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Presentation to Special Needs

Errigal Truagh Special Needs has been running on a shoestring from its launch in 2001 and were it not for the generosity of the community and the business sector it is difficult to see that they would have been able to provide the continuous excellent service to its users and their families. Last year their subvention from Government (HSE) was cut and this put a real strain on resources but once again the committee was able to manage but just about. To achieve this cuts and reductions and savings had to be made which indeed reduced the level and variety of service offered to its users. Now this year 2012 they have to face a further cut of 5% and to come within this reduced budget can only be achieved through further cuts in what the group can do. However they hope and pray that the generosity of the community will help to sustain them through these tough times and that they will be in a position to continue with the marvellous work they are doing. Their spirits were raised on Wednesday of this week when Helen Steele, who has been a great supporter of the Centre, arrived with a donation for the funds. She was accompanied by Eugene McKenna, manager Silverhill Foods. They Committee is extremely thankful to Helen and also to Silverhill Foods for that support.
However it is a long way to December 31st 2012 and I would suggest that the Errigal Special Needs Centre be kept in mind when any individual or group is looking for a worthy cause as every little helps and I know that the Committee can make a small amount go a long way.

Our photo shows Helen McKenna accepting the Donation from Helen Steele and Eugene McKenna.