Founded in 1997 and established as a non-profit company in 2000 when it received Family Resource Centre status.  The Family Resource Centre has developed a number of community-based services for the people within the catchment area which includes Adamstown, Barronstown, Carrigbyrne, Newbawn, Oldcourt, Clonroche, Old Ross and surrounding areas. The project is a community development project operates under the principles of :         

•    Equality

•   Inclusion

•   Participation

•   Representation

•   Consultation

Currently RCDG employs 27 staff and supported by 52 local volunteers. The Family Resource Centre strives to respond to the ever-changing needs of rural community living. It is reliant on the community to voice these needs and to participate in its activities.

The Raheen Family Resource Centre provides the overall development, management and co-ordination of all the projects under RCDG Ltd. It also provides specialist programmes to target groups in the area through the provision of outreach and project based activities. These activities fall under the broad headings of Youth, Elderly, Heritage, Environment, Employment, Training & Education and Rural Development.

The project has provided 

•    Childcare service

•    Out-reach care of the elderly and Day service for older people

•    Youth club with various activities

•    IT training to individuals and groups

•   Catering Kitchen providing internal and external catering

•     Various training courses including FETAC Level 5, Personal Care & Presentation, Interior Design, First Aid and Parenting Skills.

•   Information on Training and Education opportunities locally and regionally

•    Publication of the monthly Newsbulletin

•   Ongoing support, expertise and resources to local groups

•    Development and support of men’s group

•   The organisation of various local events such as annual outings and parties for Senior Citizens and activities for youth groups

•     Various Arts projects with people of all ages

•   Health Initiatives such as 12 week healthy lifestyle challenge, men’s health day and healthy eating day in conjunction with Raheen N.S.

•    Information and drop- in centre

•    Book swap library