Tipp refuge supporting women nominated for award
Clonmel’s Cuan Saor has been nominated in The BIG Christmas Giveback campaign, which seeks to give back to charities, community group and people this festive season - with €1500 in Love Tipperary Gift Cards as a possible prize
A refuge for women and children in Clonmel has been nominated in a national competition which aims to give back to unsung heroes – including charities, community groups and individuals.
People simply nominate at www.lovelocalwin.ie, with the person or organisation with the most nominations taking home a €1000 Town & City Gift Card, such as the Love Tipperary Gift Card, and one person who nominated them winning a €500 gift card.
Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge & Support Services was established in 1994 to offer support to women experiencing domestic violence. The organisation started their free-phone helpline in 1995 and opened their refuge offering short-term crisis accommodation in 2000.
Breeda Bell is service manager at Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge & Support Services and said: “Our Clonmel refuge has four apartments for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Each person is treated as an individual because no two cases are the same. We provide the support that is required such as housing support, court accompaniment, counselling. Every woman and child deserves to live a violence free life. We provide a safe space where women affected by domestic violence and abuse can make informed decisions for themselves and their children.
“Our service is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s a safe place, a confidential space and an invaluable service for women and children in need. Alongside our refuge and helpline, we offer support and information via drop in or appointment, outreach to designated clinics, child and family support, and training and awareness raising activities.
“If we won The BIG Christmas Giveback, we’d use the Love Tipperary Gift Card to buy items for the refuge such as bedding, towels and toiletries and it could also be shared among our residents this Christmas to buy toys for the children.”
The Love Tipperary Gift Card is a joint initiative between County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council, Michelle Aylward, Chief Executive at County Tipperary Chamber said: “Cuan Saor underakes vital work in our local community, supporting women and children in need. We know they could put the Love Tipperary Gift Card to great use this festive season, so please take a moment to nominate them at lovelocalwin.ie by the 28th November.”
The Love Tipperary Gift Card is part of the award winning Town & City Gift Card concept from fintech Miconex active across Ireland.
Colin Munro is the CEO of Miconex and said: “One year since the launch of the Love Tipperary Gift Card, and the card has consistently given back to the local community, making support for local simple. The BIG Christmas Giveback embodies the ethos of the Love Tipperary Gift Card, as a positive force for good in Tipperary. Congratulations to Cuan Saor for their nomination.”
Nominate Cuan Saor, or another person or organisation, in The BIG Christmas Giveback at: www.lovelocalwin.ie by November 28.