Locals asked to help SOSAD 'keep the lights on'. SOSAD Ireland is calling on the publics support to help keep its doors open. SOSAD operate across the North East, including Cavan and Monaghan. They made a decision earlier this month to cease its messaging services. Unfortunately, this is due to financial issues. Moreover, with calls for Government to "take action before it's too late"; Christine Wynne of SOSAD Cavan confirmed that the charity has put forward a "complex application" for section 39 funding. Furthermore, they are "hopeful" that this will come to fruition. In the meantime, Christine says SOSAD is focusing on "keeping the lights on" in the hopes of avoiding permanent closure. As a result, a fundraiser has been organised by board member Christy Bannon in a bid to raise vital funds while the charity awaits Government's approval of future funding.
Jodie Curran spoke with Christine Wynne of SOSAD Cavan about the new campaign:
