Our History

One Family was founded over 50 years ago, by Maura O’Dea.
You can learn more about our story by clicking on an image.

1972

Cherish was founded

1972

Introduction of the Unmarried Mother’s Allowance

1987

The Status of Illegitimacy was Abolished

1990

Mary Robinson became President of Ireland

1997

Cherish Celebrates 25 Years

2004

Cherish Became One Family

2009

One Family Merged with Gingerbread

2011

First Family Day Event

2012

One Family Celebrated its 40th Anniversary

2013

10,000 People Attended our Family Day Event

2016

The One Family, Family Tree was Created

2017

One Family Said Goodbye to Cherish House

2018

One Family Campaigned for a YES Vote to Repeal the 8th

2019

First Family Day Event

2018

One Family Called for a YES Vote in Divorce Referendum

2020

One Family Moved All Services Online During COVID-19

2020

Cherish Founder Annette Evans (née Hunter) Passed Away

2022

One Family Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

2024

One Family Calls for YES YES Vote in Referendum Campaign

2024

One Family Today

2024

One Family Calls for YES YES Vote in Referendum Campaign

2024

One Family Today