Funding secured to ensure Foyle Haven stays open till at least the end of June

Funding has been secured to ensure that the Foyle Haven centre in Derry stays open until the end of June at least. The centre at John Street is a support base for people dealing with alcohol problems, particularly street drinkers. The centre is managed by the De Paul charity. It is funded by a number of organisations, including the Western Trust, the PSNI and Derry City and Strabane District Council. It was recently revealed that funding required for the Foyle Haven was due to run out at the end of next month. However, the local council's monthly meeting in the Guildhall this afternoon was told that funding had been secured which would allow the centre to maintain its current services up to the end of June. The meeting was told that a meeting involving all the funding agencies would be held in April to discuss how to protect the long-term sustainability of the centre. Before today's meeting a rally in support of the Foyle Haven was held in the Guildhall Square.