Opel presents new Vivaro to award-winning social enterprise

Opel Ireland has presented a new Vivaro van to Hair Together, an award-winning social enterprise that is actively tackling unemployment, mental health challenges and social exclusion in Ballymun and North Dublin.

Founded by CEO, Eileen McHugh, Hair Together delivers programmes to schools and young people from Ballymun, creating positive opportunities through hairstyling, barbering, and personal development.

The initiative also works with young people and women from across North Dublin who may have faced additional barriers such as addiction, involvement with the justice system, or other difficult life experiences.

The new van, provided by Opel, will be used for six months to support the initiative as it prepares to open its new, permanent premises in the heart of Ballymun.

McHugh said: “I am beyond grateful for the use of the Opel Vivaro workhorse, which will assist us greatly every day in our busy lives. From supply pick-ups, to dropping off equipment for our new corporate events, it will make our lives much easier.”

Supported by Rethink Ireland and philanthropic donations, McHugh and her team are currently marketing a new corporate service for companies seeking team building activities through hairstyling fun.

Already booked by AIB, Deloitte and leading motor distributor, Gowan Auto, companies who wish to support the initiative can find out more by contacting mailto:info@hairtogether.ie.