Building materials firm donates €100k to homelessness charity
The Peter McVerry Trust has received a €100,000 donation to help it refurbish a small apartment block in Dublin's south inner city.
International construction firm Saint Gobain made the donation and will also lend their expertise to the project.
The six one-bedroom flats are located in a disused building on Pim Street in Dublin 8 - close to where the trust runs a hostel - and will open in February of next year.
Pat Doyle, CEO of the Peter McVerry Trust said: “We have, at present, 90,000 households on a social housing waiting list, we also see rising rents, rising property costs and rising homelessness in urban areas.
“All of this has led to increasing pressure on the homeless service providers such as the Peter McVerry Trust, and it is a relief and a fantastic move to see a company such as Saint-Gobain step forward to help us out”.
Speaking today Brian Dolan, MD for Saint-Gobain in Ireland said: “There is a deepening crisis in social housing in Ireland and we believe leading companies should put their shoulder to the wheel and return a social dividend from their success.
“Part of our corporate and social responsibility is to support our local communities, and supporting a building project for the Peter McVerry Trust is a great match in that regard.”
“A secure home is a human right that provides shelter, security and dignity. It allows an individual to lead a rewarding and meaningful life. We are delighted this donation will ensure that six individuals or families will get a chance to start over with a new home.”
