At least 25 new social housing units will be provided for homeless families after the Capuchin Day Centre provided €5m in funding to the Peter McVerry Trust, with the Pope’s visit providing a surge in donations. Due to a growth in donations, Br Kevin said the Capuchins were keen to team up with an organisation with the expertise to provide housing for those caught up in homelessness and chose the Peter McVerry Trust. They will now use the money to acquire a minimum of 25 new social housing units. “The Pope’s visit made a huge impact in people’s donations,” he said. He also said a further collaboration with the Peter McVerry Trust could occur, particularly in light of the worsening housing crisis.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2019 03:33 UTC