November 2021 Issue 10 - Volume 22
SLIGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL BROUGHT OUT THE BEST
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St. Vincent de Paul expects record calls I
T’S the annual appeal – but one that’s probably more pressing this year than ever. The rising cost of energy, rent and transport – not to mention the general increase in food and household items – is putting enormous pressure on some families’ weekly budgets. The latest Society for St. Vincent de Paul statement forecasts a record number of calls for support this year, with the expectation the figure could reach almost 200,000 by the end of December. It is appealing for help from the public to assist the people who will seek its services. The society’s national president Rose McGowan said that the country is “facing a perfect storm for families contending with a cost-of-living crisis on multiple fronts”. “Energy prices are soaring, we are seeing rents rise well beyond what people can afford and increasing transport costs are also putting pressure on low-income households,” Ms. McGowan said. SVP is “deeply concerned” that over the coming months, “this crisis will come to a head as households are unable to find extra room in the budget for escalating energy costs”. “In those circumstances they will inevitably turn to SVP for help. Need is the only criteria we apply when people seek our help, but to provide that help we need the generous support of the Irish public that we are seeking through this 2021 annual appeal,” McGowan said. “We are appealing for donations to be made locally, online or over the phone that will help people through this winter and into the new year.” Continued on Page 2
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