ALONE and Cully & Sully announced a new partnership today around sharing the warmth with older people across Ireland this winter. ALONE has delivered over 29,000 individual supports to older people so far this year, but expect to reach 40,000 by the end of winter. These supports range from help with loneliness and isolation to support with grant applications and everything in between.
Cully & Sully, who celebrate 20 years in business this year are donating €20,000 to support the work of ALONE, matching any donations their customers make and promoting this on their lids in stores nationwide.
Cully Allen, founder of the company visited ALONE walk in Dublin today and gave a cooking demonstration with the help of some the older people ALONE works with.
Keeping warm is a health issue for older people, that goes beyond just comfort, and the high energy costs we all are experiencing make decisions about heating very difficult. The sacrifice can be between heating and eating.
ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan said “We are delighted to launch this partnership today and appreciate the support from Cully & Sully and their customers. We have had to continue to grow our services in response to an ever-growing demand. We are urging everyone to be mindful of older people in our society this winter, not only due to the economic repercussions of the worst cost of living crisis in almost 40 years but that many older people, particularly those who are living alone are impacted by loneliness. Winter is a very busy time for us. Our volunteers, and staff will be checking in, supporting and sharing their time with older people across Ireland. ”
Cully Allen of Cully & Sully said “It’s an achievement for us that Cully & Sully is turning 20 years old this year. The support of our customers has made this milestone possible… we are CHUFFED to be growing older and we want to help ALONE, who are supporting so many older people in Ireland, to age at home safely and securely.”
“We’ve come on board for ALONE’s “Share Your Warmth” campaign this Autumn. We’re going to match the nation’s donations up to €20,000 and we hope our limited edition soup lids encourage people to donate and spend lunchtime with an older person in their life,” he continued.
The special promotional packs are available in stores nationwide and wherever you get your favourite Cully & Sully soup.
If you or someone you know needs support this Winter, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. ALONE operates 365 days a year so we will be there to take your call when you need us most.
