We want to reassure the community: Pieta is continuing to support Waterford. Over the coming months, we will be moving to a new co-located space, ensuring that our services remain accessible, sustainable, and focused on those who need them most.Our priority remains unchanged — to provide compassionate, in-person therapy and support, alongside our phone and video services. While we will transition from a standalone building, people in Waterford will continue to access support in a way that works best for them.This evolution reflects our commitment to strengthening Pieta for the future, allowing us to continue delivering vital frontline services for years to come.

As Christmas lights brighten our streets and families prepare for celebrations, it's a sobering reminder that not everyone experiences this season with joy. For some across Waterford and the South East, the festive period brings profound loneliness and struggle. But one story from this year offers powerful hope—a testament to what becomes possible when a community refuses to turn away.

At 19, Mark spent Christmas alone in a broken-down car, battling epilepsy, rats, and crushing loneliness. This is how the kindness of strangers helped him find a place to call home.

Tammy Darcy, Founder and CEO of The Shona Project, meets President Barack Obama

The event saw over €160,000 in funds raised for four local charities this year