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Depaul Ireland has been named as one of 50 global community organisations to receive a grant of $500,000 in catalytic funding as part of the Citi Foundation’s 2024 Global Innovation Challenge, which aims to support solutions that address homelessness. Supporting people experiencing homelessness across the island of Ireland, Depaul supported over 10,000 people – including over 1,400 families – in 2023 as homelessness continued to reach unprecedented levels. Responding and adapting to the changing needs of their service users is key for the Depaul team both in Northern Ireland and the Republic. The landscape of homelessness is changing and evolving the services offered and training staff helps Depaul meet demands more effectively in Northern Ireland. Reflecting on Citi Foundation’s 2024 Global Innovation Challenge, Citi Belfast Site Head Peter Holden said: "We are delighted that Depaul is one of the three UK charities that have been awarded $500,000 to support individuals, families and communities locally. "These funds will help to enhance the important work Depaul Ireland does to support those experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland and across the Island of Ireland. Underpinning our ethos of ‘living locally, working globally,’ the Citi Belfast team have been inspired by Depaul’s work and have proudly committed to further strengthening our relationship through added volunteer support.” https://lnkd.in/eYGeUBdk