I am raising money for two amazing charities that support people living on the street in Ireland and Calcutta.
The Hope Foundation supports children in some of the most deprived parts of India by providing them with education, healthcare and counselling. ThePeter McVerry Trust is comm...
Hello,
I am raising money for two amazing charities that support people living on the street in Ireland and Calcutta.
The Hope Foundation supports children in some of the most deprived parts of India by providing them with education, healthcare and counselling. ThePeter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessnessand supporting the socially disadvantaged in Ireland.
I am running 10km with work in support of and to raise awareness of these laudable charities. L K shields will double any money that I raise; I am extremely appreciative of all donations.
Calcutta Run 2017 For Peter McVerry Trust, The Hope Foundation
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Donation summary
Total raised:
€100
Offline donations
€0
Online donations
€100
About the Cause
Peter McVerry Trust
Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.
Celebrating 25 Years of HOPE
Set up in 1999 to raise funds for one girl’s home. Today The Hope Foundation (HOPE) funds 58 projects in the areas of education, healthcare, child protection, vocational training and emergency response.
HOPE works primarily with the street & slum children of Kolkata (Calcutta) and the subsequent difficulties that these children encounter. The estimated population of street children in Kolkata is over 250,000. To date HOPE has helped over 2.