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Can you help us support our young parents this Christmas?
2021 has been a difficult year for everyone, especially for parents. Here at MACs, we… Read More →
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Autumn Crafternoons
A big thank you to Women’s Tec for helping us host our November Crafternoons group.… Read More →
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It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎅🎄
The staff and young people in Lisburn MACS came together to deck the halls in style! Support… Read More →
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Day 3 – Celebrating Work Life Week
Working at MACS is so much more than just a job. Our amazing staff and volunteers make… Read More →
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Day 2 – Celebrating Work Life Week
We have a relaxed and supportive working environment and we expect all staff commit… Read More →
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Celebrating Work Life Week here in MACS ?
MACS core values create a work environment that is positive, healthy, enjoyable, fair,… Read More →
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World Mental Health Day 2021
Today is World Mental Health Day and is a great time to remind ourselves that we should… Read More →
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
The 10th of September was World Suicide Prevention Day and Wellbeing took this opportunity… Read More →
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Good Thymes in the Garden
The MACS Hydebank Allotment Group is back up and running. Our young people have been… Read More →
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T5 gets connected at Streamvale Farm
Last week our Wellbeing team took some young people to Streamvale Farm as part of our… Read More →
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Crafternoons at the Ulster Museum
The final Crafternoons group of the summer took us to the Ulster Museum, Belfast for… Read More →
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T5 participants ‘keep learning’
Week 3 of our T5 Programme had the theme ‘Keep Learning’. So we went to the Ulster… Read More →
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Erin loves to bring her dog to work
What initially drew me to MACS as an employer was their clear ability to be able to always… Read More →
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Week two of T5 was Take Notice!
Catherine, our amazing volunteer, lead the session with a photo bingo game she’s… Read More →
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Why should you volunteer with MACS?
This volunteer testimonial will give you an insight as to why you should take the volunteering… Read More →
Volunteers -
First week of T5 Outdoors: Be Active, done and dusted!
A big well done to our young people and volunteers for braving the Colin Glen SkyTrek … Read More →
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Led By You Blog (No.11) by Katie
Heya, I’m Katie/KC – one of the newest young leaders to join Led By You. I’m so excited… Read More →
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Crafternoon in the park
Our long standing Crafternoon group was able to meet in person this month! ? Lucy our… Read More →
Your Stories -
Jake Allely Memorial Cup
Street Soccer NI has hosted a 5-a-side memorial tournament for former player and MACS… Read More →
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Donation from Stephen Rafferty Music & the Fresh Food Center
A DOUBLE thank you to Stephen Rafferty Music and Fresh Food Center in Castlewellan for… Read More →
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Elms Student Accommodation Donation
A BIG thanks to Terri, Rhiannon, Julio and all the team at Elms Student Accommodation… Read More →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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National Volunteer Week 2021
It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek and we want to say a BIG thank you to all our volunteers… Read More →
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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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