As the countdown to Christmas 2022 continues, readers of the Athlone Advertiser are reminded of the need to support their local causes this festive season.
The We Act campaign is about celebrating the value and impact of Ireland’s almost 35,000 charities and community groups, each providing crucial services dedicated to making our world a better place.
Day in, day out, charities, community groups and individuals work tirelessly to build thriving communities, inspiring and igniting change all around them. They are the glue that hold local communities together.
Indeed, research undertaken by the campaign has found that three-quarters of people believe that the lives of the vulnerable in society would be impacted if charities disappeared overnight.
So, whether it’s snatching up a bargain gift at your local charity boutique, or throwing a few bob in the bucket for the choir singing merrily on the street, or jumping in some ice-cold waters on Christmas Day to raise funds, your generosity of spirit in supporting those most in need is vital.
If you are already contemplating some New Year resolutions, why not consider joining the more than one million volunteers around the country and consider how you can give back in 2023?
Simply check out www.weact.ie/volunteer to discover the role to suit you!
