smiles", regardless of the weather. SHARE aims to have at least 100 collectors on the streets at any one time. While collection only occurs at Christmas, members of SHARE's executive visit any resident of the housing schemes that desires visitation, on a regular basis. Although they are not obliged to continue to do this on a permanent basis (as the executive is changed each school year), some develop a bond of friendship and continue to keep in touch. Facilities There are 167 SHARE housing units in total, located in clusters throughout Cork city: in Blackpool, Shandon Street, Sheare's Street, Grattan Street, Abbey Street, Blarney Street and Sunday's Well. These facilities are a mix of sheltered housing, apartments and small individual homes, each with "all the modern requirements" and fully furnished. Here the elderly have "the freedom of their own comfortable space in a safe environment", and are provided with a number of practical services; including medical treatments, meals, laundry services and support networks as necessary. Additionally, there is the Day Care Centre at Sheare's Street, "a really homely centre for elderly people, with practical and fun activities." Activities available include dance, arts and crafts, bingo, darts, quiz games, knitting, sewing, baking, card games, snooker and drama. Maintaining, managing and refurbishing these facilities requires continuous funding. As the chairman of the 2007 Executive, Kevin Olden, said: Recognition and media coverage Since the opening of the first SHARE homes in 1976, complexes have been opened by Taoiseach Jack Lynch, President Hillery, President Mary Robinson, then Minister for Health and Children Micheál Martin TD, and the various Lord Mayors of Cork. On the opening of the 100th SHARE house, President Hillery said: "SHARE's achievements demonstrate a generosity and dedication on the part of young people which is an inspiration and challenge to us all". In 2002, the SHARE Day Care Centre was visited by President Mary McAleese. Later, in 2006, President McAleese acknowledged the work "which changed bad lives into good." Each year since Br. Jerome's death, the Br. Jerome Lecture has been held in his honour, on social issues and the involvement of SHARE in the community. Guest speakers in the past have included Micheál Martin, Pat Cox and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. The Taoiseach described the SHARE project as "a model of active citizenship", "character building" and "satisfying and empowering": The work of SHARE has also received significant attention in both local,