B&Q Letterkenny

LYFS- Local Youth & Family Service is working LYFS is a voluntary community managed service for children, young people and the families of Donegal. LYFS aims- To benefit the community of Letterkenny and Donegal by the establishment, running, organising and managing of youth and family services, which promotes general and personal development by providing opportunities to develop physical, mental and social needs through the medium of learning experiences, programmes and projects. To provide needs-based youth and family support service focusing on the individual and the family and particularly to those individuals and families who do not presently access services and are at risk and/or experiencing disadvantage. Working in partnership with statutory, non-statutory agencies to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the needs of those people. It will provide the necessary support, education and guidance to young people and their families assisting them to move into a more positive position for their futures. To ensure trained professionals deliver the work through appropriate and key settings using a variety of methodology and intervention techniques including one to one work, group-work and intensive intervention Current Activities- After-School's Service,*Anger Management Intensive Support*Autism Support*Active Friday Group*Active Play- Families Programme*Big Fish Little Fish- Schools Transition Programme*Bullying Programme*Childhood/Teen Obesity Programme- Meet*Copping On- Juvenile Crime Initiative*Creative Mindfulness for Parents*Early School Leavers Programme*Health Programmes With Particular Focus On Alcohol & Drug*Healthy Estates Programme*Intellectual Disabilities Exercise Programme*Intercultural Exercise Programme*IPAS Advocacy & Support Programme*Its My Chance- Mental Health Programme 16-24yrs*Mentoring And Career Guidance *Personal/Peer Development*Parents Plus Programmes- Early Years/Children/Teen/Special Needs, ADHD & Parenting When Separated *Parenting Alone - One Family Programme*PuP- Parenting Under Pressure Programme*Seasonal Activity Programmes In Partnership With Statutory And Non Statutory Agencies*Smart Start Road Safety Programme*Supporting Physical And Mental Health -Adults With Disabilities*Streetz Donegal- Streetwork Project*Social Prescribing Project*Unemployed Wellbeing Programme

To promote animal welfare through the rescue and rehoming of small animals, dogs and cats in particular, and assisting other voluntary organisations in this work. Animals in Need Donegal is a 100% voluntary organisation located in Donegal, Ireland. We are dedicated to alleviating the suffering of domestic pets who are abandoned or injured. We work closely with the county pound to save and rehome dogs. Our main mission is ensuring animals welfare and neutering. We work tirelessly with TNR with feral cats and rescues 100's of cats and kittens every year.

The Doorway Project has been operating our Food Sense Initiative since February 2014, through distributing donations of surplus food from local businesses such as Tescos, Lidl, Aldi with the help of Food Cloud Dublin. Providing food to those in need across the community is really important to us, both in supporting those in our community who are struggling but also in reducing food waste. The Doorway Project is a community based organisation located in the Glencar/Ballyboe area of Letterkenny, our main areas of work are, Education & Training, Childcare, Youth and Community Development. We aim "To help bring together, integrate, build the capacity and celebrate the diversity of our community through the provision of accessible facilities and a range of innovative programmes in IT, arts and culture. To raise the quality of family life by enabling local parents to participate in training programmes and through low-cost quality childcare access job opportunities. To provide an open community facility to foster networking and a sense of community to occur naturally- regardless of people's background, ages or social situation. Specific Objectives Open Computer Access To introduce people of all ages to IT in friendly, supportive and welcoming environment through participation in arts-related programmes, basic courses and accredited programmes. IT Leading to Personal and Professional Development To enable community members to use IT as a conduit to building confidence and skills and to transfer these skills to the arts, assisting in community projects, and to enhance their parenting skills and to enhance employability. Arts Programmes Arts Programmes to build bridges between sections of the communities: To offer an affordable and accessible music and arts programme, to increase the understanding of local communities of other cultures, faiths, backgrounds and countries customs and traditions. Open Community House To provide a safe, family friendly and welcoming community space suitable for networking, quiet study and a place to access information. Accessible, quality childcare To offer parents affordable and subsidised childcare spaces in order for parents to avail of training, education or employment while providing children with quality care.