Who We Help

The women we help have transitioned to independent living away from a violent or abusive partner, are too sick with chronic illness to function in the workplace or have fallen on hard times and are living alone. All of them have suffered a trauma that leaves them feeling vulnerable. Some women need help to get through their day to day lives. Our support makes them feel a little better about their situation. We want them to know we care.

How We Help 

We commit €1,980 annually to each woman who makes a formal application that is vetted by our committee. We commit for 3 years at least and review after that. Women are referred to us through Saoirse Women’s Refuge, the local parish, or Alex Alumnae.

I was delighted to receive my cheque. Last week my bank card was declined in Dunnes Stores and I had to leave my groceries at the checkout. With your cheque, I am now able to stock up on rice, lentils, fruit and vegetables and pay my ESB bill.

I had been very neglectful about visiting the dentist as I was very worried about the cost.  I had broken fillings and was in a lot of pain.  With the bursary grant I was able to get urgent dental treatment, thank you so much for your help.

Thank you for my cheque. It makes a huge difference to me. I am finally moving to a disabled adapted house after 14 years on the housing list. I will no longer have to sleep on the couch because I haven’t been able to get up the stairs.

What a lovely surprise to receive another hamper from you this year, I never take it for granted! It is always filled with so many delights; it means so much to think of the girls choosing so many thoughtful gifts for me.  It is the only gift I receive at this time of the year.  It makes my Christmas bearable.