West Limerick Resources - "Committed to the Community"

Migrant Support Service

West Limerick Resources operated the Migrant Support Service on a pilot basis for a twelve month period which came to an end in March 2008.  Its aim was to promote cross-cultural integration within our community by improving opportunities for the integration of newcomers to West Limerick with existing members of the local community.   These actions included job-seeking support services, English classes, community-based initiatives and information evenings that targeted the migrant community.  

The service was established with the support from the Fund to Support the Integration of Legally Resident Immigrants which was set-up in 2006 by the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. In 2007 WLR was one of just fifteen partnership companies that successfully secured part of the €2 million funding which was designated for partnership companies.  Through the Migrant Support Service we aimed to initiate local strategies that respect cultural difference and promote the involvement of non nationals in local communities. 

Ongoing support for the Migrant Community is still provided through the Local and Community Development Programme

For more information contact one of our community development officers