After the war, with McDermott's first donation of $50,000, and 20 acres of church land obtained by the Gabrielite Brothers, the building of Boys' Town began. In January 1948, Boys’ Town materialized.

Boys' Town Singapore is a unique Catholic institution dedicated to providing guidance, shelter, education, vocational training and practical living skills to youth. It runs a Boarding Home which is responsible for residential care for boys. The boys come from diverse backgrounds; poor & middle-class families, single-parent, restructured families, as well as intact family units. Many come at a time when facing difficulties. Their difficulties may stem from negative peer pressure, lack of supervision and care, poor parenting skills and family crisis.

Boys' Town follow a simple philosophy - God made every person good. It is committed to building a loving environment to nurture this goodness in the boys.

Their motto is - "He ain't heavy, he's my brother".