East Belfast Mission (EBM) was founded in 1985 to engage in community development and service in the Newtownards Road, Ballymacarrett district of Belfast. EBM is the oldest and one of the largest community organizations in Northern Ireland with a staff of 50. By working in partnership with a variety of social service and governmental organizations in Belfast, EBM plays a central role in homeless services, job training, youth outreach, and housing work in Protestant East Belfast.