charity Archives – The College View

DCU startup seeks to double funding for homelessness app

March 26, 2019

A group of DCU students are enlisting public support in their mission to eradicate homelessness in Ireland.

Surf n Sail and Canoe Club get wet for charity

February 20, 2019

DCU’s Surf n Sail society and DCU Canoe Club handed a cheque to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute after raising thousands during their Christmas swim.

MPS 24 Hour Broadcast will raise funds for SOSAD

November 29, 2017

This year’s Media Production Society annual 24 Hour Broadcast is in aid of the charity SOSAD.

DCU students raise almost €30,000 for Temple Street

March 22, 2017

Twenty eight DCU students rose over €27,00 euro for Temple Street during a fundraising initiative called 100minds.

MPS 24 Hour Broadcast to be in aid of homeless

November 30, 2016

DCU Media Production Society will host its 7th annual 24 Hour Broadcast in aid of the Peter McVerry Trust, on December 2nd

Homeless children deserve Christmas too

November 30, 2016

It was ten years ago when Laura spent a year and a half in a homeless shelter with her mam. She lived in Hedigans in town, it has three stories and had families, of up

Helping the Homeless

November 16, 2016

Christmas is a time for giving and receiving, however, not all of us are fortunate enough to be in a position to celebrate the festivities of the season. With winter weather a reminder of shorter

Give a little more this Christmas

December 2, 2015

Not everyone will be spoiled rotten this Christmas.

Third level students turning to charities for support

December 10, 2014

The number of students seeking financial support from charities has risen, according to a recent Campus.ie article.

Mo Thaithí den Michaela Foundation

April 30, 2014

Ní thig liom na focail chuí a fháil chun cur síos a dhéanamh ar an chlaochlú ar mo shaol a bhuí leis an Michaela Foundation.

Sweet Charity

April 30, 2014

Catherine Devine looks at what DCU societies have done for charity this year.

Keyboard warriors: The best Irish blogs

April 2, 2014

A look at five of the best offerings Ireland has for the blogging world.

How to make a fundraiser successful

March 5, 2014

Viral vids or good old fashioned hard graft: what are the vital ingredients for a good fundraiser? The College View investigates.

Mo bros and Mo sistas unite for men’s health

November 20, 2013

A look at Movember and the money it has raised for men’s health charities

Underwear run raises over €1,000 for charity

October 17, 2012

The DCU Raising and Giving (RAG) Society raised over €1,000 following the “Underwear Mile” charity fundraiser last Wednesday afternoon. Participants braved the elements and stripped down to their bare essentials in aid of various Irish