OPEN - Representing Lone Parent Groups in Ireland
LATEST NEWS......
Lone Parents Blog
OPEN is starting a unique blog by and for lone parents. We got the ball rolling at Christmas 2009 in association with the Ballymun Whitehall Partnership. A big thanks to the lone parents from Ballymun who blogged with great honesty about their everyday lives. The Breadline Blog will go fully ‘live’ when our new website is launched here soon. For now to view the Christmas Blog Click Here
Making Social Housing & Accomodation Provision more One Parent Family Friendly
This policy overview is for use by member groups of OPEN and others concerned with improving the access to and suitability of housing and accommodation for one-parent families. It has been developed as part of OPEN’s Pro-active Policy programme which has three priority issues identified by our member groups; Income Adequacy, Housing and Accommodation and Childcare. Click Here for Full Report
Calling All Members and Supporters of OPEN
We are involved in a number of campaigns to fight the proposed cuts to social welfare and to defend the wages of low paid workers.
TAKE ACTION!
- Stand up for Education: The education sector has already suffered significant cuts, particularly in recent budgets. These cuts have hurt students and their families. As a modern, civilised society we must, on behalf of our children. OPEN who supports Stand Up For Education demand that no further cuts are made.
- Sign the National Women Council’s petition: Sign Here
- Join the Poor Can't Pay Campaign at: www.thepoorcantpay.ie and follow the links to lobby your local TDs. Watch the Poor Cant Pay Campaign Video HERE
- The Irish Congress of Trade Union campaign aims to bring about change in how Government responds to the crisis we face. So far we have seem little evidence of any fresh thinking, no evidence that fairness and justice are at the heart of that response GET UP, STAND UP Campaign - Sign up Now!
Would you like to Donate to OPEN?
To find out more about how and where you would like your donation to make a difference or if you have any questions about your donation contact Louise on (01) 814 8860 or via email to lplace@oneparent.ie
Have you seen our Links Page?
We have a huge list of useful telephone and email contacts for various service providers and other non government organisations.
Click here Quick Links
Meeting and Conference Rooms for Hire in Smithfield, Dublin 7 - SPECIAL OFFER! ROOM RATES REDUCED BY 10%
OPEN offers two hi-spec meeting rooms for hire at very reasonable rates in a location convenient to the city centre, the Luas and Heuston Station. Call 8148860 to arrange a visit to view our available rooms or download Meeting Room Booking Form . Now available, recession busting CAR PARKING on North Brunswick Street. €1 per hour and €5 euro for all day parking. The parking site is located on the old Doors and Floors Store site.
OPEN on Facebook
OPEN is now an established profile and group on social networking giant, Facebook. By joining the OPEN group on Facebook you can stay informed of events, read reviews of recent events, look at photos, and communicate with other members and supporters of OPEN on the discussion board.
Join us on Facebook today and help us to promote our work both nationwide and internationally by inviting your friends and family to join too! You too can support OPEN by becoming a member of our Facebook page: OPEN - Representing lone parents in Ireland
Contact OPEN
OPEN
National Centre
7 Red Cow Lane
Smithfield
Dublin 7
phone: 01 814 8860
Fax: 01 814 8890
enquiries@oneparent.ie
www.oneparent.ie
This page was updated on 28th January, 2010