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Warm Hands, Warm Hearts

Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
 

Winter Woollies is an annual initiative delivered by the Health and Wellbeing team inviting residents to knit or crochet warm items for neighbours in need. Help us keep our most vulnerable neighbours warm over the winter months.

Find more information on how to contribute or to receive winter woolies

If you would like more information about Winter Woollies, get in touch E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 028 9034 0160

Winter Woollies 2024

Items Collected: 1662

Partner Organisations: Antrim Community Fridge, Baby Basics Ballyclare, Ballyhenry Primary School, Bridge Youth Centre, Cedar Foundation, Community Advice AN, Impact Network NI, Homeless Connect, HomeStart Antrim/Antrim Baby Bank, Listening Ear, Radius (Ardrigh Fold), Rathcoole Neighbourhood Renewal, Rathfern Community Regeneration Group, Surestart Antrim, Glengormley CSC, Action Mental Health, VOYPIC, Kindercare Fostering, Family Caring Centre, Good Morning Antrim, Mayfield Village Association and Abbey Sure Start.

Winter Woollies 2023

Items Collected: 1184

Partner Organisations: Homestart East Antrim, SureStart Ballymena (Farranshane, Steeple, Ballycraigy), Homeless Connect, Abbey SureStart, Family Caring Centre, Community Advice Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cedar Foundation, Radius Housing, Baby Basics Ballyclare, Kindercare, St. Vincent De Paul, Good Morning Newtownabbey, Network Personnel, Inniscoole Day Centre

Winter Woollies 2022

Items Collected: 568

Partner Organisation: Northern Trust - Children's Services