Who we are

Throughout its long history, East Belfast Mission has engaged actively in the community. EBM's Community Engagement work is two-fold: providing consistent support for the basic needs of the community through community development and helping the community deal with the legacy of the conflict.

This includes:

• A counselling service for individuals and families

• Support for women and children through the Women's Group and Kidz GAP programmes

• Support for local men through the Men’s Group

• Cross-community work with residents of Short Strand and wider East Belfast

• Oral history and reminiscence work with older adults

• "Neighbours in Need" Christmas hamper project

Once the Skainos building project opens its door in summer 2012, our Community Engagement work will be based in a purpose-built community well-being centre.

Vision

 Members of the EBM/Short Strand Women's Group at the launch of their joint artwork, Circles of Life, February 2011