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DEPAUL NEWS Volume 3 | Issue 4| December 2010 2010 has been a busy year for Depaul with many achievements organisationally and 2010 has been a busy year for Depaul with many achievements organisationally and 2010 has been a busy year for Depaul with many achievements organisationally and 2010 has been a busy year for Depaul with many achievements organisationally and
among our service users. We celebrated 5 years in Northern Ireland and in Dublin we among our service users. We celebrated 5 years in Northern Ireland and in Dublin we among our service users. We celebrated 5 years in Northern Ireland and in Dublin we among our service users. We celebrated 5 years in Northern Ireland and in Dublin we
dealt with the many challenges that proposed reconfiguration of services presented for dealt with the many challenges that proposed reconfiguration of services presented for dealt with the many challenges that proposed reconfiguration of services presented for dealt with the many challenges that proposed reconfiguration of services presented for
the organisation. We face 2011 realising that further challenges remain but with an the organisation. We face 2011 realising that further challenges remain but with an the organisation. We face 2011 realising that further challenges remain but with an the organisation. We face 2011 realising that further challenges remain but with an
optimism that we can continue to deliver the best possible services to homeless people optimism that we can continue to deliver the best possible services to homeless people optimism that we can continue to deliver the best possible services to homeless people optimism that we can continue to deliver the best possible services to homeless people
in Ireland. in Ireland. in Ireland. in Ireland.
I would like to wish all staff, service users, volunteers and supporters a Merry Christmas I would like to wish all staff, service users, volunteers and supporters a Merry Christmas I would like to wish all staff, service users, volunteers and supporters a Merry Christmas I would like to wish all staff, service users, volunteers and supporters a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. Kerry Anthony, CEO Depaul Irelandand a fantastic New Year. Kerry Anthony, CEO Depaul Irelandand a fantastic New Year. Kerry Anthony, CEO Depaul Irelandand a fantastic New Year. Kerry Anthony, CEO Depaul Ireland
CELEBRATING LIFE
During Homelessness Awareness Week Depaul Ireland hosted
a 'Celebration of Life' service to celebrate life and work in the
homeless sector. At the ceremony, service users, staff,
volunteers and supporters of Depaul Ireland joined together to
celebrate the lives of those who have died and been born into
the services over the past year. The ceremony took place in
the presence of The Right Honourable, Lord Mayor of Belfast,
Councillor Patrick Convery. Music was performed by St. Patricks
College choir with a
reflection by Professor
Denis Maloney.
During 2010 Depaul in
Northern Ireland has so
far worked with 532
service users.
BE AN ANGEL...
Service users in Depaul projects worked
hard this winter to mould individual angels
for Depaul to use at the Fitzwilliam Square
Christmas market. A space was created
there for the public to paint and decorate
their own angels (far right) in return for a
small donation to Depaul. Hundreds of
people joined in this creative festive fun and
aswell as getting their own angel they also
learned about Depaul, and our work with
homeless people.
DEPAUL TO WORK IN NORTH WEST
On March 31st 2011 Depaul will
enter into a new partnership to
provide services in the North West
of the country. Through an
amalgamation with an existing
organisation in Derry – Foyle Haven
– Depaul will work with street
drinkers by continuing the existing
day service offered to this client
group. Foyle Haven sought to
partner with a larger organisation
and were drawn to Depaul by our
professionalism & experience with
a similar client group. Foyle Haven
currently works with on average 30
people per day.
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FUNDRAISING NEWS
CABARET EXTRAORDINAIRE
Depaul were one of only four groups to
have been chosen by the Lord Mayor
himself to host an event in City Hall in
2010. On March 26th the hall will become
alive with a cabaret show to include some
high profile Northern Ireland artists. It is
expected to be a truly fantastic night with a
medley of talent from the music, theatre,
magic and literary world filling the stage
with unmissable acts. Tickets will go on
sale in January.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
We are delighted to mention that community fundraising is on the
increase with a number of very successful events organised for
Depaul. From Golf classics, to 21 mile swims (above), music nights,
music stores, markets, brewery’s and quizzes our supporters have all
angles covered! The College of Anesthetists Golf Classic totalled a
whopping €6,000 raised during their event at Milltown Golf Club in
September while 21 people, encouraged along by Depaul volunteer
Michael Dunne, swam 21 miles and donated an amazing €3,655. Depaul Trustee, Paul White and his
band held a gig, Tower Records celebrated their 17th birthday in support of Depaul and Price Water
House Cooper raised €3,214 at their annual quiz while the Ember Team
Vincentians on Mission raised another €1,000. Hilden Brewery in Belfast
has supported us for the third year running. We are very grateful to all
involved and to our volunteers who support Depaul led events.
AVIVA PAINT IT RED IN SUNDIAL
Six generous and enthusiastic volunteers
from AVIVA managed to revitalise the
Sundial House dining room in one day. It’s
now in perfect shape for Christmas! Thank
you.
NEW CD TO SUPPORT
DEPAUL
Long-time Depaul Ireland
supporter Duke Special is set
to release a Ruby Murray
commemorative CD early next
year in support of our work.
The CD will include a set of
notecards, designed by
service users in Sundial
House. The pack will be
available nationwide.
SWIM 21
21 volunteers
became Team
Depaul and swam 21
miles between them.
The endeavour was
to raise funds
towards the work of
Depaul and what a
success it was. A
total of €3,655 was
raised. Thanks to all
involved.
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DEPAUL NEWS
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY DEPAUL NI!
In October Depaul Northern Ireland marked its fifth
year of providing essential services to homeless
people. In this time, seven hundred and ninety six
homeless people were supported by Depaul in its
Belfast and Dungannon projects.
Depaul CEO Kerry Anthony acknowledged the amazing
contribution all staff made to Depaul's work during
this time. She also mentioned Depaul's place as part
of a bigger, global organisation working
internationally to end homelessness and provide high
quality professional services where need is greatest.
Brian O' Kane from the Northern Ireland Housing
Executive said Depaul had done tremendous work in
five years and hoped we would continue to respond
where need is greatest in the next five. The event was
well attended and enjoyed by all.
DEPAUL NEWS Volume 3 | Issue 4| December 2010
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY International Volunteer Day was celebrated
in Belfast with an event at the Radisson
Blu hotel. Depaul EVS volunteers were
invited, along with the Volunteer
Coordinator, to a celebratory day where
volunteer expectations and plans for
European Year of the Volunteer 2011 were
discussed. A workshop on Irish history
was also on offer for those interested in
learning more about their host nation.
Depaul currently hosts 8 EVS volunteers
from across Europe who volunteer full time
for 9-12 months in a Depaul project. The
scheme is highly competitive with
hundreds of young people from across
Europe applying for the 8 coveted
positions. EVS volunteers add an extra
dimension to services through social
activities, international events, language
classes, cultural exchange and
companionship. Thanks to all Depaul
volunteers, EVS, part-time and full time.!
Depaul staff above and art work created by service user
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How long have you worked for Depaul? How long have you worked for Depaul? How long have you worked for Depaul? How long have you worked for Depaul? Six years
What did you do before Depaul? What did you do before Depaul? What did you do before Depaul? What did you do before Depaul? I initially studied business and management
and worked in hotels in Boston, Brussels and Scotland, in a variety of roles. In
2000, back in Ireland, I studied Law to assist my understanding and
opportunities in Human Resources; I have now worked in this profession for
over 12 years.
Why is the HR role important? Why is the HR role important? Why is the HR role important? Why is the HR role important? HR like Finance is a support function there to
offer clarity, guidance and direction. In organisations like Depaul where a high
value is put on people management HR has a pivotal role in ensuring equality, fair
process, opportunity and development.
What do you enjoy most in your job? What do you enjoy most in your job? What do you enjoy most in your job? What do you enjoy most in your job? The variety, the pace and the people I work
with.
Challenges in your role? Challenges in your role? Challenges in your role? Challenges in your role? The fact that no two days are the same. HR is very much
guided by policy procedure and legislation but applying these principles to
individual situations and being mindful of the impact these decisions have on the
personal lives of people can be challenging.
Best thing that could happen in Depaul? Best thing that could happen in Depaul? Best thing that could happen in Depaul? Best thing that could happen in Depaul? That despite the challenges we face in
relation to reconfiguration and economic challenges that the strength, integrity and
professionalism of our staff teams as rooted in Vincentian values will continue to
guide us in providing what is needed, when it is needed to those who need it.
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NEWS ROUND UP
HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Depaul were invited to take part
in a public discussion on
Homelessness and the recession .
Kerry Anthony addressed a large
crowd in Buswells Hotel where a
heated debate ensued. She spoke
about her belief that the true
impact of the recession on the
homeless figures would not be
seen for at least six months,
when peoples safety nets and
supports become exhausted. The
talk was held on November 19th
2010.
HOMELESSNESS & THE RECESSION
Depaul Castlehill took a very
active role in Dungannon during
Homelessness Awareness Week
NI. A cardboard box was erected
in the town square and manned
regularly by staff who spoke to
locals about our service and the
issue of homelessness (right). It
was hoped to dispel the common
stereotypes people hold about
homeless people. They also held
an open day at the service,
which was very well attended.
PRESENTS FOR ALL
The wonderful Noreen
Fahy, along with her
friends, bought a huge
range of essential items
and gifted them to all our
service users in Dublin.
This is Noreen’s fourth
year to organise this
mammoth task and all in
Depaul are very grateful.
