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Take a stand, together.

On Friday 9 October, you and your teammates, friends or neighbours will sleep out for a whole night to say something simple and strong: every child deserves better.

Your support helps families across Ireland rebuild stability, joy and hope in their lives. Your fundraising makes sure our services can be there every day for families in crisis, helping more than 2,000 families avoid homelessness.

You can make a change to the lives of children experiencing homelessness, and show that change happens when we do it together. Sign up to Shine A Light by joining our event in Cork, or by organising your own sleep out.

Choose your Sleep Out option:

Join our Cork
Community Sleep Out


Date:
Friday 9 October

Venue:
Cork - Cork City Gaol

Spaces:
Up to 100 participants, and must be registered to join the event. Strictly 18+ years old.

The Night At A Glance:
We’ll email everyone a full running order as the event approaches.

Host your own
Community Sleep Out

Date:
Friday 9 October

Time:
Your choice - set what works best for your group. Check the resources for guidance.

Locations:
Home, garden, community centre, club. Make sure you have permission to use the space, and for safety reasons, avoid public areas. Check the provided resources for more guidance.

Your Night, Your Plan:
Make the night your own. Check the resources for tips, guidance, and activity ideas to keep your event safe and meaningful.

What to wear?

  • Long sleeved thermal/polyester base layer 
  • Warm fleece/down layer 
  • Warm leggings/trousers 
  • Gloves 
  • Scarf 
  • Thick warm socks 
  • Runners/comfortable shoes 

What to bring?

  • Your own sleeping bag (essential)
  • A yoga mat/ sleeping mat/ cardboard (optional)

What to pack?

  • Overnight bag
  • Waterproof jacket (required for your comfort and safety) 
  • Extra layers, a change of clothes and spare socks (store in a dry bag in your backpack) 
  • Mobile Phone (fully charged) + charger + battery pack  
  • Any medication you use (please do not share this medication at any time with other members under any circumstances) 
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

Here's what you can expect

Support & Advice

Our dedicated team is here to ensure your experience is smooth with advice on event planning, fundraising and promotion.

Optional Information Webinar

An optional pre‑event webinar with the essentials: what to expect on the night and the impact you’ll make.

Fundraise & Grab Your Beanie

When you hit the €50 fundraising target you’ll get a Shine A Light beanie. Wear it with pride as a symbol of you’re impact.

Join a Nationwide Movement

The sleep out is an oppourtunity to be there for those most in need, by showing up with wonderful people in your community. 

The moment your fundraising transforms lives

Fundraising is where one night becomes real change. We suggest a fundraising target of €250 - and push higher if you can. Every euro you raise delivers vital, life‑changing support to people facing homelessness.

Last year, fundraisers like you helped prevent families from losing their homes and supported young people with nowhere else to turn. Behind every number is a real person whose life moved forward because people like you care.

If you want to see exactly what your fundraising makes possible, explore last year’s impact and hear directly from people like Nicole*, Anne* and Des - the people whose lives were changed because fundraisers like you stepped up.

Will you step up?

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