Oxfam’s thanks to people of Meath

Dear sir - I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude and that of the thousands of people in developing countries that Oxfam Ireland have assisted in the past year to the people of Navan and county Meath for all your support in 2010. It was a very challenging year for this country and despite economic turmoil and job losses, the generosity of the Irish public still shone through. From the moment the year started with a devastating earthquake on the Caribbean island of Haiti the people of this island swung into action. In our shops all across Ireland, people arrived and asked how they could help. Throughout the country a phenomenal range of fundraising events were organised by people who wanted to make a difference and it allowed Oxfam to play our part in delivering an immediate aid response to the people of Haiti. In July, large parts of Pakistan were submerged by the worst flooding in the country in living memory. Oxfam was there, helping to evacuate people, providing clean safe water, hygiene kits and food. Again, we were only able to do this thanks to the people that support us here. It is your generous cash donation, your donation of stock or purchase in an Oxfam shop and your fundraising energy that allows Oxfam Ireland to stand ready to respond to such emergencies 365 days a year. We hope you will continue to support Oxfam Ireland again in 2011. If you have any unwanted Christmas presents or items that you rarely use, if you could kindly visit Bridget Walsh, Oxfam Navan shop manager at 31 Trimgate street and donate then you will continue to help us to change peoples' lives. My sincerest thanks and hopes for a happy and a healthy New Year. Yours, Jim Clarken, CEO Oxfam Ireland. www.oxfamireland.org.