Written by adminPosted in NewsFebruary 6, 2012
This is a piece of graffiti / art that was painted by a client on the wall in the backyard of our Tralee Hostel.
“They can’t see us, they can’t hear us, we have no voice. We are a family, we’re hungry , we’re tired, we’re ashamed, we’re Homeless.”
This piece of graffiti reflects the expressed fears, anxiety, stress and embarrassment that homeless people present with on first contact with our services.
Written by adminPosted in NewsFebruary 5, 2012
Minister for Housing Jan OSullivan and Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan visited Bro. Russell Home on Mulgrave Street on 20th Jan 2012 to be briefed on our proposed redevelopement of the hostel . The minister’s met with clients and staff and examined the facilities there. A meeting was held in the Hostel which was conducted by Michael Goulding CEO Novas, and attended by both Minister’s, Tom ODonnell TD, Kieran Lehane Director of Housing Limerick City council , Shane ODoherty, Housing Dept, Limerick City Council, Rob Louth Homelessness co-ordinator Limerick City Council, Tony Quilty, HSE , Anne Cronin Novas and Michael McCoy Novas. The Minister’s were impressed with the work being done in what Minister Phil Hogan said was a very specialised Homeless hostel. Agreement was reached that the facility was in urgent need of renovation which we hope to start in the very near future. Click here to see the photo gallery
Written by adminPosted in NewsJanuary 5, 2012
MORE than 300 people across Limerick donated over €15,000 worth of gifts to a Christmas toy appeal to help some of the city’s least fortunate
Social inclusion charity Novas Initiatives, based in Mungret Street, once again organised the appeal, with members of the public asked to donate toys and food to needy families across the city.
And Limerick’s generous public responded in their droves, with this year’s toy appeal the most successful in recent years.
To read full article on Limerick Leader , Click here,
Written by adminPosted in NewsNovember 21, 2011
The Annual Christmas toy appeal is now taking place . We would be very grateful if you would consider participating in our Toy Appeal.
Even if you can’t , you can help us by sending this email to others on your mailing list. We work with families who are not able to provide toys for their children at Christmas, any donation to our Christmas Toy appeal would be very welcome.
Please email michelle.kennedy@novas.ie or call any of the family support staff at 061 468033.
Written by adminPosted in NewsNovember 7, 2011
The contract for the refurbishment of McGarry House was signed on 8th July 2011 with LM Keating Ltd as the main contractor. Work commenced on site on the 2nd August 2011 and the first phase is expected to be handed to Novas during the last week in February 2012, with the full refurbishment due to be complete in August 2012.
Pictured here signing the contract for the refurbishment are from the left are Gearoid Joyce and Lorchan Hoyne, for L & M Keating Ltd, Building and Civil Engineering contractors , Michael Flynn Chairman , Novas board of Directors and Michael McCoy , Novas .
