Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” ~ Helen Keller
Together we have already helped so many. Seeing the outpouring of support from our community is incredible! Each day, our volunteers are collecting food from the drop off containers and preparing parcels for drop off to families and individuals who need a helping hand. The packages offer a great, nutritious mix of food, including dairy, eggs, cheese, fruit and vegetables, and other perishable items along with the non-perishables we’ve collected from you. THANK YOU!!
Food assistance remains a vital need for our community; however, we also recognize that there are many in need of assistance to pay bills at this time. Together with several Irish organizations in the community and with support from the Irish government, we have established a Hardship Fund that is available to help those in need.
We are grateful to those who have already donated to the Hardship Fund and invite you to do the same. The more we raise, the broader the impact for our community! Please click below to make your donation today.
Emily Ashinhurst
Executive Director
Hardship Fund
This fund has been set up to help Irish community members whose income has been impacted by COVID-19 and need help to cover essential bills such as rent, utilities, or medical needs. Each application will be assessed by an independent committee and funds will be allocated on a needs basis. All identifying information is removed prior to the committee review for confidentiality. Please spread the word and connect anyone that you know who may need a small grant to make ends meet at this time.
Food Assistance Program
If you or someone that you know may need some help to get through this period of time, please click on the button below. Our volunteers will happily deliver to your porch or you can pick up at the Irish Diaspora Center by scheduling a time for pick up by texting 484-886-9028.
Irish Community Relief is a joint effort of:
Resources for the Time
We understand that this time is extremely confusing with changes in job security, immigration questions, medical questions, and mental health needs. Please know that the IDC is standing with you and that we have a number of experts in various fields who can help answer your questions. Please let us know if you need to speak with a human resources expert, a criminal attorney, an immigration attorney, a mental health professional, or some other professional. We can also help with running errands such as grocery shopping, picking up medication, or even a social distance visit via our porch buddy system. All of our services are free and confidential.
Book an appointment with our HR Specialist
Book an appointment with our Immigration lawyers
Book an appointment with our Mental Health Specialist
Ways You Can Be Involved
Donate food or funds
Volunteer to be a porch buddy or non-home helper
Lend your expertise in some area at this time
Let us know if you or someone in your life is in need of help
Contact the Irish Diaspora Center at ciaran@idcphila.org to sign up.
Happy to help
We are here to serve the Irish community in any way that we can. Please reach out to us if you need some assistance via phone 610-789-6355 ex 3203 or email emily@idcphila.org
