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The changing face of poverty
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Having a job is no longer a guarantee that you will stay out of poverty. You may be working in a low paid position, have a zero hour contract, or a part-time post. Or you may earn what appears on paper to be a reasonable income but have very high outgoings in terms of rent or childcare. You may be struggling financially from week-to-week with no real chance of ever getting your finances on an even keel.
SVP Galway needs new volunteers
If you are interested in helping your community through volunteering, you can attend the SVP Open Evening at the Menlo Park Hotel on Jan 16, 2024, at 7.30pm.
Help SVP in any way you can
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is active in every community in Galway city and county and is available, on a strictly confidential basis, to anyone feeling they need help for any reason, according to Seamus McManus, SVP Galway Area President.
Castlebar SVP launches its Education and Training Bursary for 2022/23
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A volunteer with the Castlebar conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has noted the increasing difficulties local families are experiencing in day-to-day living: increased fuel costs for travel to work and increased heating costs for those working from home, etc.
Two Mayo Vincent's charity shops win awards in SVP national competition
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Two Vincent’s charity shops in Mayo have won awards in the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) national retail competition.
SVP West region supports 330 families with energy costs, supported by donation from Nephin Energy
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The West Region of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has provided direct financial support to 330 families in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in recent months to help alleviate their energy costs.
SVP West region supports 330 families with energy costs, supported by donation from Nephin Energy
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The West Region of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has provided direct financial support to 330 families in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in recent months to help alleviate their energy costs.
Mayo SVP launches recruitment campaign
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Following a record number of calls for help in 2021, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Mayo has launched a regional campaign seeking volunteers.
Nephin Energy Donates €50,000 to SVP West Region
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Nephin Energy, a leading domestic producer of natural gas and main stakeholder in the Corrib Gas Field in County Mayo, has donated €50,000 to the Society of St Vincent de Paul’s (SVP) West Region.