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Welcome
Cork Foyer, the big white house at the top of the hill, is a transitional housing and training centre for young people aged 18 to 25 who were homeless or who are at risk of becoming homelessness. We aim to provide young people with a comfortable home and an environment that is conducive to learning, allowing young people to focus solely on their future during their stay.
The Foyer’s highly motivated staff team strives to encourage young people to develop independent living skills through clear cut support plans, internal training programmes and by positively encouraging young people to believe in their own ability, talent and skill set.
The facilities and services at the Foyer actively break down barriers to personal development and encourage young people to participate both within the Foyer and within their local community. Through strong partnerships, the Foyer is able to offer a spacious garden, a toddler play park with mini pet farm, a seasonal garden cafe and a community bicycle project whilst being only a 10 minute stroll from the City centre.
Shaping the Big Society
Cork Foyer was well represented at this year’s residential practice event held at Aston Business School, Birmingham. The theme, “Big Society” aimed to offer delegates a wide perspective on the role of young people in shaping their communities, through the lens of Foyer Federation projects and programmes.
Besides offering a great opportunity to network with numerous other Foyer projects, the two day event was packed with a variety of workshops to capture the imagination of those in attendance.
Cork Foyer at this year’s residential practice event held at Aston Business School, Birmingham.
Cork Foyer delegates learned of other projects that had put the “Big Society” principles into action by using the assets of their residents to deliver inspiring practical community initiatives. Cork Foyer residents, Aaron Herrera and James O’Brien also seized the opportunity to showcase the work of the Cork Foyer during the innovations fair. Their presentation included a live broadcast of a short film made recently by Cork Foyer residents and Cork Community Television.
The work of the Cork Foyer being showcased.
Having made several positive links with Foyers in England and Wales who wish to jointly organise a future initiative together, we left the event feeling that we had gained some great ideas for the future.
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