[1] Founded on May 22nd 1992, CDAC's mission was to "To nurture and develop the potential of the Chinese Community in contributing to the continued success of multi-racial Singapore".

The original CDAC Logo, designed by Mr Lee Tee Song, then-art editor of Lianhe Zaobao, was launched in September.

Top portion of the lines symbolises the efforts and endeavours made by the beneficiaries for educational advancement, self-reliance and self-improvement.

The lower portion of the lines symbolises the assistance and support provided by the community, which appears as a strong and unyielding motivating force.

Within months of setting up, CDAC started providing short-term financial hardship assistance to individuals and families.