September 2023
December 2022
OMC Technologies supporting Heart To Hand Charity
Neil Lynch Managing Director of OMC Technologies presenting a cheque to Pat Whelan, HEART to HAND Charity . This very generous donation is given to our charity in lieu of Christmas gifts to customers. This donation is a huge help at this time and will be use to fund our Christmas Aid delivery which goes out tomorrow with 3000 Christmas gift boxes for children, food, clothes and aid for families. Thanks so much to all in OMC Technologies and thank you for your continued support of our charity
Humanitarian Aid for Christmas
Last few items loaded, and the doors are closed once again on our next Humanitarian Aid delivery. This load is made up of food, clothes and 3000 Christmas gift boxes for children. Thanks to Kieran, Margaret, and Myles for all their hard work loading the lorry. Thanks to all the schools who donated the Christmas gift boxes. Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way towards this load. If you would like to support our work please log on to www.hearttohand.net where you can donate on line.
Safe journey to John Sullivan of keyline Transport who is delivering the load. Well done to all involved.
Safe journey to John Sullivan of keyline Transport who is delivering the load. Well done to all involved.
Newsletter 2022
November 2022
Monaseed National School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of Monaseed National School, Gorey, Co Wexford for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
St Kevins National School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of St Kevins National School,Tara Hill, Gorey, Co Wexford for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
St Patricks National School Craanford
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of St Patricks National School Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all
John Scottus School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of John Scottus School, Dublin for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
Mount Anville Secondary School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of Mount Anville Secondary School, Dublin for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
Borris National School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of Borris National School, Carlow for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
Ballymurphy National School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of Ballymurphy National School, Carlow for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
Rathcoyle National School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the students, parents and teachers of Rathcoyle National School, Rathdangan, Co Wicklow for their collection of Christmas gift boxes. Well done to all.
Sisters of Mercy Tipperary
The below photo shows the sisters of Mercy Tipperary Town making a presentation to Fr. Celsus of blankets, caps and baby wear all hand knitted by the sisters. Much of it during Covid lockdown time. Thank you to the sisters and to all who support them
Christmas Shoe Boxes
From now until end November we will be collecting our Christmas Shoe Boxes. If you would like to support this collection, please get in touch
September 2022
Not forgetting our poor in Albania, we have started collecting food and clothes for our next delivery to Durres Albania where the need for help is very high given all that has happened over the past 2 years.
We will be heading out in Early September.
August 2022
We continue with food aid deliveries around the country. Myles is on the road every day delivering food to charities in need.
Back to school kits
In Limerick we distributed the back-to-school kits to several charities and organisation's supporting the education of children.
July 2022
Sunday Drive Fundraiser.
Once again Marie Cushe organised a fundraiser for heart To Hand. Cars, Bikes, Tractors, Trucks, and vintage descended upon Ballyfad, Gorey Co Wexford for the Sunday Drive.
Thanks to Marie, Michelle and their team of volunteers.
Thanks to all who supported the event in any way, much appreciated.
Aid Delivery July
We continue to support the people of Ukraine in their displacement and have sent another load to Poland to help with the crisis. Thanks to Keyline transport and all who helped make this delivery possible.
Thanks to all who donated.
June 2022
Humanitarian Aid Delivered to support the refugees in Poland. Massive thanks to all who support our charity for these loads.
April 2022
Heart To Hand continue to support the people of Ukraine with another load of Humanitarian aid delivered this Month.
From now until end November we will be collecting our Christmas Shoe Boxes. If you would like to support this collection, please get in touch
September 2022
Not forgetting our poor in Albania, we have started collecting food and clothes for our next delivery to Durres Albania where the need for help is very high given all that has happened over the past 2 years.
We will be heading out in Early September.
August 2022
We continue with food aid deliveries around the country. Myles is on the road every day delivering food to charities in need.
Back to school kits
In Limerick we distributed the back-to-school kits to several charities and organisation's supporting the education of children.
July 2022
Sunday Drive Fundraiser.
Once again Marie Cushe organised a fundraiser for heart To Hand. Cars, Bikes, Tractors, Trucks, and vintage descended upon Ballyfad, Gorey Co Wexford for the Sunday Drive.
Thanks to Marie, Michelle and their team of volunteers.
Thanks to all who supported the event in any way, much appreciated.
Aid Delivery July
We continue to support the people of Ukraine in their displacement and have sent another load to Poland to help with the crisis. Thanks to Keyline transport and all who helped make this delivery possible.
Thanks to all who donated.
June 2022
Humanitarian Aid Delivered to support the refugees in Poland. Massive thanks to all who support our charity for these loads.
April 2022
Heart To Hand continue to support the people of Ukraine with another load of Humanitarian aid delivered this Month.
March 2022
Ukraine update
To date we have sent 4 Articulated Lorries with Humanitarian Aid to Poland. This aid is distributed in Poland where refugees are camping and also aid is taken into Ukraine to cities deprived of food, electricity and water. The aid deliveries were made possible by several groups coming together to get the food delivered. The first load was delivered by Heart To Hand and Keyline Transport, the second and third were made possible by Pallet Express Dublin who are long time supporters of our Charity. Directors Tom Carr and Kieran Conlon both travelled out to Poland with our Dinny O Dwyer to establish a safe base and logistics to get the lorries unloaded. The forth load was accommodated by Tom Spillane of Spillane Brothers International Transport Cork.
On Monday morning a lorry left for Poland which was organised by Joe Clancy of Clancon Construction, Joe is a long-time provider of Humanitarian Aid. Earlier this month Joe delivered a load of Humanitarian into our warehouse in Romania who are now welcoming refugees.
This weekend the Heart To Hand Lorry will head out again with Humanitarian Aid for Poland and will be closely followed by Tom Spillane with his second load.
Thanks to everyone involved, its humbling to see the support the people of Ireland are showing for the people of Ukraine.
Photos are random of loads in Poland and the centre in which we deliver has the heart To Hand logo over the door.
On Monday morning a lorry left for Poland which was organised by Joe Clancy of Clancon Construction, Joe is a long-time provider of Humanitarian Aid. Earlier this month Joe delivered a load of Humanitarian into our warehouse in Romania who are now welcoming refugees.
This weekend the Heart To Hand Lorry will head out again with Humanitarian Aid for Poland and will be closely followed by Tom Spillane with his second load.
Thanks to everyone involved, its humbling to see the support the people of Ireland are showing for the people of Ukraine.
Photos are random of loads in Poland and the centre in which we deliver has the heart To Hand logo over the door.
February 2022
Refugee Crisis following the invasion of Ukraine
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Heart To Hand are preparing Humanitarian Aid for the refugees of Ukraine who are arriving in Poland. We require the following items:
Collection points have to be set up but we will keep you posted. There is one in Gorey Y25 P8N7 Articulated lorries will leave our yard in Wexford for Poland in the next week. Your support would be much appreciated. The first lorry is almost complete as per below photo Drop off locations will be advised on our fakebook page “heart to hand charity” and on our web sites. www.hearttohand.net To donate please contact any of the heart to hand volunteers or visit our website where you can donate online. A Go fund me page has been set up Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine refugees We would be very grateful of any assistance. Thank you. 
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January 2022
Kerry Group Staff “Step Up” for Heart To Hand Charity
Heart To Hand would like to thank the staff from Kerry Group who took part in a recent fundraiser for Heart To Hand. The challenge was to walk 1million miles and the company would make a generous donation to Heart To Hand.
Such was the enthusiasm; the staff accumulated a staggering 7 million miles combined!.
This took a huge effort, and we want to congratulate all involved.
A cheque was presented to Heart To Hand for a very generous amount. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and management of Kerry Group for their continued support of our charity.
Kerry Group have been providing Food Aid to Heart To Hand for the past 8 years, this combined with the support of your staff has been a real lifeline to our charity.
We thank you and look forward to your support for many more years.
Thank you , Kerry Group.
Such was the enthusiasm; the staff accumulated a staggering 7 million miles combined!.
This took a huge effort, and we want to congratulate all involved.
A cheque was presented to Heart To Hand for a very generous amount. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and management of Kerry Group for their continued support of our charity.
Kerry Group have been providing Food Aid to Heart To Hand for the past 8 years, this combined with the support of your staff has been a real lifeline to our charity.
We thank you and look forward to your support for many more years.
Thank you , Kerry Group.
October 2021
Thank you to Scoil Naomh Maodhóg
Heart To Hand would like to say a massive thank you to the students of Scoil Naomh Maodhóg for this amazing collection of Humanitarian Aid which will be sent out on our next load in 3 weeks time. Thanks to the Students, Parents & Teachers for all the work in collection such a large amount. We really appreciate the effort. Thanks to Hannah Byrne for organising the collection. Well done to all involved.
September 2021
Below is Marie Cushe presenting a cheque for €2.000 euro to Heart To Hand Founder Kieran Byrne, following a very successful Truck, Tractor, Bike and vintage car run held recently in Ballyfad, Gorey, Co Wexford.
Thanks to Marie, her family and all her volunteers who made it a great day. We are so grateful for this very generous donation.
Well done Marie and friends.
Thanks to Marie, her family and all her volunteers who made it a great day. We are so grateful for this very generous donation.
Well done Marie and friends.
August 2021
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Down Syndrome Tipperary
Heart To Hand volunteers recently took part in the renovation of an existing dwelling house and 2 workshops and helped turn them into a state-of-the-art centre for children with Down Syndrome and their families to enjoy. This centre is the only one of its kind in Ireland. The centre is equipped with therapy rooms, exercise areas, speech and language rooms, playground and much more. The full story can be seen on the Down Syndrome Tipperary facebook page.
Our thanks to volunteers Dinny O Dwyer, Martin Campion, Joe Bourke, PJ Gleeson, Stephen Dwan, Mark Dwan, Phil Purcell, Martin Gleeson, Tomas Gleeson, Matthew Pollard, Andrew O Gorman, Siobhan Ryan, Paddy Ryan, Eoin Mockler, John Mockler, Pat Whelan, Eamon Cornally, JJ Kinane, Michael Purcell Campion Pumps, Liam Bradshaw, Donal Kinane, Philip Quinn,
Our thanks to volunteers Dinny O Dwyer, Martin Campion, Joe Bourke, PJ Gleeson, Stephen Dwan, Mark Dwan, Phil Purcell, Martin Gleeson, Tomas Gleeson, Matthew Pollard, Andrew O Gorman, Siobhan Ryan, Paddy Ryan, Eoin Mockler, John Mockler, Pat Whelan, Eamon Cornally, JJ Kinane, Michael Purcell Campion Pumps, Liam Bradshaw, Donal Kinane, Philip Quinn,
Sunday Drive Fundraiser
Your support would be greatly appreciated for this exciting event taking place on Sunday 5th September.
For any enquires please contact Marie on 087 2223230.
All are welcome.
For any enquires please contact Marie on 087 2223230.
All are welcome.
March 2021
Thank you to Rathcoyle NS
We would like to thank all the boys and girls from Rathcoyle NS who raised an impressive €630 for Heart To Hand. Your efforts are really appreciated.
December 2020
Christmas appeal donations.
Pallet express.
Heart To Hand would like to thank Mr Tommy Carr, Managing Director of Pallet Express for their very kind donation to our Christmas food appeal.
We really appreciate the generosity at this time of year. Merry Christmas to all in Pallet Express.
Alltrans.
Heart to Hand would like to thank Mr Paul Touhy , Managing Director of Alltrans, for supporting our charity again this year with a very kind donation.
Thanks to all in Alltrans and we wish you all a very happy Christmas.
Heart To Hand would like to thank the following transport companies for their donations to our Christmas food appeal.
Duffy Express., Transland and Blanchardstown Transport .Thank you for your support and we wish you all a merry Christmas.
Wexford Potatoes.
Heart To Hand were delighted to receive 1tonne of potatoes last week which were distributed in Carlow and wocklow.
We are due to receive another tonne later this week which couldn’t come at a better time . They will be distributed before Christmas Eve to centers feeding the homeless.
A big thank you to the Wexford potato farmers who have been supporting our charity for many years. We are very grateful and wish you all a very happy Christmas.
NOVAS Centre Tipperary.
This week Heart To Hand delivered food to NOVAS in Thurles who are helping families in need for Christmas.
Thank you to OMC
Heart To Hand would like to thank OMC technologies for their very generous donation to our charity.
This donation will be used to feed the homeless in Dublin & Limerick.
OMC are great supporters of our charity and we really appreciate their generosity at this time of year.
This donation is in lieu of tradition Christmas gifts to customers and a great idea from OMC.
We would like to wish all in OMC a very Happy Christmas.
Below is Padraic Comerford, Director, OMC Technologies presenting a cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To hand Charity
This donation will be used to feed the homeless in Dublin & Limerick.
OMC are great supporters of our charity and we really appreciate their generosity at this time of year.
This donation is in lieu of tradition Christmas gifts to customers and a great idea from OMC.
We would like to wish all in OMC a very Happy Christmas.
Below is Padraic Comerford, Director, OMC Technologies presenting a cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To hand Charity
Newsletter 2020
November 2020
Humanitarian Aid
Today we loaded an articulated lorry with Humanitarian Aid which will travel to Romania. The need for aid and assistance during the Covid is very high. We are doing everything we can to help those in need. If you would like to help us please make a small donation on line. www.heartohand.net . Thanks To Kieran & Margaret Byrne and to Miles Doran for loading the lorry. Thanks to all who donate for these very essential loads.
October 2020
Construction News
Heart to Hand were delighted to be part of the first ever DIS SOS The Big Build Ireland with BAZ and all the DIY-SOS Crew.
Our volunteers took part in all 3 programmes. 2 have been aired on RTE 1 and the 3rd will be shown this Sunday Evening.
3 Families have benefited from the DIY roadshow with a 4th to be completed after Covid restrictions are lifted.
Our volunteers took part in all 3 programmes. 2 have been aired on RTE 1 and the 3rd will be shown this Sunday Evening.
3 Families have benefited from the DIY roadshow with a 4th to be completed after Covid restrictions are lifted.
Thank you
Below is a video from Liz O Connor, Community Worker in the Liberties thanking Heart To Hand for food aid.
Thank you Liz, for all your hard work for the people of your community.
Thank you Liz, for all your hard work for the people of your community.
August 2020
Food Aid
Heart To Hand food Aid distribution in Limerick this week. Thanks to Myles and Pat for delivery. Thanks to our volunteers Camila, Niamh, Jackie, Kathleen, Imelda, Kieran, Pat & John for helping with the distribution.
Thanks to Kieran & Darren of Munster logistics for the warehouse and facilities. to edit.
Thanks to Kieran & Darren of Munster logistics for the warehouse and facilities. to edit.
July 2020
Food Aid in Ireland
Heart to Hand continues to help those in need around Ireland. We have worked withing the Covid guidelines and continued to deliver food Aid to several organisations around the country.
We deliver daily to Dublin and weekly to Athy, Carlow, Arklow. Bruree and when we receive a large consignment we send it to limerick where several charities benefit.
Heart To Hand has made several deliveries of food aid in the past week. We delivered 3 Tonne of meat and dairy products to limerick where they were distributed to several organisations who are all helping those in need. We organised 2 tonne of Wexford potatoes for Cuain Mhuire in Bruree limerick who do excellent work with addiction treatment services . We delivered to 10 locations in Dublin providing food aid to homeless centres.
Thanks to all who continue to support our charity.
Thanks to Kerrygroup for the food Aid and for their support during the covid.
As the covid has effected our fundraisers we are appealing for any donations to help cover expenses. They are no paid staff in Heart To Hand, everyone is a volunteer so all money raised goes to help the poor. Thanks for your continued support
We deliver daily to Dublin and weekly to Athy, Carlow, Arklow. Bruree and when we receive a large consignment we send it to limerick where several charities benefit.
Heart To Hand has made several deliveries of food aid in the past week. We delivered 3 Tonne of meat and dairy products to limerick where they were distributed to several organisations who are all helping those in need. We organised 2 tonne of Wexford potatoes for Cuain Mhuire in Bruree limerick who do excellent work with addiction treatment services . We delivered to 10 locations in Dublin providing food aid to homeless centres.
Thanks to all who continue to support our charity.
Thanks to Kerrygroup for the food Aid and for their support during the covid.
As the covid has effected our fundraisers we are appealing for any donations to help cover expenses. They are no paid staff in Heart To Hand, everyone is a volunteer so all money raised goes to help the poor. Thanks for your continued support
April 2020
Marion Lynders
Heart To Hand was delighted to be making a delivery of Easter Eggs to our very own Marion Lynders in the Mater Hospital today. A nurse in the Emergency department, Marion is also a volunteer with Heart To Hand, along with her Mother, Mary Lynders, her sister Anne, and extended family the Lynders have been fundraising for Heart To Hand for the past 28 years!. Marion spent the day ensuring everyone in the Mater received an egg, she even went out to the Ambulance crew. She went home empty handed but in her own words " I honestly don’t care, because the joy I’ve seen today has made this Easter so very special for me"
Well done Marion working on the front line! We in Heart To Hand are very proud of you.
Well done Marion working on the front line! We in Heart To Hand are very proud of you.
Easter egg deliveries to front line staff
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January 2020
Coolgreaney NS
Photo shows the pupils of Coolgreaney NS donating Christmas Shoe Boxes to Kieran Byrne & Myles Doran of Heart To Hand.
Well done to all involved, we really appreciate your efforts. Thanks to all parents and teachers and to Thomas Clare for organising the collection.
Well done to all involved, we really appreciate your efforts. Thanks to all parents and teachers and to Thomas Clare for organising the collection.
Thank you letter from Sr. Jeronima Juros
Dear Kieran,
we wish you and your Family Mery Cristmas and happy New Year! Thank you for
Cristmas Gifts for our Children and for us.
I hopp you are well.
Regards from Lac
Sr. Jeronima Juros
we wish you and your Family Mery Cristmas and happy New Year! Thank you for
Cristmas Gifts for our Children and for us.
I hopp you are well.
Regards from Lac
Sr. Jeronima Juros
Shoe box Distribution in Tirana
Please see attached photos of Fr Marjan Lumci distributing the Heart To Hand shoe boxes to all the families in Tirana during Christmas.
There was no mistaking where they came from with “IRELAND” very prominent around the shoe box collection.
Thanks to all the schools who donated shoe boxes, we really appreciate your efforts.
The children who receive these gifts are extremely grateful.
There was no mistaking where they came from with “IRELAND” very prominent around the shoe box collection.
Thanks to all the schools who donated shoe boxes, we really appreciate your efforts.
The children who receive these gifts are extremely grateful.
Children from Bushat receiving Shoe Boxes
Photo shows the children in Bushat , Albania, receiving their shoe boxes from Br Michael Bidwell.
These boxes were prepared by schools in Ireland for Heart To Hand.
Thanks to the children, parents and teachers for all the work in preparing these fabulous gift boxes.
The children were delighted and really appreciative.
These boxes were prepared by schools in Ireland for Heart To Hand.
Thanks to the children, parents and teachers for all the work in preparing these fabulous gift boxes.
The children were delighted and really appreciative.
December 2019
A Big Thank You to OMC Technologies
Neil Lynch, Managing Director OMC Technologies, presenting a cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To Hand Charity. This very generous donation is in lieu of traditional Christmas presents given to customers. This is just one of the many times a year OMC supports Heart To Hand. They have supported numerous projects with us throughout the past year.
OMC Technologies has been supporting our charity for 15 years now and we are extremely grateful.
Merry Christmas to all in OMC Technologies.
OMC Technologies has been supporting our charity for 15 years now and we are extremely grateful.
Merry Christmas to all in OMC Technologies.
A Big Thank You to Pallet Xpress
Heart To Hand would like to thank Pallet Xpress for their very kind donation to our charity. We are extremely grateful for their kindness. Merry Christmas to all in Pallet Xpress.
The photo below shows Tommy Carr, Managing Director, Pallet Xpress presenting the cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To Hand Charity. Also pictured is Jimi Pilinci, Volunteer with Heart To Hand.
The photo below shows Tommy Carr, Managing Director, Pallet Xpress presenting the cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To Hand Charity. Also pictured is Jimi Pilinci, Volunteer with Heart To Hand.
A Big Thank You to Alltrans
Heart To Hand would like to thank Alltrans, Warehousing & Distribution for their very kind donation to our charity. We are very graetful for their kindness. Merry Christmas to all in Alltrans.
The Photo below shows Paul Touhy, Managing Director, Alltrans presenting the cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To Hand Charity. Also pictured is Jimi Pilinci, Volunteer Heart To Hand.
The Photo below shows Paul Touhy, Managing Director, Alltrans presenting the cheque to Pat Whelan, Heart To Hand Charity. Also pictured is Jimi Pilinci, Volunteer Heart To Hand.
A Big Thank You to Keyline Transport
Heart To Hand would like to thank Keyline transport drivers Liam Dempsey Kevin Dunne and John Sullivan for safely delivering the 2 loads of Humanitarian Aid to Albania. They arrived at their locations late yesterday evening and began unloading over 20 tonne of aid in each lorry all by hand. Thanks to all in Albania who helped them with unloading. We have lots of photos from the trip which we will share later. We wish the drivers a very Safe journey home. Well done lads. Albania is still recovering from the devastating earthquake last week and all aid at this time is very welcome.
November 2019
Albania Aid Delivery November 2019
Heart To Hand would like to wish Keyline transport lorry drivers, Liam Dempsey, John Sullivan and Kevin Dunne a very safe journey to Albania. They left Rosslare last night on their long journey to Durres, Albania. The port city of Durres is still recovering from the devastating earthquake earlier this week with emergency services still searching for missing persons. The lads are delivering 2 loads of humanitarian aid which will be very welcome when they arrive on Monday morning 2nd December. Safe driving and we want to thank you for heading over given the current situation. Thanks to all who made these loads possible..........more
Heart to hand Gift cards
Heart To Hand gift cards are now available if you would like to donate to our charity in lieu of a Christmas gift. Just donate on line at www.hearttohand.net and we will post you out the gift card which you can send as your gift. You can donate any amount in confidence. Your gift card will not display amounts.
July 2019
Aid delivery to Albania July 2019
Humanitarian Aid Delivery to the poorest of the poor in Albania. 28 years running this year and Kieran & Margaret Byrne together with volunteers James Byrne, Myles Doran, Pat Whelan and many more continue to support those that are forgotten in our world. Over the 28 years hundreds of loads of vital humanitarian aid have left the aid centre in Gorey Co Wexford. Kieran, Margaret their son James and Myles load every lorry to ensure what the poor receive, is of high standard and to respect the dignity of these people. We receive aid mainly clothes, shoes etc from all over the country. Margaret will inspect every piece that’s loaded and every lorry is filled with love and respect. The cost of transporting such a load to Albania is very high and we really need your help to get this load to its final destination. You can help by logging onto our website at www.heartohand.net and make a donation . The photos you see are Kieran Margaret and Myles busy at work loading the lorry and making use of every space available. The load will consist of Food, clothes, footwear, walking aids, wheelchairs, mattresses, school supplies, toiletries, soap, detergents, flour, long life milk and much more necessary aid.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this load and who continue to support Heart To Hand.
Once the lorry returns the process begins again and another truck will be filled if we have the contents and the funding.
We want to wish a safe journey next week to Keyline Transport who transport all our Aid to Albania.
Finally thank you to everyone who has kept Heart To Hand going for the past 28 years and we look forward to delivering many more loads.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this load and who continue to support Heart To Hand.
Once the lorry returns the process begins again and another truck will be filled if we have the contents and the funding.
We want to wish a safe journey next week to Keyline Transport who transport all our Aid to Albania.
Finally thank you to everyone who has kept Heart To Hand going for the past 28 years and we look forward to delivering many more loads.
20 years of Coffee Mornings
John and Mary Shields have been holding coffee mornings for the past 20 years to raise money for our charity. This is incredible commitment from this wonderful couple.
We want to thank you most sincerely for your efforts and to thank all your neighbours and friends for supporting you over the past 20 years. Wishing you both many more years of health and happiness, God bless you both.
We want to thank you most sincerely for your efforts and to thank all your neighbours and friends for supporting you over the past 20 years. Wishing you both many more years of health and happiness, God bless you both.
April 2019
28 years running April 2019
28 Years giving from the Heart To The Hand that needs.
On this day in 1991 our founder Kieran Byrne delivered his first load of humanitarian aid to an orphanage in the town of Arad in western Romania. Following a television program showing the devastating conditions and poverty, Kieran had to act. Together with his wife Margaret they set about filling an articulated lorry with food, medicine and other vital aid for the children in the orphanages. Kieran was accompanied by Pat Doyle, Enniscorthy who drove out with our second load. The conditions at that time were extremely poor especially in the orphanages.
Kieran was determined to return, and once he returned home he started filling load No 3 . On this load Kieran helped out GOAL and delivered goods for John O Shea on his journey to Bucharest.
The loads continued and the aid came from all over Ireland thanks to the generosity of the Irish people.
It was during delivery of these loads that Kieran met St Mother Teresa who recognized the work of Heart To Hand. Kieran saw first-hand the incredible work the missionaries of charity were doing and so we began working with St Mother Teresa and the missionaries of Charity.
The 6th of April 1991 was the beginning of a long road for Kieran and Heart To Hand. Today with the help of volunteers, supporters, fundraising and many friends we continue these very important aid deliveries to Romania and Albania.
Over the last 20 years we have sent volunteers to Romania and Albania on building projects. These projects continue today with new buildings and renovations.
28 years is a long time and we have covered some miles on the roads to Albania and Romania.
This work would not be possible without the support of you our friends and volunteers. Please continue to support these very necessary aid deliveries.
Thanks to Kieran, Margaret and their son James, Myles Doran and all who help with the loading of the lorries. Our next delivery is in a few weeks and if you would like to help with the costs please log onto our website where you can donate on line. www.hearttohand.net
On this day in 1991 our founder Kieran Byrne delivered his first load of humanitarian aid to an orphanage in the town of Arad in western Romania. Following a television program showing the devastating conditions and poverty, Kieran had to act. Together with his wife Margaret they set about filling an articulated lorry with food, medicine and other vital aid for the children in the orphanages. Kieran was accompanied by Pat Doyle, Enniscorthy who drove out with our second load. The conditions at that time were extremely poor especially in the orphanages.
Kieran was determined to return, and once he returned home he started filling load No 3 . On this load Kieran helped out GOAL and delivered goods for John O Shea on his journey to Bucharest.
The loads continued and the aid came from all over Ireland thanks to the generosity of the Irish people.
It was during delivery of these loads that Kieran met St Mother Teresa who recognized the work of Heart To Hand. Kieran saw first-hand the incredible work the missionaries of charity were doing and so we began working with St Mother Teresa and the missionaries of Charity.
The 6th of April 1991 was the beginning of a long road for Kieran and Heart To Hand. Today with the help of volunteers, supporters, fundraising and many friends we continue these very important aid deliveries to Romania and Albania.
Over the last 20 years we have sent volunteers to Romania and Albania on building projects. These projects continue today with new buildings and renovations.
28 years is a long time and we have covered some miles on the roads to Albania and Romania.
This work would not be possible without the support of you our friends and volunteers. Please continue to support these very necessary aid deliveries.
Thanks to Kieran, Margaret and their son James, Myles Doran and all who help with the loading of the lorries. Our next delivery is in a few weeks and if you would like to help with the costs please log onto our website where you can donate on line. www.hearttohand.net
Archive photo in the Tipperary Star recently
Heart To Hand founder Kieran Byrne is pictured in this weeks TIPPERARY star in the archive photo of the week. This baby food collection was organized by Myra Morrissey of ballycahill. This food collection which was collected by Kieran and delivered to the Missionaries Of Charity contributed to saving the lives of 500 babies that year such was the poverty. Today we continue with these loads of humanitarian Aid to Albania and Romania. A guess at the year would be 1994.
Volunteer reunion night
On Friday 29th March we had our volunteer reunion night in Mary Willies Gortnahoe.
It was a great night of entertainment with music and song provided by our volunteers, PJ Gleeson, Martin Gleeson, Sorcha Scott, Cora Norton, Nora Brennan and Caitlin Power.
A slide show of pictures from our building trip to Albania, was shown by Kevin Power.
Certificates were presented to all volunteers who attended. See attached photos.
Certificates were posted or delivered to those who could not make it.
Thanks to Mary Willies for hosting the event and to PJ Gleeson for the food on the night.
It was a great night of entertainment with music and song provided by our volunteers, PJ Gleeson, Martin Gleeson, Sorcha Scott, Cora Norton, Nora Brennan and Caitlin Power.
A slide show of pictures from our building trip to Albania, was shown by Kevin Power.
Certificates were presented to all volunteers who attended. See attached photos.
Certificates were posted or delivered to those who could not make it.
Thanks to Mary Willies for hosting the event and to PJ Gleeson for the food on the night.
January 2018
Special Thanks Moyne AC
Heart To Hand would like to thank Moyne AC for their very generous donation. This money was raised from the Annual Christmas day walk. The cheque was presented to Dinny O Dwyer by Moyne AC club man and heart to hand volunteer Jimmy Dunne. Jimmy is pictured here with Eamonn Cornally who is a regular volunteer on our building projects and other members of the Moyne AC Club. Thank you all very much, we really appriciate you making Heart To Hand your charity of choice for this year's walk.
Humanitarian Delivery
Photo shows our delivery of Humanitarian Aid last week as it arrived in Romania.
Thanks to Driver Robert Pennefather of Keyline Transport who made the long journey over.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the load with food, clothes and financial support.
Thanks to Kieran & Margaret for loading.
Our next delivery will be to Albania in a few weeks.
If you would like to support these deliveries in any way please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thanks to Driver Robert Pennefather of Keyline Transport who made the long journey over.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the load with food, clothes and financial support.
Thanks to Kieran & Margaret for loading.
Our next delivery will be to Albania in a few weeks.
If you would like to support these deliveries in any way please don’t hesitate to contact us.
December 2018
Coolgreany NS
Heart To Hand would like to thank the school children of Coolgreany NS for their fantastic efforts in collecting and preparing Shoeboxes that will be sent to the less well off.
November 2018
Lorry for Albania
Kieran & Margaret Byrne are very busy this past week loading the lorry for Albania.
There is a huge amount of work in loading these lorries to ensure everything is packed right and they make the most of the space available.
This load is especially for Christmas and has 3000 Christmas shoe boxes, long life milk, tinned foods, pasta, flour, clothes, mattresses and much more for people in need.
This is one of two lorries we plan to send out this Christmas. The cost of sending the lorries is high and we would appreciate and financial assistance for the next 2 deliveries.
There is a huge amount of work in loading these lorries to ensure everything is packed right and they make the most of the space available.
This load is especially for Christmas and has 3000 Christmas shoe boxes, long life milk, tinned foods, pasta, flour, clothes, mattresses and much more for people in need.
This is one of two lorries we plan to send out this Christmas. The cost of sending the lorries is high and we would appreciate and financial assistance for the next 2 deliveries.
Mount Anville Montessori Junior School
Heart To Hand would like to thank the school children of Mount Anville Montessori Junior School in Goatstown who prepared school bags full of equipment for children in need. This was a wonderful idea and the children who receive them will be so delighted. Thank you so much and thanks to Patricia Moran for organising the collection
September 2018
Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Safe journey to John Sullivan of Keyline Transport who is travelling to Albania tomorrow evening with a full load of humanitarian aid.
The load consists of food, clothes, and necessary items for the poor in Albania. Our thanks to all who donated for this delivery.
A second delivery will be sent out in 2 weeks to coincide with the building projects which are taking place in October.
The load consists of food, clothes, and necessary items for the poor in Albania. Our thanks to all who donated for this delivery.
A second delivery will be sent out in 2 weeks to coincide with the building projects which are taking place in October.
August 2018
Tractor and Motorcycle Run
Great preparations are under way for our upcoming Truck and Bike Run Fundraiser. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we would really appreciate your support.
The event is being organised by Paul Dempsey of keyline Transport who transports all of our humanitarian aid. This is an event for all the family and we have a raffle with some excellent prizes.
Thanks to Paul and who are helping out with the event.
The event is being organised by Paul Dempsey of keyline Transport who transports all of our humanitarian aid. This is an event for all the family and we have a raffle with some excellent prizes.
Thanks to Paul and who are helping out with the event.
Building Projects 2018
Plans are now being made for our construction team who are heading to Albania for the annual building blitz. This year there are several projects to be completed. The biggest one is the homeless centre in Tirana. This will require classrooms, industrial kitchen, temporary accommodation, showers, toilets and much more.
Dwelling houses will receive new roofs, windows and doors as part of our ongoing house projects.
Dwelling houses will receive new roofs, windows and doors as part of our ongoing house projects.
Food deliveries
Myles and Pat continue with the weekly food aid deliveries in Dublin and every second week in limerick. Tonnes of meat and dairy products are distributed to homeless centres and community centres trying to make a difference.
March 2018
Feeding Station and Homeless Shelter Tirana
A basement area has been made available to the Missionaries Of Charity to convert into a Homeless shelter, refuge centre, feeding station, school and a daily feeding station.
Last weekend volunteer Denis O Dwyer travelled to Tirana Albania to start work on the feeding station and homeless shelter.
Denis purchased the following items : Fridge, Freezer, Cooker and fitted kitchen.
These items will allow the missionaries of charity to use the basement straight away.
Later this year the Heart To Hand Construction Volunteers will travel out to convert the very large basement into several areas.
Beds, showers , large industrial kitchens, toilets, partition walls, electrics, plumbing and much more will be carried out.
A lot of fundraising will be required for this project.
Last weekend volunteer Denis O Dwyer travelled to Tirana Albania to start work on the feeding station and homeless shelter.
Denis purchased the following items : Fridge, Freezer, Cooker and fitted kitchen.
These items will allow the missionaries of charity to use the basement straight away.
Later this year the Heart To Hand Construction Volunteers will travel out to convert the very large basement into several areas.
Beds, showers , large industrial kitchens, toilets, partition walls, electrics, plumbing and much more will be carried out.
A lot of fundraising will be required for this project.
Humanitarian Aid delivery
There is currently 1 articulated lorry ready for dispatch to Romania in the next week. The lorry is full with food, clothes and other necessary items for the poor.
Lenten Food Collections.
Food items have been collected in Churches around Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford and Tipperary over the past few weeks.
Thanks to everyone who donates to these collections and to all who organise the collecting of the food.
Big thanks to all churches for accommodating the collections.
Thanks to everyone who donates to these collections and to all who organise the collecting of the food.
Big thanks to all churches for accommodating the collections.
December 2017
Scoil Iosagain Shoebox Collection
Our thanks to the students of Scoil Iosagain Coolgreany and their principal Matthew Meleady for their recent shoe box collection. Thanks to Kieran Byrne & Pat Coady for collecting the boxes. Well done to all.
November 2017
Glenart College Shoebox Collection
A big thanks to the students from Glenart College in Arklow for donating shoe boxes and items for Christmas collection going to Albania. These second year students took this on as part of their Junior Cert CSPE Action Project.....more
October 2017
Humanitarian Aid Deliveries
Heart To Hand have been very busy this month with the collection of shoe boxes and Humanitarian Aid. We have 2 articulated lorries filled with food, clothes, shoe boxes and many other vital items for the poor in Albania.
The lorries travel out next week and we wish the drivers the and keyline transport a safe trip to Albania
The lorries travel out next week and we wish the drivers the and keyline transport a safe trip to Albania
Food Aid
Heart To hand is delivering food aid to several locations in Ireland on a daily basis. This is a very busy time of year for the charity.
We want to thank our volunteer drivers for their continued support, without them we could not continue.
We want to thank our volunteer drivers for their continued support, without them we could not continue.
Donate
If you would like to donate to the work of Heart To Hand, please don’t hesitate to contact us or donate on line.
August 2017
Thank you letters
We received two thank you letters in the last few days that we would like to share. You can access them here and here
June 2017
Food Aid distribution in Limerick
Photos show the Heart To Hand volunteers hard at work yesterday morning distributing the food aid which was donated to us by Kerry Group.
This is a regular distribution on a Wednesday in Limerick. We would like to thank Camila and her team of volunteers, Miley and Pat for the transport and loading and to Kerry group for their continued support.
There is a great community spirit in Limerick, the volunteers and recipients work so hard to help each other and show great support to those in need.
This is a regular distribution on a Wednesday in Limerick. We would like to thank Camila and her team of volunteers, Miley and Pat for the transport and loading and to Kerry group for their continued support.
There is a great community spirit in Limerick, the volunteers and recipients work so hard to help each other and show great support to those in need.
Aid delivery to Albania
Our thanks to Keyline Transport and driver John Sullivan for the recent delivery of Humanitarian Aid to the poor in Albania.
More to follow on this once we receive feedback from Albania.
More to follow on this once we receive feedback from Albania.
April/May 2017
Loading for Albania
We are currently preparing a shipment of clothes, food and basic medical equipment for Albania.
Albania is still one of the poorest countries and we continue to help them when we can.
Albania is still one of the poorest countries and we continue to help them when we can.
Food Aid
Heart To Hand continue to support several homeless centres in Ireland with Food Aid. Thanks to all who make Heart To Hand their choice when donating food.
Thanks to the volunteers who distribute the food and to our volunteer van drivers and helpers
Thanks to the volunteers who distribute the food and to our volunteer van drivers and helpers
Mendicity Institution Building Project.
Information regarding the above project can be seen here
Designer Clothes Sale
On the weekend of the 19th May Joanne Skelly and her team of volunteers held a very successful clothes sale for Heart To Hand.
Thanks to the Lakeside hotel for hosting the event, the volunteers who worked hard selling and to all who donated clothes.
Big thank you to all who supported the sale and hopefully got a bargain!
Thanks to the Lakeside hotel for hosting the event, the volunteers who worked hard selling and to all who donated clothes.
Big thank you to all who supported the sale and hopefully got a bargain!
March 2017
Mendicity
Sat 11th March is the big day for our 1st charity building project of 2017 which takes place in Mendicity, 9 Island Street Dublin. 15 Heart To Hand volunteers will build a new workshop, outside toilet and install canopies over the doors. We look forwart to Sat and there will be a full update once we are complete.
Faustina Block Report
This is the second phase of the school block, Heart To hand provided funding for phase 1 and 2 and below is the report from site. Our thanks to Ungweru NGO for the detailed update which can be viewed here and accountability of the funding provided by Heart To Hand.
February 2017
Thank you letter from Br Andre Marie in Albania
Dear Kieran L.M.C. for life together with his honorable wife Margaret, Pat and all in “Heart to Hands”. May this letter find you well! My heart expands to new horizons of thanksgiving for all that the Good Lord has done through you! I have just managed to get a little rest after our two prison visits and now, I feel is the best time when, I finally have some energy back and sufficient time as well, to write to you. This thanksgiving is long overdue, but as the saying goes, better late than never, and old wine gets better with age! I would like to thank God again for the Irish hearts and their great generous contributions which enabled us to have very good visits and to spoil, whole heartedly, the poorest of the poor in the mountain prisons of Kruje and Burrel here in Albania. The large contributions of “Heart to Hands” enabled us to prepare excellent packages, to enter into the cells of the men and to give each one personally a beautifully prepared package.
I had recently been studying, in the very beautiful Albanian language, the equivalent for “a series of initiatives” in English. Truly, a series of initiatives allowed us to bring an overwhelming abundant providence, into the hands of the poorest of the poor, starting with the series of initiatives, which began and continue from “Heart to Hands”.
These initiatives included sending us a new stove for wood, for our small chapel, praised be the Lord. The new stove allows us to use fewer pieces of wood and they remain much longer, saving us a lot of time, money and energy.
Thanks for the wonderful donation of potatoes! Who knows, as well as the Irish how to grow potatoes and to share them with others?
We were able to give many poor children of this area a shoebox of Christmas gifts for Christmas, all from “Heart to Hands”. Five hundred (500) Christmas shoeboxes were distributed in the few days just before Christmas, to the fever pitch joy of the children and even more to that of the parents!
A large amount of cereals, canned vegetables, especially peas, soups and the like also arrived on the load. The clothes that arrived were of excellent quality, brand new, especially for the young people.
You may be wondering what was in those wonderful packages that we gave to each prisoner in Kruje and Burrel, in the hands? There were fifteen articles in each of the packages. Each package contained: one soap, one shampoo, one pair of underpants, one sweater, a jacket, a shirt, three bars of chocolate, six amita drinks (200ml each), a pair of trousers, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a tube of shaving cream, an under shirt, two pairs of socks, and one towel, brand new! We have never had such a detailed package to give to the prisoners, with so many high quality items! Only God’s providence can supply so richly, so abundantly! We have really to thank the Lord for those Irish hearts that once more arrived to the hands of the truly poorest of the poor.
Some wheel chairs arrived and we took them personally to the Kruje prison. They asked us if we would be able to provide blankets, even second hand ones, as long as they are clean, they need a lot in the prison, especially during the cold season.
We had a beautiful Holy Mass in Kruje on the sixth of February and in Burrel on the eighth of February. We sang before the Holy Mass a version of the Canticle of Brother Sun Sister Moon of Saint Francis of Assisi and at the end of the Holy Mass, we sang the Hail Mary to a modern rhythmic tune in Albanian. Both songs were accompanied by a guitarist, by no means professional, but also by no means lacking in enthusiasm (yours truly)! The Sisters Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa of Calcutta sing so beautifully, especially in prison! We celebrated the memorial feast day mass of Saint Paul Miki and companions. There was a somewhat lengthy religious instruction, given by the celebrating priest (again yours truly).
At the request of the prisoners each one who came for the Holy Mass received a Catholic Calendar, prepared by the Franciscans, with Saint Anthony on the front page. It was prepared under the auspices of the rector of the sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Lac, the national Franciscan sanctuary. The month of September had the picture of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I told the prisoners that the liturgical year is a series of divine initiatives. The incarnation, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus are a series of divine initiatives. This applies also to the saints. Saint Teresa of Calcutta, I told them, took a series of initiatives for the poorest of the poor. I quoted by memory the Gospel of Saint Mathew Chapter twenty-five for the series of initiatives undertaken by Mother and the entire M.C. family.
I would like to thank our friends at the “Heart to Hands” organization, in Ireland, also for the large amount of oatmeal that arrived and especially for the flour in large quantity. The flour is especially a great help to the poor people, and us because we do not buy readymade bread, we make our own in our house and that is normally how the people here in our rural area do as well.
Thanks for the many boxes of Lu crackers, excellent for soup and for the many large cans of grapefruit preserved in syrup, a lot of rice, cakes, macaroni, spaghetti and sweet biscuits. The flexible crutches arrived in a very large number, sweets for the children, rubber gloves, a modest number of athletic shoes, games for children, a lot of toilet paper, baby wipes, disposable diapers and school supplies for children, including a lot of pencils and rulers. Backpacks full of school supplies have been an overwhelming joy for the children who received them!
How can we thank the Good Lord for touching so many Irish hearts again and for furnishing us with such excellent material to the hands of the poorest of the poor? There are many people in Albania now with no food and I have been told that the majority of young people choose to emigrate, for work and school opportunities. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you wonderful Irish that you are, may your hearts always reach more to the hands of the neediest and may we be his instruments together with you!
Sincerely in Christ, humbly asking your prayers, Brother Andre-Marie M.C.
I had recently been studying, in the very beautiful Albanian language, the equivalent for “a series of initiatives” in English. Truly, a series of initiatives allowed us to bring an overwhelming abundant providence, into the hands of the poorest of the poor, starting with the series of initiatives, which began and continue from “Heart to Hands”.
These initiatives included sending us a new stove for wood, for our small chapel, praised be the Lord. The new stove allows us to use fewer pieces of wood and they remain much longer, saving us a lot of time, money and energy.
Thanks for the wonderful donation of potatoes! Who knows, as well as the Irish how to grow potatoes and to share them with others?
We were able to give many poor children of this area a shoebox of Christmas gifts for Christmas, all from “Heart to Hands”. Five hundred (500) Christmas shoeboxes were distributed in the few days just before Christmas, to the fever pitch joy of the children and even more to that of the parents!
A large amount of cereals, canned vegetables, especially peas, soups and the like also arrived on the load. The clothes that arrived were of excellent quality, brand new, especially for the young people.
You may be wondering what was in those wonderful packages that we gave to each prisoner in Kruje and Burrel, in the hands? There were fifteen articles in each of the packages. Each package contained: one soap, one shampoo, one pair of underpants, one sweater, a jacket, a shirt, three bars of chocolate, six amita drinks (200ml each), a pair of trousers, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a tube of shaving cream, an under shirt, two pairs of socks, and one towel, brand new! We have never had such a detailed package to give to the prisoners, with so many high quality items! Only God’s providence can supply so richly, so abundantly! We have really to thank the Lord for those Irish hearts that once more arrived to the hands of the truly poorest of the poor.
Some wheel chairs arrived and we took them personally to the Kruje prison. They asked us if we would be able to provide blankets, even second hand ones, as long as they are clean, they need a lot in the prison, especially during the cold season.
We had a beautiful Holy Mass in Kruje on the sixth of February and in Burrel on the eighth of February. We sang before the Holy Mass a version of the Canticle of Brother Sun Sister Moon of Saint Francis of Assisi and at the end of the Holy Mass, we sang the Hail Mary to a modern rhythmic tune in Albanian. Both songs were accompanied by a guitarist, by no means professional, but also by no means lacking in enthusiasm (yours truly)! The Sisters Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa of Calcutta sing so beautifully, especially in prison! We celebrated the memorial feast day mass of Saint Paul Miki and companions. There was a somewhat lengthy religious instruction, given by the celebrating priest (again yours truly).
At the request of the prisoners each one who came for the Holy Mass received a Catholic Calendar, prepared by the Franciscans, with Saint Anthony on the front page. It was prepared under the auspices of the rector of the sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Lac, the national Franciscan sanctuary. The month of September had the picture of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I told the prisoners that the liturgical year is a series of divine initiatives. The incarnation, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus are a series of divine initiatives. This applies also to the saints. Saint Teresa of Calcutta, I told them, took a series of initiatives for the poorest of the poor. I quoted by memory the Gospel of Saint Mathew Chapter twenty-five for the series of initiatives undertaken by Mother and the entire M.C. family.
I would like to thank our friends at the “Heart to Hands” organization, in Ireland, also for the large amount of oatmeal that arrived and especially for the flour in large quantity. The flour is especially a great help to the poor people, and us because we do not buy readymade bread, we make our own in our house and that is normally how the people here in our rural area do as well.
Thanks for the many boxes of Lu crackers, excellent for soup and for the many large cans of grapefruit preserved in syrup, a lot of rice, cakes, macaroni, spaghetti and sweet biscuits. The flexible crutches arrived in a very large number, sweets for the children, rubber gloves, a modest number of athletic shoes, games for children, a lot of toilet paper, baby wipes, disposable diapers and school supplies for children, including a lot of pencils and rulers. Backpacks full of school supplies have been an overwhelming joy for the children who received them!
How can we thank the Good Lord for touching so many Irish hearts again and for furnishing us with such excellent material to the hands of the poorest of the poor? There are many people in Albania now with no food and I have been told that the majority of young people choose to emigrate, for work and school opportunities. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you wonderful Irish that you are, may your hearts always reach more to the hands of the neediest and may we be his instruments together with you!
Sincerely in Christ, humbly asking your prayers, Brother Andre-Marie M.C.
Charity Construction projects 2017
Work is well under way at the moment for a new workshop, outside toilet and canopies over doors in the Mendicity Institution Dublin. The workshop is being fabricated along with the canopies and toilet and all will be ready for install in Early March. Mendicity provide over 100 meals daily to the homeless and also provide training and skills to those looking to get back on track. Their current facilities are in need of repair and Heart To Hand together with Mendicity are going to provide a complete new workshop which will be fully kitted out and ready for work. See attached 3D sketches.
Once the new workshop is opened, Heart To Hand will renovate the existing for storage and further workshop space.
Mendicity are a fantastic organisation and one Heart To Hand has being supporting for many years with food Aid.
Once the new workshop is opened, Heart To Hand will renovate the existing for storage and further workshop space.
Mendicity are a fantastic organisation and one Heart To Hand has being supporting for many years with food Aid.
Charity Building Projects Albania 2017
Charity friend Jimmy, originally from Albania but now a resident of Ireland will be in Albania next week to visit his family. He takes a day out of his holidays every year to go and view the building work for us with the Missionaries of Charity. Jimmy will take all the details and photos of what is required. We will then sit down and assess what we can do this year.
Food Distributions 2017
Food distributions continue in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Carlow, Arklow, Wicklow and Wexford.
Our thanks to all who donate food aid to Heart To Hand.
Our thanks to all who donate food aid to Heart To Hand.
Fundraising 2017
We really need your support this year! We have so many looking for food both here and overseas. Any help would be so welcome.
Please consider us if you’re thinking of doing a charity event this year!
Please consider us if you’re thinking of doing a charity event this year!
January 2017
Heart To Hand Food Aid Limerick
Following a very busy Christmas period where we were delivering food every hour of every day! Heart To Hand were back in Limerick this morning with a very large Food distribution.
Eggs, Sausages, Rashers, Turkey Breasts, Yogurt, Butter, Salad, and much more were given out this morning to several very worthy charities and organisations helping the homeless and those in need in Limerick and surrounding areas.
Our thanks to Kerry Group, Glanbia, and all who donate food to Heart To Hand.
Huge thanks also to our hard working volunteers led by Geraldine O Sullivan who turn up at short notice and work so hard to ensure everyone gets loaded and everyone get an equal mix of food.
To support these very worthy food distributions you can donate on line by visiting the donate section on our home page....more
Eggs, Sausages, Rashers, Turkey Breasts, Yogurt, Butter, Salad, and much more were given out this morning to several very worthy charities and organisations helping the homeless and those in need in Limerick and surrounding areas.
Our thanks to Kerry Group, Glanbia, and all who donate food to Heart To Hand.
Huge thanks also to our hard working volunteers led by Geraldine O Sullivan who turn up at short notice and work so hard to ensure everyone gets loaded and everyone get an equal mix of food.
To support these very worthy food distributions you can donate on line by visiting the donate section on our home page....more
November/December 2016
Food Collection in Supervalu Wexford
Photo shows Heart To Hand Volunteers, Kathleen Buggy & Betty McEvoy following a very successful food collection in Supervalu Wexford.
Thanks to Kathleen & Betty and who donated food for this collection.
The food will be distributed to the homeless in Dublin
Thanks to Kathleen & Betty and who donated food for this collection.
The food will be distributed to the homeless in Dublin
OMC Technologies Donation
The photo below shows Vivian Kenny, Financial Controller , OMC Technologies presenting a cheque to Pat Whelan, Chairman of Heart To Hand Charity.
This donation is in lieu of the traditional “ Christmas Bottle” given to customers at this time of year.
We really appreciate this donation and we thank OMC Technologies for their continued support of Heart To Hand.
Christmas blessings to all in OMC Technologies.
This donation is in lieu of the traditional “ Christmas Bottle” given to customers at this time of year.
We really appreciate this donation and we thank OMC Technologies for their continued support of Heart To Hand.
Christmas blessings to all in OMC Technologies.
Aid Deliveries December 2016
Last night Wed 30th Nov , Two Keyline Transport lorries left Rosslare Port carrying 25,000Kgs each of Humanitarian Aid for the poorest of the poor in Albania. We wish the Keyline drivers, John Sullivan & Shane Wilson a safe journey to Albania. Their route takes them from Rosslare to Cherbourg by ferry, through France and right down to the bottom of Italy where they board another ferry in Bari and head across the Adriatic Sea to the port of Durres in Albania. From there they head in 2 different directions with the Aid and deliver it to its final destination in time for Christmas.
Aid at this time of year is essential and we were overwhelmed with the support and donations to be able to send 2 lorries! Thanks to everyone involved. The lorries contained, Milk, flour, pasta, porridge, rice, baby food, cereals, tinned foods, pampers, hygiene supplies, mattresses, ladies, gents and children’s clothes, foot ware, 4000 Christmas shoe boxes, wheelchairs, crutches, Zimmer frames, wood burning stove and many more essential items.
A huge amount of time went into packing these loads and we want to thank Kieran, Margaret, James, Miley and Pat for their diligent work
Aid at this time of year is essential and we were overwhelmed with the support and donations to be able to send 2 lorries! Thanks to everyone involved. The lorries contained, Milk, flour, pasta, porridge, rice, baby food, cereals, tinned foods, pampers, hygiene supplies, mattresses, ladies, gents and children’s clothes, foot ware, 4000 Christmas shoe boxes, wheelchairs, crutches, Zimmer frames, wood burning stove and many more essential items.
A huge amount of time went into packing these loads and we want to thank Kieran, Margaret, James, Miley and Pat for their diligent work
Designer Clothes Sale.
Friday 2nd December is the day for our annual Designer clothes sale in the Lakeside Hotel Killaloe, your support for this would be welcome.
Food Aid for the Homeless in Ireland.
With the cold spell and the homeless levels rising, we are extremely busy with food aid deliveries in Ireland to the homeless shelters. Our thanks to Kerry Group, Glanbia and all who donate food aid to us. A big thank you to our drivers Miles Doran and Pat Coady for the long hours and long days of volunteering. We will be delivering food aid right up to Christmas and your support with this would be appreciated. To donate please go to our web site www.hearttohand.net to donate on line or contact any of the heart to hand volunteers.
August /September 2016
The following is the text of a letter sent from Br. Andre- Marie in Albania following the delivery of Humanitarian Aid sent in July.
"Dear Kieran L.M.C. for life, Margaret, his honorable wife, Pat and all in “Heart to Hands”:
We thank you our dearly beloved friends the Irish for your overwhelming generosity! Philip from Caritas at the Port Said: “Kieran is number one”, in Albanian, of course. Our heartfelt thanksgiving goes to Kieran and his friends in “Heart to Hands”, because once again God’s Divine providence has used you. Your hearts and our hands, they worked together. To be honest with you I have never seen so many pampers. We have never received three tons of oatmeal porridge with such huge amounts of milk together with such excellent, first class clothes items. .......full text can be seen here
"Dear Kieran L.M.C. for life, Margaret, his honorable wife, Pat and all in “Heart to Hands”:
We thank you our dearly beloved friends the Irish for your overwhelming generosity! Philip from Caritas at the Port Said: “Kieran is number one”, in Albanian, of course. Our heartfelt thanksgiving goes to Kieran and his friends in “Heart to Hands”, because once again God’s Divine providence has used you. Your hearts and our hands, they worked together. To be honest with you I have never seen so many pampers. We have never received three tons of oatmeal porridge with such huge amounts of milk together with such excellent, first class clothes items. .......full text can be seen here
Food Aid from Kerry Group and Glanbia.
Our thanks to Kerry Group and Glanbia who continue to support us with food aid.
Donations
Thanks to those who donated recently to our charity , we really appreciate your support.
Visit To Malawi
Fr Celsur Tierney has the privilege of attending the ordination of Fr John Ryan to Bishop of Muzuzu in Malawi. This is a huge honour for Fr John and we wish him all the best in the Future.
Heart To Hand have helped Fr John to build a school in Malawi which is now almost complete. Our Fr Celsus will be viewing the work done and reporting back on progress.
Heart To Hand have helped Fr John to build a school in Malawi which is now almost complete. Our Fr Celsus will be viewing the work done and reporting back on progress.
June 2016
Humanitarian Aid delivery June 2016
The photo below shows our next load of Humanitarian being loaded in Scarnagh with flour, milk, pasta, clothes and other necessary products. The lorry will leave for Albania next week .
Thanks to Kieran, Margaret & James for the hard work loading the lorry and to all who have contributed to allow us to fill and ship the load.
If you would like to contribute to these very worthy aid deliveries, please visit our donate on line section
Thanks to Kieran, Margaret & James for the hard work loading the lorry and to all who have contributed to allow us to fill and ship the load.
If you would like to contribute to these very worthy aid deliveries, please visit our donate on line section
April/May 2016
Heart to Hand in the news
Heart To Hand featured recently in the limerick leader, please click on the photo below for more details.
Clare Burren Marathon.
Well done to Gary Troy & Danny Ryan who competed in the recent Clare Burren marathon and raised much needed funds for Heart To Hand.
Pink Ribbon Clothes Sale
Our thanks to Olive Foley, Joanne Skelly and the Pink Ribbon team who held a clothes sale in the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre recently. The proceeds of the sale were divided between Heart To Hand & The Pink Ribbon charities. We would like to thank them for all the hard work and for making Heart To Hand a recipient of the proceeds
Humanitarian Aid Delivery May 2016
Our lorry has just returned from Albania following another successful delivery of humanitarian aid. The requests for aid are mounting such is the level of poverty there at the moment.
Aid Delivery June 2016
Kieran, Margaret & James are currently busy loading the next lorry for Albania. This lorry will travel out in 2 weeks’ time
Urgent Funding Appeal
Due to continued appeals in Ireland and overseas for aid and support, we are appealing for funding from all of our supporters and friends. If you would like to raise funds through activities please contact us for assistance.
We urgently need funding to keep up with the high demand for help.
We urgently need funding to keep up with the high demand for help.
Newsletter 2016
We are currently preparing the 2016 edition and it will be available on line shortly
March 2016
Limerick Food Distribution March 2016
We had a visit to our Raheen warehouse recently from the Limerick Leader & Live 95FM both from Limerick. It was an exciting morning for the volunteers and we received great coverage on the Radio and on the paper. See attached photos.
The Heart To Hand volunteers on the morning were:
Joan and Ron Ireland
Camilla O'Brien
Kathleen Liston
Rose Reardon
Niamh Kinsella
Michelle Mitchell
Noreen O'Leary
Marise Kiely
Roisin Harris
Theresa Reardon
Sonya McMahon
Karen Horgan
Leonard Murphy
Martin Healy
Geraldine O Sullivan
Pat Whelan
Huge thank you to our volunteers and food aid suppliers.
The Heart To Hand volunteers on the morning were:
Joan and Ron Ireland
Camilla O'Brien
Kathleen Liston
Rose Reardon
Niamh Kinsella
Michelle Mitchell
Noreen O'Leary
Marise Kiely
Roisin Harris
Theresa Reardon
Sonya McMahon
Karen Horgan
Leonard Murphy
Martin Healy
Geraldine O Sullivan
Pat Whelan
Huge thank you to our volunteers and food aid suppliers.
Aid Delivery to Albania March 2016
Just last week we delivered another load of Humanitarian Aid to the Missionaries Of Charity for distribution to the poor and homeless. We received a thank you email straight away as they were so thrilled with the load. There are so many struggling families they find it difficult to support them. With over 25 tonne of food, clothes and necessary items delivered it will make their job a little easier until the next load, which is planned for 2 weeks’ time.
Clare-Burren Marathon Fundraiser May 2016
Once again Heart To Hand Volunteers will be participating in the annual Clare-Burren Marathon. If you would like to join Gary Troy and others take part, please give me a call on 086 8240978. Sponsorship cards available.
Donations
We received donations recently from people who wish to remain anomalous, we really appreciate you kindness.
Thanks also to our on line donations all of which help to accumulate the funding for another delivery of humanitarian aid.
Thanks also to our on line donations all of which help to accumulate the funding for another delivery of humanitarian aid.
Donation of Beds
Our thanks to St Patricks College Thurles for their kind donation of 50 Beds, mattresses, Duvets, Pillows, and blankets.
These beds will be sent out to Albania where several hundred families lost their homes in recent severe flooding.
A big thanks to all the volunteers who turned up to help load all the beds, clothes and other items.
Thank you to all the people who donated clothes for this load.
The lorry is full and will be on its way shortly.
These beds will be sent out to Albania where several hundred families lost their homes in recent severe flooding.
A big thanks to all the volunteers who turned up to help load all the beds, clothes and other items.
Thank you to all the people who donated clothes for this load.
The lorry is full and will be on its way shortly.
February 2016
St Faustina School Malawi.
Below are photos of the St.Faustina school block which is being built in Malawi with funding provided by Heart To Hand.
This was first published in our 2014 Newsletter following a visit by two heart To Hand volunteers.
The school is being developed by Fr John Ryan from Tipperary who is a missionary priest in Mzuzu.
Heart To Hand would like to continue supporting Fr John and if you would like to contribute to this very worthy project please do hesitate to contact us.
We wish Fr John the very best of luck in the coming months with completing the school.
This was first published in our 2014 Newsletter following a visit by two heart To Hand volunteers.
The school is being developed by Fr John Ryan from Tipperary who is a missionary priest in Mzuzu.
Heart To Hand would like to continue supporting Fr John and if you would like to contribute to this very worthy project please do hesitate to contact us.
We wish Fr John the very best of luck in the coming months with completing the school.
Lenten Food Appeal
The annual Heart To hand Lenten food appeal is taking place over the 6 weeks of Lent around the country. We thank you for your support.
The items for each week are as follows. 1. Pasta 2. Rice 3. Porridge 4. Beans and Peas 5. Soup 6. Toothpaste and toothbrush.
Thank you to all our volunteers for collection of the food items.
The items for each week are as follows. 1. Pasta 2. Rice 3. Porridge 4. Beans and Peas 5. Soup 6. Toothpaste and toothbrush.
Thank you to all our volunteers for collection of the food items.
Humanitarian Aid.
Following devastating flooding in Albania hundreds of families have lost their homes and everything they own. Heart To Hand are currently preparing the 1st of 2 loads which will be delivered this month. We are looking for food, blankets, clothes and toiletries. If you can provide and of these items or you would like to contribute towards the expense of delivering the aid please contact us.
Food Aid in Ireland
Heart To Hand continue to support over 30 charities and organisations in Ireland who are all providing food aid and assistance to the homeless, people in need, addiction centres etc. Heart to Hand collect donated food from companies and large retailers and distribute it around the country. This is hard work and long hours for our volunteers who do not get paid for this work. All Heart To Hand volunteers join our charity to provide a better life for others and to help the poorest of the poor and receive only our thanks and prayers. We thank you for your hard work and commitment.
Fundraising
Please make Heart To Hand your No 1 choice when deciding about volunteering for a sports event, marathons , 5Ks, 10Ks ,Cycles, adventure runs, mountain climbing or any event that you take part in we would be grateful of any funding.
Monthly donations, one off donations, contribution to specific projects are all desperately needed to continue the excellent services of Heart To Hand.
If you would like and information on donating of fundraising please do not hesitate to contact me, Pat Whelan. 086 8240978. pat.whelan@omc.ie
Monthly donations, one off donations, contribution to specific projects are all desperately needed to continue the excellent services of Heart To Hand.
If you would like and information on donating of fundraising please do not hesitate to contact me, Pat Whelan. 086 8240978. pat.whelan@omc.ie
Musical Instruments.
The Sisters in Albania are currently seeking musical instruments such as small organs, guitars, tin whistles for the children to learn. If you have any of these items please let me know
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are always in big demand and if you have any contacts in Hospitals or the HSE where we can apply for used or damaged ones please let us know.
Adult Nappies
Again these are in big demand due to the cost of then in Albania. If you can source them or know where we can get them at reduced costs please advise
December Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Albania.
In December we delivered a large load of humanitarian aid to Albania. It was more than welcome and extremely detailed in a letter for Br Andre which is on our web site in the latest news section under the heading “Thank you email” This letter really shows the true meaning of the aid we send out and how important it is.
December 2015
Limerick Food Distribution
The following download is a short description with photos of how we distribute food to our various charities... Click on the photo to see more
Thank you email
Dear Kieran L.M.C. for life, Margaret his honorable wife, Pat and all of our Irish friends at “Heart to Hands”. May this e-mail communication find you well! Your hearts have given much material to the hands of the needy, as you have done on so many other occasions. Thank you so much for everything! .....more
Donation from OMC Technologies
Thanks to OMC Technologies for making a very generous donation to Heart To Hand in lieu of the traditional Christmas bottle given to customers
Thanks to all who donate on line
A big thank you to all who donate on line and to all who make anonymous donations we really appricate your support
November 2015
Mount Anville Junior School
The photo below shows Kieran Byrne and Miley collecting schoolbags which were specially prepared by the 5th class pupils of Mount Anville Junior School for children in need.
These are an excellent gift to children in developing countries. The pupils also donated, socks, pyjamas, gloves, hats, games and teddy bears.
A big thank you to the pupils, their parents and to the teachers for accommodating the collection.
Thank you all so much.
These are an excellent gift to children in developing countries. The pupils also donated, socks, pyjamas, gloves, hats, games and teddy bears.
A big thank you to the pupils, their parents and to the teachers for accommodating the collection.
Thank you all so much.
Whist Drive Fundraiser in Pouldine School, Co Tipperary.
Our thanks to Alice O’Connell who organised a whist drive on 10th November to raise funds for Heart To Hand charity.
Thanks to all who took part on the night and thanks to the caterers for providing refreshments.
A total of €815 was raised. Thank you Alice, much appreciated.
Thanks to all who took part on the night and thanks to the caterers for providing refreshments.
A total of €815 was raised. Thank you Alice, much appreciated.
Christmas delivery leaving Rosslare Port tomorrow morning for Albania
The lorry has over 20,000 kgs of food, clothes and Christmas shoe boxes for the children in the orphanages.
Thanks to all who donated for this load and to all who helped with the loading.
We wish our driver a safe journey over and back.
Thanks to all who donated for this load and to all who helped with the loading.
We wish our driver a safe journey over and back.
Collections Holycross Abbey
The photo shows the Heart To Hand Van with Holycross Abbey in the background.
Heart To Hand were collecting shoe boxes, clothes and some beautiful hand knitted items from Holycross Abbey today.
Two of our volunteers Miley and Pat made several collections in Tipperary today.
Thanks to everyone who donated clothes, food and shoe boxes. Thanks to all the ladies for the beautiful knitted items
Heart To Hand were collecting shoe boxes, clothes and some beautiful hand knitted items from Holycross Abbey today.
Two of our volunteers Miley and Pat made several collections in Tipperary today.
Thanks to everyone who donated clothes, food and shoe boxes. Thanks to all the ladies for the beautiful knitted items
Designer Clothes Sale a Success!!
Big thanks to everyone involved in our recent Designer clothes sale. It was a brilliant success and we would like to thank Joanne Skelly and her team of hardworking volunteers, too many to mention for running the event.
Thanks also to the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre for hosting the event, all who donated clothes, Louise & Mary for all the ironing and most of all to everyone who came and supported the event. I hope you all got a bargain and we see you back again next year!
Thanks also to the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre for hosting the event, all who donated clothes, Louise & Mary for all the ironing and most of all to everyone who came and supported the event. I hope you all got a bargain and we see you back again next year!
Humanitarian Aid to Albania
Kieran, Margaret & local volunteers in Scarnagh are busy at present preparing the load for Albania. It will travel out on Wed 2nd of December and will contain food, clothes and most important the Christmas shoe boxes for the children in the orphanages. Thanks to all who have donated clothes, shoes and Christmas shoe boxes for the children.
In Limerick & Dublin our volunteers are extremely busy with food deliveries going out on a daily basis. Collection of food from various companies and getting it back out to the people in need is keeping our volunteers on the road into the early hours of the morning. Kieran & Miley are on the road every morning at 7am such is the demand for food at the moment.
In Limerick & Dublin our volunteers are extremely busy with food deliveries going out on a daily basis. Collection of food from various companies and getting it back out to the people in need is keeping our volunteers on the road into the early hours of the morning. Kieran & Miley are on the road every morning at 7am such is the demand for food at the moment.
Donations in lieu of the “Christmas Bottle”
We would be grateful if your company or workplace would consider making a donation to Heart To Hand in Lieu of the traditional Christmas bottle. This is a great way for companies to support the homeless and saves all the hassle of delivering bottles to companies all over the country.
October 2015
Heart To Hand Fundraiser
We would like to thank everyone involved in our recent charity fundraiser in Youngs the ragg. It was a brilliant success and we want to thank Paul and Breda Dempsey who organised the event, Youngs the Ragg for hosting the event, all who sold tickets, sponsors, volunteers on the night, and to the 4 acts, dj Dan, strings n things, ebony and our lead act Jon Kenny all who gave outstanding performances. Well done to all involved.
Annual Designer clothes sale
On Friday 13th November we have our annual designer clothes sale in the Lakeside Hotel kill aloe. Your support for this event would be greatly appreciated. There will be massive bargains again this year. Thanks to Joanne Skelly, Olive Foley and their team of volunteers for running this event. Thanks to the Lakeside Hotel for hosting the event.
September 2015
Thank you letter
June 2015
Thank you letter (in original form)
Dear Pat,
Good morning.
I thank you for the things that you sent for us.
On the behalf of the prisoners and prison staff we all won to express a deep gratitude.
I us chaplain of the prisoners I am grateful for the help you give to me to easily my pastoral care us a priest for them. St Jamse says -faith without action is dead. You help me not only in a material level but it helps even in a spiritual and psychological level.
I thank you and all the Heart to Hand staff for your contribution for our prisoners. You know more or less the situation here and this is just a drop in great ocean of need, but one drop is needed and necessary. Us I have told you in Tirana, this is investigating for heaven. There is no reword here. Jesus said "let not your right hand no what your left is duing".
I pray every Friday for all the benefactors and you are on the top of the list. All the prisoners pray for you. This is how we can pay you.
Note: Thank you for marking what is for the prisons. It was easy for unloading and dividing.
Pray for us.
God bless you.
Give my regards to all.
Yours in Christ
Fr. Marjan.
Good morning.
I thank you for the things that you sent for us.
On the behalf of the prisoners and prison staff we all won to express a deep gratitude.
I us chaplain of the prisoners I am grateful for the help you give to me to easily my pastoral care us a priest for them. St Jamse says -faith without action is dead. You help me not only in a material level but it helps even in a spiritual and psychological level.
I thank you and all the Heart to Hand staff for your contribution for our prisoners. You know more or less the situation here and this is just a drop in great ocean of need, but one drop is needed and necessary. Us I have told you in Tirana, this is investigating for heaven. There is no reword here. Jesus said "let not your right hand no what your left is duing".
I pray every Friday for all the benefactors and you are on the top of the list. All the prisoners pray for you. This is how we can pay you.
Note: Thank you for marking what is for the prisons. It was easy for unloading and dividing.
Pray for us.
God bless you.
Give my regards to all.
Yours in Christ
Fr. Marjan.
May 2015
Heart To Hand are currently preparing a load of humanitarian Aid for delivery next. The load will leave on Wednesday evening for Albania.
The situation for the very poor is still the same in Albania and with new household levies placed on every home its becoming extremely difficult
for families. We have tonnes of nutritional food, medicine and every day necessities on the load.
If you would like to contribute to our humanitarian aid delivery please see our donate page for options.
In Limerick and Dublin we continue to deliver much needed food aid on a daily basis and are continually seeking new avenues for food aid.
The situation for the very poor is still the same in Albania and with new household levies placed on every home its becoming extremely difficult
for families. We have tonnes of nutritional food, medicine and every day necessities on the load.
If you would like to contribute to our humanitarian aid delivery please see our donate page for options.
In Limerick and Dublin we continue to deliver much needed food aid on a daily basis and are continually seeking new avenues for food aid.
February 2015
Limerick Food Deliveries
Here are some photos of our recent food deliveries in Limerick
Special Thanks
Our thanks to Tesco Dooradoyle for their recent donation of €350 euro from their charity community fund. We really appreciate this donation as recognition of our charity work in this area.
January 2015
List of charities and organisations we support
Below is a list of charities and organisations that Heart To Hand support in Limerick with food aid.
- St Patricks shelter, Clare Street. Shelter for Men
- Thomomd House, Shelter for women.
- St Marys Park, Island field. Affordable meals for families, Lunches and breakfasts for children going to school.
- Moyross Community Centre. Affordable meals.
- Community Crèche, Moyross. Affordable child care.
- North side family resource centre, Moyross.
- Franciscan Friars, Moyross.
- Suaimhneas, Moyross. Emergency housing for distressed families.
- St Munchins, Kileely. Affordable family meals, clothes washing and arthritis treatment.
- Br Russel House, Mulgrave St. Centre for elderly men.
- McGarry House, St Alphonsus street. Shelter for men.
- St Vincent De Paul drop in centre, Heartstone Street. Centre for homeless.
- Adapt, Rosbrien, Limerick. Centre for domestic abuse of women and children.
- Our lady of Lourdes, Weston. Affordable food for families and people with learning disabilities.
- Mid West Simon, Weston.
- Southhill after school services. Currently feeding 75 children daily and providing care services.
- St Vincent De Paul, Castleconnell. Providing food and services to families and people in need.
- Siobhan’s Sunday Dinners, Mallow Street. Providing dinners every Sunday as most shelters close on Sundays.
- Shanagolden Vincent De Paul.
- Cuan Mhuire, Bruree Limerick. Addiction Centre.
- Hospital Family Resource Centre.
- Community Crèche and after schools club, Hospital, Co Limerick.
- Hospital Community Meals.
Letters of Thanks
We have received numerous letters of thanks over the last few weeks . Click here for a selection
December 2014
Heart to Hand on Nationwide
On December 22nd Heart To Hand featured on Nationwide who were visiting Br Kevin in Dublin.
It was great to see the Heart To Hand Van, Kieran, Miley and Pat our volunteers as they delivered much needed food aid to Br Kevin.
Heart To Hand have been supporting Kevin for almost 20 years.
Please see the attached link to RTE real player. Heart To Hand feature 6 minutes into the programme.
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10357686/
It was great to see the Heart To Hand Van, Kieran, Miley and Pat our volunteers as they delivered much needed food aid to Br Kevin.
Heart To Hand have been supporting Kevin for almost 20 years.
Please see the attached link to RTE real player. Heart To Hand feature 6 minutes into the programme.
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10357686/
Letter from Fr. Marjan
Dear Pat, and all Heart to Hand organisation,
First I thank you personally and on behalf of the prisoners who have received from your generosity clothes and the pump and the rest of the things you send for them.
In this letter I sent my best wishes and prayers.
May the new born infant find a warm place in your hearts, your family's and in your country.
Give my regard to all for blessed Christmas and the New Year.
God Bless you.
Fr. Marjan.
First I thank you personally and on behalf of the prisoners who have received from your generosity clothes and the pump and the rest of the things you send for them.
In this letter I sent my best wishes and prayers.
May the new born infant find a warm place in your hearts, your family's and in your country.
Give my regard to all for blessed Christmas and the New Year.
God Bless you.
Fr. Marjan.
A Big Thank You
Our thanks to OMC TECHNOLOGIES, Limerick, for making Heart To Hand their Charity of choice when making a very generous donation this week in lieu of the traditional “Christmas Bottle”.
This is an excellent idea and one that will benefit the homeless in Ireland as Heart To Hand provides food aid on a daily basis to homeless shelters and other deserving organisations in Limerick.
OMC have been supporting Heart To Hand for past 10 years and we greatly appreciate their generous and continued support.
On behalf of all at Heart To Hand we would like to warmly thank OMC and wish them a very happy Christmas and New Year.
This is an excellent idea and one that will benefit the homeless in Ireland as Heart To Hand provides food aid on a daily basis to homeless shelters and other deserving organisations in Limerick.
OMC have been supporting Heart To Hand for past 10 years and we greatly appreciate their generous and continued support.
On behalf of all at Heart To Hand we would like to warmly thank OMC and wish them a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Heart To Hand Helping the Homeless
The homeless crisis in Ireland is rising and we in Heart To Hand get to see first-hand how bad the situation is.
Every day our people are out delivering food to the homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
The calls for help are increasing and so are our costs.
If you would like to help us to help the homeless please donate today by clicking on the donate on line button or by contacting any of the Heart To Hand volunteers.
Kieran Byrne 087 2745570. Fr Celsus Tierney 086 1672700. Geraldine O Sullivan 087 4146467. Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
We are a not for profit charity and all money raised goes to helping the poor.
Every day our people are out delivering food to the homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
The calls for help are increasing and so are our costs.
If you would like to help us to help the homeless please donate today by clicking on the donate on line button or by contacting any of the Heart To Hand volunteers.
Kieran Byrne 087 2745570. Fr Celsus Tierney 086 1672700. Geraldine O Sullivan 087 4146467. Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
We are a not for profit charity and all money raised goes to helping the poor.
John Scottus Shoe box Appeal
A big thanks to the students in John Scottus Primary school in Dublin for organising a Christmas shoe box appeal. Below are photos of the children handing over the boxes.
November 2014
Albania Reunion
Dear All,
Please see here for details of our recent trip to Albania to carry out construction work on various projects and some information on our daily food distributions.
Our thanks to all involved for your continued support as without your help none of this would be possible.
Our reunion is taking place in the Lakeside Hotel on Friday 14th November to coincide with our Designer Clothes Sale for heart to hand.
Please come along to support both events.
Clothes sale takes place from 2pm to 9pm. Ladies, Gents and children’s clothes for only a few euro.
Please see here for details of our recent trip to Albania to carry out construction work on various projects and some information on our daily food distributions.
Our thanks to all involved for your continued support as without your help none of this would be possible.
Our reunion is taking place in the Lakeside Hotel on Friday 14th November to coincide with our Designer Clothes Sale for heart to hand.
Please come along to support both events.
Clothes sale takes place from 2pm to 9pm. Ladies, Gents and children’s clothes for only a few euro.
Fundraiser
On Friday 14th Nov 2014 Heart To Hand will hold their annual “Designer Clothes Sale” in the Lakeside Hotel Killaloe from 2pm to 9pm.
Please come and support this worthy event.
Please come and support this worthy event.
Christmas delivery to Albania.
WE have just started loading the lorry for the Christmas run to Albania. If you have any items such as clothes, shoes, or children’s Christmas shoe boxes, please arrange to have then collected or dropped in one of our drop off points. Call 086 8240978 for information.
Fundraiser
October 2014
Our thanks to all those who donated so generously at the recent Joannes Fashion House , fashion show in the Lakeside Hotel Killaloe.
Food Distribution in Limerick
Photos show Heart To Hand volunteers delivering sausages, bacon and ham to food centres in Limerick.
We have recently been approved to collect and distribute meat products in Ireland following the purchase of our new temperature controlled van. This has been a huge benefit to the centres and recipients as meat is an excellent form of protein. Our thanks to those who make Heart To Hand their chosen charity when donating food.
Thanks to all our volunteers who work hard every week to collect and distribute the food.
We have recently been approved to collect and distribute meat products in Ireland following the purchase of our new temperature controlled van. This has been a huge benefit to the centres and recipients as meat is an excellent form of protein. Our thanks to those who make Heart To Hand their chosen charity when donating food.
Thanks to all our volunteers who work hard every week to collect and distribute the food.
Trip to Albania
Heart To Hand volunteers at Dublin Airport prior to their trip to Albania to construct houses for poor families.
A full update will follow later this month.
A full update will follow later this month.
September 2014
Fundraising
On Saturday night last Heart To Hand held two fundraisers.
On was held in Kirby’s Foxhunter Ballineety Limerick. It was a night of music, singing and comedy presented by Jim Keane and his group from Tipperary. It was an excellent night and we thank Jim and the other 8 members of the group who gave their time and talents free of charge to help raise funds for the Heart To Hand food distributions in Limerick. Our thanks to Margaret Kirby and her family for hosting the night and to Geraldine O Sullivan who organised the event.
The second fundraiser was held as part of the Kube! This event was organised by a Thurles group and Heart To Hand sent a representative to compete on behalf of our charity. Eamonn Cornally was chosen to represent Heart To Hand and he came so close to taking the main prize on the night. He reached the final out of 41 contestants and we were very proud of his performance and we want to thank him and all his sponsors who helped raise funds for Heart To Hand.
On was held in Kirby’s Foxhunter Ballineety Limerick. It was a night of music, singing and comedy presented by Jim Keane and his group from Tipperary. It was an excellent night and we thank Jim and the other 8 members of the group who gave their time and talents free of charge to help raise funds for the Heart To Hand food distributions in Limerick. Our thanks to Margaret Kirby and her family for hosting the night and to Geraldine O Sullivan who organised the event.
The second fundraiser was held as part of the Kube! This event was organised by a Thurles group and Heart To Hand sent a representative to compete on behalf of our charity. Eamonn Cornally was chosen to represent Heart To Hand and he came so close to taking the main prize on the night. He reached the final out of 41 contestants and we were very proud of his performance and we want to thank him and all his sponsors who helped raise funds for Heart To Hand.
Upcoming Events
Our annual New and nearly new designer clothes sale will take place in the lakeside hotel Killaloe on Thursday and Friday 13th and 14th November. Your support for this event will be greatly appreciated.
Loading of the lorries for Albania
On Sunday last we loaded the first of 2 lorries for Albania. Building materials, clothes, toys, shoes, furniture and medical equipment filled the first lorry while the second is currently being filled with food. Out thanks to all who helped with the loading and to all who provided the tea and buns.
Building Projects
Our 20 volunteers will travel out on Saturday 27th at the expense of missing the All Ireland replay. We didn t see that coming when we booked the flights! On our return we will give a full update of the building projects carried out.
Food Deliveries.
Our new van is now on the road daily, having been fitted with a chiller unit and temperature controlled system to allow us to carry more dairy products. Dublin and limerick continue to be our areas of need at present. Today Kieran & Miley are visiting several organisations in Limerick to assess their needs and deliver much needed food items.
May/June 2014
Sympathy
Our sympathies go to Margaret Byrne following the loss of her Mother Nancy O Toole. We convey our sympathy to Kieran, Margaret & James and to all Nancy’s family who nursed Nancy over the past two years. We thank all family, neighbours & friends for their support of Heart To Hand.
Food Aid
Over the past 2 months we have been extremely busy delivering food in Ireland.
Limerick & Dublin are the main focus with deliveries every second day by Kieran Byrne and Geraldine O Sullivan.
Limerick & Dublin are the main focus with deliveries every second day by Kieran Byrne and Geraldine O Sullivan.
Transport
Over the next week or two we have to upgrade our Van. The old one has given us good service but we must now upgrade as the food collections and deliveries are ever increasing. This will put financial strain on our already stretched budget so we will be having some fundraisers to help with the purchase. If you would like to help please contact Kieran 0402 37260
Humanitarian Aid
There is one articulated lorry in Scarnagh almost full with Humanitarian Aid for the Missionaries of Charity Albania. This lorry leaves on 12 June and will be closely followed by a second such is the need for Aid.
Clothes Banks
We are currently collecting clothes old and nearly new for our charity. Old clothes (torn, overalls, cloths, sheets etc) that cannot be given away will be accepted by Heart To Hand as we can sell these to the trade and receive funding which can be used to purchase diesel. We have clothes banks in Scarnagh Co Wicklow, Thurles Co Tipperary, Ballina Co Tipperary.
Nearly New clothes (Clothes washed and in boxes only! which have been worn a few times or no longer fit or are now “out of fashion”) will be sent to the poor and orphanages.
If you require any information on clothes banks please contact Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
Nearly New clothes (Clothes washed and in boxes only! which have been worn a few times or no longer fit or are now “out of fashion”) will be sent to the poor and orphanages.
If you require any information on clothes banks please contact Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
Building Projects
One of our volunteers has just returned from Albania after assessing the current list of projects out there.
This year we are concentrating on domestic houses for very poor families. The first picture above shows the ceiling collapsing due to water.
In the second picture the heavy tiles coupled with the timber rotting causes it to collapse.
There are several new houses and several new roofs, windows and doors required to make homes comfortable.
We will have a news section on this later in the month.
If you would like to volunteer on these building projects please contact Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
This year we are concentrating on domestic houses for very poor families. The first picture above shows the ceiling collapsing due to water.
In the second picture the heavy tiles coupled with the timber rotting causes it to collapse.
There are several new houses and several new roofs, windows and doors required to make homes comfortable.
We will have a news section on this later in the month.
If you would like to volunteer on these building projects please contact Pat Whelan 086 8240978.
Africa
Over the past few weeks we have sent funding to two missionary priests in Africa.
Funding was sent Fr John Ryan to kick start his building work in Malawi, more to feature on this in our newsletter.
Funding was sent to Fr Adrian Crowley in Liberia who works with the missionaries of charity helping children with Aids.
Funding was sent Fr John Ryan to kick start his building work in Malawi, more to feature on this in our newsletter.
Funding was sent to Fr Adrian Crowley in Liberia who works with the missionaries of charity helping children with Aids.
Newsletter 2014
We are putting the last few pages together for this year’s newsletter which will be available shortly.
Fundraising
Our thanks to Eoin Mockler who came an impressive 6th in the recent Clare Burren Marathon and to Andrew O Brien who came 26th both running for Heart To Hand.
Thanks to Siobhan Ryan who took part in the Great Limerick Run Marathon.
Later this Month Pat Whelan & Gary Troy will compete in the Tom Crean Challenge in Dingle for Heart To Hand.
Two music events are planned for Ballina/Killaloe this summer, more to follow on this later.
Thanks to Siobhan Ryan who took part in the Great Limerick Run Marathon.
Later this Month Pat Whelan & Gary Troy will compete in the Tom Crean Challenge in Dingle for Heart To Hand.
Two music events are planned for Ballina/Killaloe this summer, more to follow on this later.
March 2014
Photo shows 5th class students from Ferns Co Wexford following their very successful food collection.
Jan/Feb 2014
Heart To Hand distributed Eggs, cheese, butter, carrots, potatoes, yogurt and nutrition drinks to several charities in Limerick this week .
Thanks to Munster Logistics, Geraldine O Sullivan and all who volunteered on the morning.
Following the successful delivery of two lorries of aid to Albania in December which included all the Christmas boxes we have received excellent feedback from the recipients. The missionaries of charity were very grateful. Thank you all so much for your generosity.
Letter from Sr Zaveria in Gostima Albania
Dear mister Pat, thank you for your concern about people who are in need. We got from the sisters in elbasan, clothes and shoes, a supply of rice ,pasta and corn flakes
Thank you very much!
Sister Zaveria and the sisters in Gostima Heart To Hand has been extremely busy with food deliveries in Ireland since Christmas especially in Dublin and Limerick. This morning we distributed, rice, butter, cheese and nutrition drinks to several organisations in limerick. St Munchins received the larger part of this distribution as they have been tending to the families who had to evacuate their homes due to the recent devastating flooding. Our thanks again to Munster Logistics for their role in the food distributions every week, without them this would not be possible.
Thank you very much!
Sister Zaveria and the sisters in Gostima Heart To Hand has been extremely busy with food deliveries in Ireland since Christmas especially in Dublin and Limerick. This morning we distributed, rice, butter, cheese and nutrition drinks to several organisations in limerick. St Munchins received the larger part of this distribution as they have been tending to the families who had to evacuate their homes due to the recent devastating flooding. Our thanks again to Munster Logistics for their role in the food distributions every week, without them this would not be possible.
Projects for 2014
Already we have received requests for a new school in Albania for a very poor and neglected area. Plans are underway to help them.
We currently have 2 volunteers in Africa carrying out a detailed survey of a parish which hopes to build a large school there along with houses, community centre etc. More to follow on this………
In order to keep the charity alive we really need funding. Standing orders, donations on line etc. have all but ceased, so we ask you to please help us in any way you can. Hold a fundraiser, request a coin box, request a biro box, make a donation, host a clothes bin, hold a cake sale whatever it takes to raise a few euro we really need your help. Thank you so much.
We currently have 2 volunteers in Africa carrying out a detailed survey of a parish which hopes to build a large school there along with houses, community centre etc. More to follow on this………
In order to keep the charity alive we really need funding. Standing orders, donations on line etc. have all but ceased, so we ask you to please help us in any way you can. Hold a fundraiser, request a coin box, request a biro box, make a donation, host a clothes bin, hold a cake sale whatever it takes to raise a few euro we really need your help. Thank you so much.
November 2013
Christmas Food collection
Photo shows Kieran Byrne Heart To Hand accepting the food collected by the children from Scoil Iosaf National School, Castlemartyr, Co Cork.
Our thanks to Jane Flannery Priomh Oide the students and parents of Scoil Iosaf.
Our thanks to Jane Flannery Priomh Oide the students and parents of Scoil Iosaf.
Aid Delivery to Albania
Our lorry has just landed safely in Albania with a load of Humanitarian Aid for the poor. Also on this lorry was our Christmas shoe boxes. Supported us with this delivery.
Once the lorry returns it will be loaded again and will return with another load before Christmas. These loads are vital to the recipients who really struggle at this time of year. God bless and thank you.
Once the lorry returns it will be loaded again and will return with another load before Christmas. These loads are vital to the recipients who really struggle at this time of year. God bless and thank you.
Projects
Details and photographs of all projects carried out by Heart To Hand volunteers in Albania and updates on food distribution around Ireland can be found in a special publication here.
September 2013
Building blitz in Albania
On Saturday morning last 2 lorries were loaded with construction materials for our building blitz in Albania on 28th September.
Once all building material was loaded any vacant space was taken up with toys, clothes and food.
We would like to thank all our volunteers who helped with the loading, Paul and his drivers for their part, Geraldine & Joanne who looked after the catering, and to all who donated items on the day.
We are flying out on 28th September to construct 3 new buildings and to to carry out several other projects all of which will be detailed later..more
Once all building material was loaded any vacant space was taken up with toys, clothes and food.
We would like to thank all our volunteers who helped with the loading, Paul and his drivers for their part, Geraldine & Joanne who looked after the catering, and to all who donated items on the day.
We are flying out on 28th September to construct 3 new buildings and to to carry out several other projects all of which will be detailed later..more
August 2013
August bank holiday fundraiser
This August bank holiday saw another ‘sale of the century’ take place in Portrane, County Dublin. And what a massive and successive sale it was. Over 50 volunteers helped set up, put up, pack up and sell up thousands of bargains over the three day weekend. The weather fully cooperated and we enjoyed long sunny afternoons which helped to draw large crowds each day.Patrons had ample opportunities to meander through the huge assortment of stalls laden with books, glass and china, Christmas items, antiques, designer fashion, furniture and household articles to name a few. A highlight of the fund raising event is always the Wheel of Fortune were lucky winners walk away with fantastic prizes.....more
June/July 2013
Construction Projects 2013
Please see attached details of our construction projects for 2013.
We have 3 new buildings to construct which will include electrics, plumbing, heating, furniture and fittings.
The 3 buildings consist of 1 School and 2 Community centres..... more
We have 3 new buildings to construct which will include electrics, plumbing, heating, furniture and fittings.
The 3 buildings consist of 1 School and 2 Community centres..... more
Food Distribution in Ireland.
Heart To Hand has been busy in Limerick recently with distribution of nutrition drinks, yogurt, rice & butter. They were distributed to several charities that care for the poor and the elderly. We have received some thank you letters which you can read by clicking here. Our thanks to Munster Logistics for their part in helping us to set up a distribution centre in Limerick. We would also like to thank them for loading, unloading, collections and deliveries for Heart To Hand. This is a perfect example of people giving back to their local community. Thanks to all in Munster Logistics.
Our food distribution continues in Dublin and around the country. What we get in we send out. To date we have never had as much as a carton of yogurt left over such is the demand for food in Ireland. With you help we will continue to support all these organisations.
Our food distribution continues in Dublin and around the country. What we get in we send out. To date we have never had as much as a carton of yogurt left over such is the demand for food in Ireland. With you help we will continue to support all these organisations.
Overseas Distribution
A lorry containing 22 Tonnes of aid consisting of, Pasta, Liquid milk, Tinned food, Cereals, Toiletries, footwear, Adults and children’s clothes, wheelchairs, beds, buggies and bicycles was delivered last week. It was received with great joy as the supplies have been low in recent weeks. For the recipients of this aid, it is a lifeline as they receive no government assistance, have no place to call Home and depend on humanitarian aid from Ireland and other countries. To accumulate 22 tonnes for each lorry we send out is a huge task and we really appreciate all the support and assistance we receive from volunteers and especially from those who donate either through funding or goods supplied
Building Projects
Site visits were carried out last weekend in 3 locations. Elbasan, Milot and Puke where this September we plan to construct 3 new buildings. These buildings will be used for mass, school, community events, social support etc. Fundraising is now underway and if you wouls like to contribute in any way please contact us on 086 8240978 or 0402 37260.
Fundraisers
Molls Marquee, August Bank Holiday Weekend Sat/Sun & Mon 3rd 4th & 5th
Its almost that time again when Mary Lynders and her large circle of volunteers will be hosting our largest fundraiser of the Year. This is an extraordinary event which takes place over the 3 days of the August Bank Holiday weekend. The location is Portrane Co Dublin by the sea. If the weather stays as forecast it will make for a great weekend. Please come along and support Mary, her family and friends, Kieran & Margaret Byrne and many more Heart To Hand volunteers who will be helping out over the 3 days. There is massive value for money at this large sale and you are sure to find a bargain from garden to glamour. On sale will be furniture, clothes, shoes, books, electrical, homeware, cookware, ovenware, toys, etc etc. Wheel of furtune for the children and much more. Please support this exciting weekend. If you have any items that you would like to donate please contact Mary Lynders on 01 8436359 or 087 7711968
Bag Packing
Bag packing is taking place in Thurles with our volunteers collecting in Tesco last weekend and they are collecting in Mc Kevitts Costcutter this weekend. Our thanks to Josie Hayes for organising these collections and to both Tesco & Costcutter Thurles for giving us the days to collect.
Ballroom dancing
Another great night in Holycross community centre where a large crowd attended the ballroom dance fundraiser. Thanks to Margaret Nolan and all her volunteers in raising a large sum of money for Heart to Hand.
Women’s Mini Marathon Dublin
Congratulations to all the ladies who took part in this year’s mini marathon. It was a very hot day and we really appreciate you efforts in completing this event and raising much needed funds for our charity.
Clare Burren Marathon
Thanks to all Heart To Hand volunteers who took part in this year’s event.
Clothes Bins.
Our clothes bins are being well received since their introduction in various locations around the country. Please continue to support the Heart To Hand bins. Please note all money collected goes to Heart to Hand. We own our bins and have no contracts with any third parties.
Biro Boxes
Biro boxes continue to be a vital source of income and we want to thank all those who host, collect and distribute our boxes and to all those who purchase biros to support Heart to Hand.
May 2013
We received the following letter from Novas Initiatives in Brother Russell House in Limerick. Click here to read the letter.
March/April 2013
This month we sent an articulated lorry of food, clothes, and shoes to the poorest of the poor in Albania. The lorry driver has just returned and dropped in the camera with some pictures.
Lenten Food Appeal.
Our thanks to all those who supported our food appeal over the 6 weeks of lent. It was a huge success and we thank all those involved for collecting the food items weekly and to all who allowed us to collect on their premises.
Designer Clothes Sale- Ballina/Killaloe
Our recent designer clothes sale held in the Lakeside Hotel Killaloe was very well supported and we raised in excess of 1,500 euro.
We want to thank all those who supported the sale by donating their clothes, and all who supported by purchasing clothes. We would like to thank the wedding guests on the Friday Night, all who travelled long distance to support the sale and to the people of Ballina/Killaloe and surrounding areas for their continued support of or charity events.
Our thanks to Joanne Skelly for running the event and all her volunteers who worked hard over the 3 days to raise funds for our charity.
We want to thank all those who supported the sale by donating their clothes, and all who supported by purchasing clothes. We would like to thank the wedding guests on the Friday Night, all who travelled long distance to support the sale and to the people of Ballina/Killaloe and surrounding areas for their continued support of or charity events.
Our thanks to Joanne Skelly for running the event and all her volunteers who worked hard over the 3 days to raise funds for our charity.
Clothes Bins.
Ballina/KIllaloe has now taken delivery of the Heart To Hand clothes bin. The bin is located in Forth Henry business park in front of Ballina Engineering. Thanks to Ballina Engineering and Danny Ryan for accepting the clothes bin.
Please make the Heart to Hand your preferred bin when getting rid of old clothes, shoes, blankets and handbags. This bin is for waste items only. We accept all good clothes, toys and shoes as normal for delivery to those in need. Further information please call 086 8240978.
Clothes bins located in O’Dwyer Refrigeration Thurles, Campion Pumps in Gortnahoe, Lisheen Mines Thurles and various other locations continue to be well supported and we want to thank all those who use the Heart To Hand bins and all who service the bins on behalf of the charity.
If you would to accept a clothes bin in your area please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please make the Heart to Hand your preferred bin when getting rid of old clothes, shoes, blankets and handbags. This bin is for waste items only. We accept all good clothes, toys and shoes as normal for delivery to those in need. Further information please call 086 8240978.
Clothes bins located in O’Dwyer Refrigeration Thurles, Campion Pumps in Gortnahoe, Lisheen Mines Thurles and various other locations continue to be well supported and we want to thank all those who use the Heart To Hand bins and all who service the bins on behalf of the charity.
If you would to accept a clothes bin in your area please do not hesitate to contact us.