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Despite facing notable ‘staffing shortages and complex social and economic challenges, COPE Galway’s work supported 3,427 people in the Galway community last year, it has been revealed in its annual report.

The Positive Ageing Week Local Heroes Exhibition launched in Galway City Museum on October 1.

More than 20,000 meals have been donated to people in Galway experiencing food insecurity thanks to a partnership between Deliveroo Ireland and food distribution charity, FoodCloud.

The University of Galway Tax Clinic, which aims to aid people from marginalised or under-represented sections of society in understanding their entitlements, tax rights and responsibilities and how to manage their own tax affairs.

Fifty Galway business leaders have raised an incredible €253,814 from their participation in COPE Galway’s 10th annual business leaders’ Sleep Out over 12 hours on Shop Street last December.

Modh Eile House, the new home of COPE Galway’s domestic abuse services for women and children in Galway, has secured an Irish Council for Social Housing Allianz Community Housing award for 2021.

While 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenge due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, it was also a year in which we witnessed the very best of society.

COPE Galway has announced that Michael Smyth has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. The local charity provides services across Galway for people who experience homelessness, domestic abuse and for older people requiring nutritional and social supports.

As we begin a new year and as I prepare to step down from my role of 23 years as CEO of COPE Galway, my reflections on the last 12 months lead me in a number of directions.

Twenty-nine Galwegians will once again don their warmest coats and hats to sleep out on Shop Street for the homeless.