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16/12/2021
Prison Service Supports Annual Christmas Hope Appeal
The Northern Ireland Prison Service and Probation Board NI has given its support to the Prison Fellowship NI's annual Christmas Hope appeal.
Held annually by the Prison Fellowship, the Christmas Hope appeal provides much-needed help for the families and children of those in prison, with hampers and toys for prisoners' families at a time when they can feel most alone and forgotten.
Last year the Prison Fellowship provided almost 500 toy parcels for children across Northern Ireland, and with the help of both NIPS and PBNI, this year's appeal response has been ever bigger.
Receiving the welcome donation, Robin Scott, Chief Executive of the Prison Fellowship NI said: "The practical support received from NI Prison Service and Probation Board staff will make a real difference to the families that we support through Christmas Hope.
"And while the immediate benefit will be a hamper and toys for children delivered before Christmas, our experience shows that many families struggle throughout the year; with limited support, fear, stigma and isolation being the reality for many. These gifts build trust and confidence for families and they know that Prison Fellowship are genuinely interested in offering ongoing support despite the crime or crimes committed."
Making the Prison Service's donation, Director General, Ronnie Armour said: "We are genuinely honoured to be able to support such a worthy cause, and to pass on the many donations which have come from staff right across the Prison Service.
"We are acutely aware of the impact that imprisonment has on families, and this is just one more way our staff show their commitment to supporting the wider community." he added.
Commenting on the generosity of Probation Board for Northern Ireland staff, PBNI Chief Executive Amanda Stewart said: "Each year the Senior leadership team in PBNI make the ask to our staff to help those less fortunate than themselves at Christmas.
"The people we work with, and their families are some of the most marginalised in society. Many children and families are facing a tough Winter. I hope this contribution will help those in hardship and make Christmas a little brighter."
Held annually by the Prison Fellowship, the Christmas Hope appeal provides much-needed help for the families and children of those in prison, with hampers and toys for prisoners' families at a time when they can feel most alone and forgotten.
Last year the Prison Fellowship provided almost 500 toy parcels for children across Northern Ireland, and with the help of both NIPS and PBNI, this year's appeal response has been ever bigger.
Receiving the welcome donation, Robin Scott, Chief Executive of the Prison Fellowship NI said: "The practical support received from NI Prison Service and Probation Board staff will make a real difference to the families that we support through Christmas Hope.
"And while the immediate benefit will be a hamper and toys for children delivered before Christmas, our experience shows that many families struggle throughout the year; with limited support, fear, stigma and isolation being the reality for many. These gifts build trust and confidence for families and they know that Prison Fellowship are genuinely interested in offering ongoing support despite the crime or crimes committed."
Making the Prison Service's donation, Director General, Ronnie Armour said: "We are genuinely honoured to be able to support such a worthy cause, and to pass on the many donations which have come from staff right across the Prison Service.
"We are acutely aware of the impact that imprisonment has on families, and this is just one more way our staff show their commitment to supporting the wider community." he added.
Commenting on the generosity of Probation Board for Northern Ireland staff, PBNI Chief Executive Amanda Stewart said: "Each year the Senior leadership team in PBNI make the ask to our staff to help those less fortunate than themselves at Christmas.
"The people we work with, and their families are some of the most marginalised in society. Many children and families are facing a tough Winter. I hope this contribution will help those in hardship and make Christmas a little brighter."
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