Claire Devery

Ozanam House Resource Centre

Ozanam House Resource Centre is based on Mountjoy Square in the North Inner City and run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is the largest of 6 Community Resource Centres operated by the SVP throughout Ireland offering the widest range of services. We provide various social and educational programmes and projects aimed at addressing the many needs of the local community. These include a childcare service, a variety of youth programmes, a wide range of adult education classes and community programmes for the older members. Over the past 11 years, Ozanam House has provided the local community with a vital stepping stone to learning and development, safety and encouragement. It not only offers programmes that develop skills in a wide variety of areas but also offers individuals, young and old, the chance to gain the confidence to develop in whatever way they require and the self belief that they and their families can have a better future. The Centre has just over 500 members, accessing 600 programme places each week. What remains unique about Ozanam House is the 7 full time staff who support 80 active volunteers who share their time and skills each week for the benefit of others.