'We are really concerned that the need is higher than previous years'
A West Belfast community organisation, which runs an annual Christmas donation drive to help local families, has said the cost of living crisis means "the need is higher this year" compared to previous years.
It also offers a range of family support services and ‘in-house’ family learning programmes along with support services to ethnic minority children and families, outreach programmes into communities and schools plus therapeutic services and a sensory room for children. "This year we know that there are so many families struggling. We know that some families who had in the past been able to donate have now found themselves not in a position to do so," she said.
"Some local businesses/organisations and clubs such as The Bullring Convenience Store, Cumann Spóirt an Phobail, Corpus Christi Parish, Top of the Rock Healthy Living Centre as well as families and local people have all donated."
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Road closures in place for 'Christmas in Belfast' opening event in city centreA number of road closures are in place on Saturday to facilitate the official opening of Christmas in Belfast city centre
Læs mere »
First look inside Belfast Christmas Market as it opens to publicThis year's market is made up of 40% local traders
Læs mere »
Belfast social pictures as countdown to Christmas beginsParty season is here!
Læs mere »
Connswater Grove homes evacuated after device found in east BelfastArmy bomb disposal experts are at the scene at Connswater Grove, close to the Sydenham Bypass.
Læs mere »
East Belfast: PSNI attend security alert after report of a 'suspicious device'Cordons are in place and a number of homes have been evacuated
Læs mere »
East Belfast: Police at scene of second security alertA second security alert is underway in east Belfast after a suspicious object was discovered on the Newtownards Road, PoliceServiceNI say
Læs mere »