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What to do if you’re feeling suicidal or think a loved one might be
We all need to feel safe and confident that we can handle what life throws at us, if you… Read More →
General Wellbeing -
Thanks to all our wonderful MACS volunteers
A massive thank you to all our volunteers who have selflessly given so much to our MACS… Read More →
Volunteers Wellbeing -
Conor discovers new things to do when volunteering
I’ve learnt a lot from the young people I mentor. There’s more to do about… Read More →
Volunteers -
Olga shares her experience of being a Young Leader
I wanted to be a Young Leader in the Led by You programme because it is geared towards empowering… Read More →
Led By You Volunteers -
Celebrating achievements of MACS Volunteers in 2020/2021
It’s Volunteer Week and we want to share some of the amazing achievements and… Read More →
Volunteers -
Homeira says volunteering at MACS Muddy Paws makes you happy
My name is Homeira and I have volunteered in MACS Muddy Paws since 2019. I’d recommend… Read More →
Volunteers Your Stories -
Volunteer Mentor Sarah-Jane tells us to take the leap
My name is Sarah-Jane and I have been a Volunteer Mentor with MACS for 18 months. I have… Read More →
Volunteers Your Stories -
National Volunteer Week 2021
It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek and we want to say a BIG thank you to all our volunteers… Read More →
Volunteers -
EYH bursary boosts Conors barbering career
Conor, a young person in MACS Lisburn, was delighted to be awarded an EYH Bursary. Conor… Read More →
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If life gives you lemons, make lemonade
The Covid-lockdown was tough for all, but the staff and young people at MACS Lisburn… Read More →
Team Updates -
Chartered Institute of Housing Awards Arrive
Look what arrived in the post today!! No, not our matching dresses – our amazing… Read More →
Awards Team Updates -
Ruby’s Wellbeing Journey
A big congratulations to Ruby and Dearbhlagh who finished their mentoring match last… Read More →
Wellbeing Your Stories -
Lush Belfast donate goodies for our young people
A massive thank you to @lushbelfast for their wonderful donation of bath bombs and… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising -
Happy Easter Eating in Belfast Housing
Our young people in Belfast Housing have had a very tasty Easter! Thank you to Karen from… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising -
Easter egg donation for young people on Newry
MACS Newry want to say a massive thank you to Karen Wallace at CEF of Ireland for their… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising -
Led By You meet with LFT Charitable Trust
Last night, our Young Leaders met with representatives from LFT Charitable Trust to… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising Led By You -
A gift for our young mums on Mothers Day
Thank you so much The Hygiene Bank Northern Ireland for these beautiful donations for… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising -
Staff and volunteers attend Small Worlds workshop
Staff and volunteers recently took part in a Small World workshop where we met some fantastic… Read More →
Wellbeing -
Ronan finishes his journey with Wellbeing Service
A big well done to Ronan for finishing his journey with the Wellbeing Service this week… Read More →
Wellbeing -
Prison Resettlement Project wins Housing Award
We are proud to announce that we have won the Chartered of Housing Award for Excellence… Read More →
Awards -
Jimmy Somerville supports End Youth Homelessness Campaign
Jimmy Somerville has released a beautiful new cover single, ‘everything must change’,… Read More →
Donations / Fundraising -
Volunteer Mentors raising spirits during Lockdown
The MACS Wellbeing Team would love to thank all the matched volunteers who have gone… Read More →
General Volunteers Wellbeing -
This Is My Story: Only a Phone Call Away
In Episode 5, one of our brave young people talks about the help she got with housing issues.… Read More →
Video Your Stories -
Amanda talks about Children’s Mental Heath Week 2021
This week is Place2Be Children’s Mental Heath Week. Amanda, our School’s… Read More →
Wellbeing -
MACS projects shortlisted for three housing awards
MACS are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for 3 awards in this year’s CIH Housing… Read More →
Awards General -
Led By You Blog (No.10) by Eve
Hi all, this is the final Led By You blog of 2020. To celebrate the end of the year, Young… Read More →
Blogs Led By You -
Mary’s Blog: Did someone say puppies? December 20
Okay, so I need some help – maybe COVID19 is turning us all a bit bonkers, but should I be… Read More →
Blogs Team Updates -
Out of hours help for young people over Christmas
Signing off now for the holidays folks. Hope you all have a happy & peaceful Christmas!… Read More →
General -
Santa visits MACS!
Lisburn MACS had a visit from the man himself, Mr Claus! Santa has a very special message… Read More →
Team Updates -
Festive cheer has hit MACS Lisburn
The staff and young people have worked hard to decorate the house just in time for Christmas,… Read More →
Team Updates
News
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