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Tenant Engagement Newsletter | Winter 2023
Wishing all our tenants a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024
from all the staff at North & East Housing
Go green this Christmas!
This festive season, we encourage you to adopt a 'green' approach. From choosing your decorations to wrapping gifts and planning meals, every aspect of your celebration can contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Eat Try to source local produce and limit food waste by planning your meals and using leftovers for late-night sandwiches.
Drink Remember to remove lids from bottles; corks can be placed in the general waste bin. When recycling glass, keep bottles clean, dry, and loose and bring them to your local bring bank.
From February 2024 you will be able to return plastic bottles to return centre near you. For more info go to re-turn.ie.
And be merry
• Buy a real tree locally and check with your Local Authority for drop-off points in your area. Your preloved tree will be recycled into chippings for local woodlands & parks.
• If you have an artificial tree, use it – If cared for properly, it can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years.
• Make your wreath from natural seasonal foliage and dried fruits.
• Wrap gifts with recycled paper or fabric. Avoid shiny paper that can’t be recycled. Remember, not all wrap is recyclable
• Be mindful of giving short-use gifts.
Financial support at Christmas
Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends, however, it can be a financially stressful time with increased costs during the festive period. Here are some hints and tips to help:
Additional Needs Payment
If you are struggling financially, you can apply for the Additional Needs Payment from your Local Community Welfare Office. This is a one-off payment for increased costs of heating and electricity, furniture and bedding if you are setting up a home for the first time, funeral costs, and recurring travel costs for hospital appointments.
You can find out more here: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/4eb45- additionalneeds-payment/
St. Vincent De Paul (SVP)
Your local SVP offer a range of supports from Food Hampers, preloved clothes to Education Grants. They can be contacted on 01 884 8200.
Monetary Advice and Budgetary Advice (MABS)
MABS is a free money advice service that provides support and
advice to people
experiencing financial
stress. They can be contacted on 0818 07 2000.
Christmas 2023 holiday opening hours
With the Holidays fast approaching we are making plans for our phone lines. We will be closed from 5pm on Friday 22nd December 2023 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
Our out of hours service will handle all emergency call outs during this period, so please call us on 053 937 4811 for emergency repairs during this time.
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