How you can assist displaced Ukrainian Nationals arriving to the Ballyogan Temporary Rest Centre
Update November 2022:
dlr County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Volunteer Centre are partnering on a Christmas donation appeal for Ukrainians living in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. We have received a list of very specific items that would be greatly appreciated at this time, see below:
All accepted items:
Christmas Cards:
We will be accepting Christmas cards written from adults to give to adults or from children to give to children (handmade would be lovely). Cards will be given separately from donated items. Please leave envelopes unsealed.
Bikes & Scooters for kids and teens:
In new or like new condition
Arts & Crafts (new or unused materials only please)
Materials for children of all ages including:
Colouring Books
Drawing Pads
Crayons
Markers
Misc drawing materials, like pencil cases, erasers, and pencil sharpeners
Personal hygiene items (new only):
Shampoo
Deodorant (mens & womens)
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Small tissues packs
Bodywash
Hairbrushs/Combs
Women's Pads
Women's Tampons
Men's Shaving Cream
Men's Razors
Clothing (new or unused only)
Scarfs (for children, men & women)
Hats (for children, men & women)
Gloves (for children, men & women)
Raincoats (for men - all sizes needed)
Food (new only please)
Chocolate Selection Boxes for Christmas
Drop off your contribution to our temporary donation hub at Ballyogan Parish Hall, Ballyogan Court, Dublin 18 during one of our donation drop-off times:
- Friday 9th December 11am to 2pm
- Saturday 10th December 12pm to 4pm
Items must be new, unused, unopened and in-date. Bikes & Scooters may be used but should be in excellent condition.
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March 2022
The Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has issued the following information for displaced Ukrainian nationals.
This information is also available in Ukrainian and Russian here.
Ця інформація також доступна українською та російською мовами тут.
Эта информация также доступна на украинском и русском языках здесь.
Some useful contacts: