The MARA Project is a project aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people living in rural areas in Northern Ireland.
It is funded by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) and delivered by the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Community Organisations of South Tyrone and Areas Ltd (COSTA) are delivering the project in the Dungannon and Armagh areas (and in partnership with TADA).
The aim of MARA is to increase awareness of, or helping households/individuals access local services, grants or benefits thus supporting those rural dwellers living in or at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
Do you live in one of these areas? ?
The programme will be running from July 2012 until April 2014 and will cover the following areas:
Dungannon Council area:
Washingbay, Altmore, Ballygawley, Clogher, Aughnacloy, Caledon, Fivemiletown, Augher,
Donaghmore, Killyman, Castlecaulfield, Benburb and Moy.
Armagh Council area:
Keady, Carrigatuke, Markethill, Poyntz Pass, Derrynoose, Ballymartrim, Killylea, Killeen,
Charlemont, Loughgall, Tandragee, Milford, Laurelvale, Rich Hill, Hamiltonsbawn, Hockley
You may be eligible for a referral to:
– Rural Community Transport – Smart Pass
– Energy Savings Schemes (Warm Homes) – Disabled Facilities Grant
– Home Safety Check – Benefit Entitlement Check
– Support Services
Groups Entitled are::
– Farmers – Carers
– Fishermen – Elderly
– Lone/Single Parents – Ethnic Minorities
For more informationor if you are interested in having a confidentialfree home visit please contact:
Clare Thompson (MARA Project Officer)
Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas
President Grants Homestead, 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT70 1TW
MARA Tel: 028 855 56883 Email:mara.costa@btconnect.com
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