As a charitable, non profit making organisation, Saint John of God Menni Services relies on monies from the Health Service Executive and also donations to improve the standard of the service we provide to children and adults with intellectual disabilities from South West Dublin.

We here in Menni Services are constantly trying to upgrade and improve the quality and standard of services we offer and also the premises where we offer our service programmes.

In 2006 it was agreed to hold our Inaugural Black Tie Masked Ball in Jury’s Hotel, Ballsbridge where 380 people attended and helped to raise monies to buy new transport vehicles for our Day Services.  We raised €56,000 on the night and were able to purchase 3 new buses which are used to transport the children and adults in our day services to various different events within the local community.

In 2007 money was needed to open a new Drop in Club facility for adults.  This is a complimentary/ back-up service for individuals who are working on a part time basis in mainstream supported employment positions.  The focus of the programme is building the capacity of the individual and the full integration of the individual into mainstream activities and their own community.  The Service found a perfect location in Walkinstown but needed to raise money to renovate and refurbish the facilities to make them accessible for our Drop in Club attendees.  At the Black Tie Ball in October 2007 were 560 people attended in The Burlington Hotel, we raised a fantastic €89,000 and the Drop In Club opened in early 2008.

Click here to view photos from our 2007 Ball

In October 2008 our 3rd Annual Black Tie Ball was held in The Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge where 360 people attended and we raised €75,000.  All monies raised will go towards the successful move of our Children’s Respite in Tallaght to Islandbridge where a facility will be refurbished to accommodate the children’s specific needs.  At Islandbridge we have the beautiful Memorial Park and a super playground on site which is far more suitable than the current facilities that are available on the Tallaght site.

Click here to view photos from our 2008 Ball

The Annual Black Tie Ball was held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin. The ball was run last year to raise monies to complete the fit out of our unit in Islandbridge to provide Respite Services for Children. €38k was raised on the night. Respite Services are currently run in the Exchange Hall in Tallaght where facilities of a garden or ground floor accommodation is not available. Moving to Islandbridge will aloow the children to enjoy the on-site multi-sensory garden, playground the local park. All accommodation is on the ground floor allowing for wheelchair access everywhere. We would like to thank all of our sponsors that made the night happen but in particular the Sharp Group for their continued support.

Click here to view photos from our 2009 Ball

Our 5th Annual Black Tie Ball will be held later this year once again in The Four Seasons Hotel. Details to follow.

There are numerous other ways that individuals have fundraised for Saint John of God Menni Services over the years and we are extremely grateful for all donations that we receive.

If you would like to make a donation to the service, please contact admin.menni@sjog.ie