St Dominic Credit Union partners with vital Déise charities
Conan Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer at St. Dominic Credit Union, Jan O'Dwyer, Marketing Officer at St. Dominic Credit Union, and Veronica Costine, Vice Chairperson of St. Dominic Credit Union, are pictured at Tory Services.
St Dominic Credit Union (SDCU) have announced their community partnership with several vital charities in the Déise.
Waterford Marine Search and Rescue (WMSAR), Pieta Waterford and Brothers of Charity (Tory Service) have been announced as the new community partners.
The partnership will aim to bolster and support their invaluable services in Waterford.
Jan O’Dwyer, Marketing Manager at SDCU, said: “We are proud to collaborate with such dedicated and impactful organisations. Through these partnerships, we hope to contribute meaningfully to the well-being and development of our community.”
Chief Executive Officer at SDCU Conan Gallagher said: "Being involved in the community is more than just a commitment; it’s a privilege.
"We believe in the power of community and the positive change that can be achieved when we work together.”
Each charity gives life-saving service to the community.
Waterford Marine Search and Rescue are on duty 365 days a year, 24/7. They carry out suicide prevention patrols along the Suir, helping people in distress and giving them support.
The charity began in 2010 and has saved 156 people from the waters. According to WMSAR: "Our volunteers have rescued 32 people alive from the waters of the River Suir, prevented 124 people from entering the river with the intention of taking their life."
It has clocked up over 1,920 hours annually on suicide prevention patrols, saving 156 lives since 2010.
The Brothers of Charity Tory Service is based on Tramore Road Business Park, and is just one of five local branches that help people with an intellectual disability, as well as those with medical, physical and sensory needs.
They help people develop the tools to live more independently, but in the environs of a supportive community.
According to the charity: "Tory Day Services provide supports for people across a range of ages. In the main, services are provided to people who have a level of independence and are interested in building on their own skill level.
"Tory Residential Services provide supports to residents who access full time residential support across five residences. All houses are supported by social care staff."
Pieta Waterford helps people affected by suicide, whether they are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self harm, are bereaved or are looking to help a loved one with feelings of suicidal ideation.
