Domestic abuse is the Shadow pandemic
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Shocking increase in those contacting Women s Aid
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Local woman calls on the Louth community to support Galentine s Day fundraiser for Dundalk Women s Aid
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Love is well and truly in the air this weekend, as Valentines Day brings a much-needed break from the struggles of lockdown to couples across the nation.
However, a new holiday has emerged in recent years that will see gal pals all over the world get together virtually the day before to celebrate their dearest female friendships on what is now known as Galentines Day.
The holiday first emerged in 2010 after being featured in the popular sitcom Parks and Recreation, with the character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler exclaiming it to be “best day of the year”.
Charities in Ireland and across the globe have suffered financially as most of their fundraising plans have been halted due to COVID-19.
2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for many local charities, who are also facing a greater demand for their services, at the same time as dealing with a shortfall in funds.
So in order to help out, the team at VIDA Living donated €2,500 to Women s Aid Dundalk, just in time for Christmas.
Staff at VIDA Living also put together a Giving Tree to support the work of Women s Aid. The Giving Tree facilitated the donation of items such as clothing, bedding and toiletries identified by Women s Aid as needed or in short supply, for use throughout the year by Women s Aid Dundalk in its work with women and children impacted by domestic abuse and coercive control.