Ireland’s First Baby Bank Charity Awarded €5,000 in Special Movement for Good Draw

Community Connect, with hubs based out of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, and Athlone, supports and provides essential funding and inventory for supports pregnant women and new parents in a practical and tangible way, such as donations and accessibility to pre-loved children's items. This funding from the Movement for Good Awards will help this charity to continue to operate in its relevant counties and the surrounding area, to ease challenges faced by expecting parents and to continue to pioneer with Ireland’s first ‘Baby Bank’ initiative.

At the heart of Community Connect is the desire to alleviate the burden on mothers and new parents by providing them with essential supplies to give children the best possible start in life. Currently, Community Connect operates out of five hubs across Ireland, with fantastic volunteers assisting in each location.

Speaking of the award, Elaine Noonan, CEO of Community Connect said: “Community Connect is delighted to receive a €5,000 donation from the Benefact Group through the Movement for Good Awards Special Draw – Children & Young People. This funding will make a significant impact on our ability to support pregnant mothers and families with young children in need across Ireland by helping us expand our reach and respond to growing demand. With these funds, we will be able to deliver baby bundles filled with essential items such as nappies, clothing, hygiene products and baby equipment to families facing poverty or crisis. Thanks to the support from the Benefact Group, we are able to provide not just material support, but also relief and dignity to parents who are struggling to meet their children’s basic needs. This generous funding will directly contribute to a healthier, more hopeful start in life for babies and young children across Ireland”.

David Lane, Managing Director of Ecclesiastical Ireland said: “At Ecclesiastical Ireland, proudly part of the Benefact Group, we are delighted to support charities that make a real and lasting impact in their communities. Through the Movement for Good Awards, we’re delighted to provide funding to incredible organisations like Community Connect, whose work with expectant mothers and new parents is truly inspiring. It’s a privilege to play a part in helping them continue their vital efforts to ensure every child in Ireland has the best possible start in life”.

For more information on how to support the Movement for Good Awards, or to nominate a cause, visit www.movementforgood.com