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It was such a privilege to chat to so many young people about the work that Portadown Cares does in their community. We hope to see some of them volunteering with us in the near future!

As we quickly approach the festive season, Portadown Cares is once again preparing our annual Christmas hamper appeal- supporting local families, pensioners, and individuals who find themselves struggling at this time of year. How you can help: Sponsor a hamper- £65 for a large family, £50 for an average or £35 for a pensioner hamper. Donate goods- non-perishable food, toiletries, festive treats or toys Spread the word! Referrals for hampers come from trusted sources such as

If your child ever needs help, they are more than welcome to come to our shop in the High Street Mall to charge phones, get out of a situation, get a lift or just need help with anything at all, someone at Portadown Cares will most certainly help them.

We had an amazing time at the official opening of our brand new shop in the High Street Mall! A huge thank you to everyone who turned out- local business reps, councillors, friends and our fabulous community. Your support made the day so much better. An extra special thank you to Roisin Draffin, who represented the mall management, for cutting the ribbon and helping us start a new chapter in style! Also to Ken and Andrew for their support, and Frank for his patience. Your su