development Councils (CDCs) 10th Anniversary Celebrations.
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