Specsavers Castlebar partners with The Family Centre to help Mayo see a warmer winter

The Family Centre is delighted to announce Specsavers Castlebar as a partner in its A Warmer Winter fundraising campaign, which aims to raise vital funds to support individuals and families across County Mayo.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the local community and helping to ensure that people facing difficult times can continue to access the care and support they need.

The Family Centre provides a range of vital emotional wellbeing and community support services to individuals and families throughout Mayo. These include low-cost counselling, bereavement support, the Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and social prescribing, helping people access support, build connections and improve their wellbeing.

While based in Castlebar, The Family Centre's work extends across the county, supporting people who may be experiencing emotional distress, grief, loneliness, isolation or other life challenges.

A Warmer Winter is a winter fundraising campaign inviting businesses, community groups and individuals across Mayo to come together and help The Family Centre continue this important work.

Fundraising initiatives such as A Warmer Winter play an important role in helping The Family Centre maintain and develop its services, ensuring that affordable and accessible support remains available to individuals and families across Mayo.

Sinéad O'Malley, head of services at The Family Centre, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Specsavers Castlebar supporting our A Warmer Winter fundraising campaign. A huge thank you to Niamh O'Connell, Rachel Murphy and Sharlene Sweeney for their generosity and enthusiasm in getting behind this initiative.

“The Family Centre supports individuals and families right across Mayo through low-cost counselling, bereavement support, the Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and social prescribing. Their support will help us continue providing these vital services to people who need them, particularly during the challenging winter months. We are incredibly grateful and hope this partnership inspires other local businesses to get involved.”

Niamh O'Connell of Specsavers Castlebar said: “We are delighted to support The Family Centre and its A Warmer Winter fundraising campaign. As a local business, giving back to our community is something we feel strongly about.

“The Family Centre provides invaluable services to people and families across Mayo, and we are proud to play a part in helping them continue this important work.

“We were particularly drawn to the campaign's positive message and the opportunity to support an organisation that makes such a meaningful difference in people's lives.”

Through A Warmer Winter, The Family Centre is encouraging businesses of all sizes, community organisations and individuals to get involved, whether by making a donation, organising a fundraising activity or helping to spread the word.

Every contribution, big or small, will help The Family Centre continue providing essential emotional wellbeing and community support services to people throughout Mayo.

Together, we can help Mayo see a warmer winter.