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Thousands in funding for two Limerick-based youth groups

Jasmin Griffin, 3 Nov

TWO YOUTH organisations have been successful in receiving a share of

€100k funding from VHI and the Irish Youth Foundation (IYF).

Southill Hub, which works with community members to run youth clubs,

provide social activities and operate a community café, received

funding to deliver a physical fitness programme with an additional

focus on mental wellbeing for the community.

In addition, NiteLine, a student-run listening and information service

for third-level students, are expanding their service and opening a

branch in Limerick city.

Now in its third year, the VHI Health and Wellbeing Fund, supports

projects that aim to strengthen resilience in young people and help

them manage anxiety.

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Non-profit organisations who work with young people in Cork, Donegal,

Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Limerick were invited to apply for a share

of the €100,000 Fund.

Karen Yelverton, Corporate Account Manager, VHI, said: We are delighted

that this year another thirteen innovative projects are benefitting

from our Health & Wellbeing Fund, instilling a health and wellbeing

mindset into the young people they work with.”

Continuing, she added: “The uptake and reaction to the programme has

been very positive and demonstrates how important this training is.“