Our Executive Director, Emily Norton Ashinhurst, will be chairing a dynamic panel, "Irish America Giving Back: A Shoulder to Lean on for The Irish Diaspora", at The Irish Echo's 2021 Big Irish Campfire on August 27th.
Attend in person or virtually! Click below for all details.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. Click HERE for resources.
Our CHAT Committee has raised funds to launch and maintain a counseling program for community members. Click HERE to learn more.
As we prepare to turn the page on 2020, it is important to pause and reflect on the loved ones who will not be with us in 2021.
The Irish Diaspora Center responded early and decisively to the pandemic initiating a series of actions with a single purpose in mind … to eliminate or minimize risk to the people we serve in the local Irish community.
Our vision for 2021 is to continue to make the safety and welfare of our community our primary goal. We also recognize the void that the quarantine has created and the direct and indirect effects of long-term isolation.
In 2021 our plan is to adjust our strategy according to the progress made in flattening the curve, reducing the number of active cases, and distribution of the vaccine.
Winter is likely going to be a time of ‘hibernation’ and we will continue to offer online content to maintain and develop our spirit of community.
Spring may provide early opportunities for monthly outdoor gatherings with attendance determined by public policy guidelines.
Summer will transition to weekly outdoor gatherings with attendance continuing to be determined by public policy guidelines.
In the Fall we hope to resume onsite activities at the Irish Diaspora Center including Senior Lunches, Genealogy Sessions, Gaelic Language studies, Foróige Youth Club, and 25 Card Games!
2020 has been a challenging year and we are hopeful that 2021 will usher in a year of opportunity for reconnecting with old friends and making a few new ones along the way!
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