Dundalk Outcomers
Dundalk Outcomers is a social and befriending group
for Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. We offer a
drop-in service four times a week in our centre, as well as information
and one-to-one support through our office. We run many Social Events
such as Dundalk Pride, barbecues, discos, and networking trips with
other groups. We also provide a range of training and support
initiatives both for and on behalf of the LGBT Community.
Mission Statement
To provide support and empower the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
Community in a safe and welcoming environment in order to advance the
quality of their lives. We also aim to raise awareness and challenge
the discrimination and injustice in society supporting organisations to
implement equality and inclusiveness policies.
Our Main Aims
- To build on existing services that provide support to the LGB Community in the North East.
- To recognise the diversity within the LGB Community and address issues based on this diversity.
- To unite the LGB Community and celebrate with pride who we are.
- To create awareness and challenge discrimination in relation to the issues affecting the LGB Community within the community and voluntary sector, statutory sector and the wider community.
Our Drop-In Centre provides a safe and welcoming environment
for specific groups:
- Monday Night 8-10pm: Women's Night
- Tuesday Night 8-10pm: Men's Night
- Thursday Night 8-10pm: Young Adults (mixed, 18-26 yr olds)
- Saturday 1-3pm: Youth Group (mixed, 14-17 yr olds)
For further information or support, or to request outreach services or training, please contact Dundalk Outcomers on 042 9329816, or through our website www.outcomers.org
The Young People's Facilities and Services Fund
The Young People's Facilities and Services Fund is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development (NDP) Plan 2007 to 2013 from funds made available by the Exchequer, through the Office for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
It was established in 1998 as part of the Government's overall strategy to tackle drug misuse. The Fund aims to assist in the development of preventative strategies/initiatives in a targeted manner through the development of youth facilities, (including sport and recreational facilities) and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop. The objective of the Fund is to attract "at risk" young people in disadvantaged areas into these facilities and activities and divert them away from the dangers of substance abuse. The target group for the Fund are 10-21 year olds who are marginalised through a combination of risk factors relating to family background, environmental circumstances, educational disadvantage, involvement in crime and/or drugs, etc.
Up to recently, the YPFSF has focused on the 14 Local Drugs Task Force (LDTF) areas (12 in Dublin, Bray and Cork) and 4 urban areas (Galway, Limerick, Waterford Cities and Carlow Town).
In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, in March 2008 it was announced that the Fund was being expanded to 4 additional towns - Athlone, Dundalk, Wexford and Arklow.