openingdoors Winter 2017 Volume 12 Issue 2
New Housing First Partnership Launched
Inside this issue: Message from the CEO Housing First Developments
Peter McVerry Trust launched a new Housing First international partnership on Thursday, 19th October in Croke Park, Dublin.
Inside our Services St Agatha’s Court Opening Doors Appeal Fundraising News and Events
Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 9th December St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Now in its 9th year, Peter McVerry Trust invites you to its annual Christmas Carol Concert in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, on December 9th, at 7.30pm. We are delighted to announce that the Boys of The Palestrina Choir, Soprano Eileen Coyle and The Island of Ireland Peace Choir, will perform a selection of seasonal and popular carols and songs at the event. The event will once again be hosted by broadcaster Pat Kenny. Tickets cost €30.00 each and can be purchased online at www.pmvtrust.ie/shop or by calling +353 (0)1 823 0776. Purchase tickets from
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Housing First, a highly successful model of housing and supporting particularly vulnerable people in homelessness, is a cornerstone of Peter McVerry Trust’s approach to ending homelessness. The new partnership will see the creator and founder of Housing First, Dr Sam Tsemberis and his organisation Pathways Housing First Institute provide accreditation, Dr. Sam Tsemberis - Founder of Pathways Housing First Institute speaking in at the launch of Peter McVerry Trust’s advice and monitoring to Peter international Housing First partnership, Dublin October 2017 McVerry Trust. This will ensure our Housing First work fully meets the fidelity of the Housing First model and meet international best practice. Read more about Housing First inside.
Christmas Cards
The 2017 range of Christmas Cards is now available to view and buy on our website www.pmvtrust.ie/shop or through the order form enclosed with this newsletter. We would like to once again extend our sincere thanks to our card sponsors, The Gaiety Theatre and Olympia Theatre. Their generosity in fully sponsoring our range of Christmas cards, ensures that all funds from the sale of the cards goes directly towards supporting people experiencing homelessness. Purchas e
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