Praxis Care celebrates 40 years in Dundalk

Leading social care charity Praxis Care held an outdoor pizza party at their Arlee Short Breaks service in Dundalk, transforming the home into a vibrant celebration for the organisation’s 40th anniversary on 3rd of July.

The joyous event brought together the people Praxis Care supports, their families and friends, staff and the local community.

Attendees enjoyed pizza, DJing by supported person Anthony “Terminator” McKeown and a visit from Go Bananas Ice Cream.

The party was hosted by Praxis Care’s Arlee, Tateetra and Park Avenue services for adults with intellectual disability, mental ill health or brain injury. 

This event was just one in a series of 40 celebrations taking place this summer across Ireland, the UK and the Isle of Man to mark this significant anniversary.

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Each event aims to bring together the local community and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Praxis Care over the past 40 years. 

Praxis Care supports 1,500 children and adults with mental ill health, autism, intellectual disabilities and dementia, providing innovative, professional, high quality support services to people across the spectrum of need.

They have 2,000 employees and volunteers across the UK, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

They celebrate 40 years as a registered charity in 2024.