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Community Food Initiative
Empower are proud to announce that we are a Community Food Initiative (CFI) Leader 2022 – 2024. The aim of the CFI is to influence the eating habits of families with children aged 8 years to 12 years living in low-income communities. Empower, has a wealth of experience in delivering healthy eating programmes in Fingal.…
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We Can Quit Programme
In 2022, Empower We Can Quit programmes will be available to anyone aged over 18yrs. Women’s programmes will continue in-person and mixed programmes will be available online via Zoom. We Can Quit is available to anyone living in Fingal, it runs for 12 weeks and includes free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for each participant. For…
Read MoreTo Support LES: Dáil Motion 30.11.2021
Dear Elected Representative On behalf of Empower I am seeking your support on a motion coming before the Dail on the 30th of November 2021. This motion is designed to pause the speed with which a request for tender for employment services is being rolled out by the Department of Social Protection. We have provided…
Read MoreSquashy Couch Sexual Health Programme
Squashy Couch is an adolescent health and information project geared towards teenagers aged between 14-19 years. The Squashy Couch Adolescent Sexual Health Programme was devised by project staff based on the expressed needs and opinions of young people and professionals which aims to help young people make informed decisions about their sexual health. The evidence-based…
Read MoreLord Mayor meets with Local Employment Services
To mark and highlight the central role that Local Employment Services and Jobs Clubs have played in our communities over the past 25 years, Empower staff together with the Irish Local Development Network met with the Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Alison Gilliland
Read MoreAnti-Racism Protocol
We are an anti-racist organisation which stands against all forms of racism and discrimination. We want to support and promote an inclusive society in Fingal where all people, regardless of who they are, feel valued. We believe in equality for all, and we do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying and/or hate speech. We use…
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Read MoreA Christmas Toy Story – Making Christmas 2020 a little more special for vulnerable families
2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. Covid-19 has impacted on our lives in so many unexpected ways. During the first lockdown in March, Empower got involved with helping families with donated items such as food and toiletries, to help them get over a very unexpected and difficult time. We are still dealing…
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