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Healthy Fingal – Going into 2021
In 2020, Healthy Fingal launched social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share health and wellness related information for the Fingal area. We also launched the Social Prescribing Dublin 15 project which has seen a great uptake of the service so far, to find out more email socialprescribing@empower.ie The Healthy Fingal Community Mental…
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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New year, new you? Our ‘Health Food Made Easy is the perfect place to start.
New year, new you? Ready to get back to healthier eating after the Christmas indulgence? Our next ‘Healthy Food Made Easy Course’ is kicking off on 30th January. This course focuses on cooking simple, healthy food on a budget and is open to anyone over the age of 16. You will learn how to: Improve…
Read MoreFingal not-for-profit wins Business Excellence and CSR Awards
Empower, the local development company for Fingal has been awarded ‘Best Not for Profit Organisation’ at the Fingal Dublin Business Excellence and CSR Awards 2019.
Read More#EmpowerBalbriggan campaign launched to highlight need for more supports for job-seekers
The #EmpowerBalbriggan campaign is being launched this week to highlight the need for more supports for job-seekers in the area.
Read MorePublic meeting highlights lack of childcare supports in ‘Ireland’s youngest town’
A public meeting is taking place in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, today (13.11.19) to highlight the lack of childcare available for local residents. The meeting is being organised by Empower, the local development company for Fingal. Commenting from the meeting, Adeline O’Brien, CEO of Empower, said: “Balbriggan is officially Ireland’s youngest town, with an average age…
Read More‘Our Balbriggan’ Inclusive Employer Initiative
In October, Empower hosted a workshop for employers from across Balbriggan at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin to participate in a new diversity and inclusion project. The meeting was held as part of the ‘Our Balbriggan’ Inclusive Employer Initiative and provided an opportunity for employers to share their perspectives and experiences in relation…
Read MoreUpcoming English Classes in Dublin 15
Fáilte Isteach are conversational English classes taught by local volunteers. Students come from countries around the world and classes are taught in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and give migrants the language skills needed for day-to day communication. There are a number of upcoming courses at different times of the day and week to suit a…
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