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This October, Shine A Light on Child Homelessness.

Over 5,500 children are without a home in Ireland – this is not just a number, it’s a generation growing up in crisis.  

Look closer, and you see a childhood:
Without a quiet corner to study.
Without inviting friends over to visit.
Without family meals around the table.
Without playing with your neighbours in your community.
Without somewhere safe to call home.

Will you join us to sleep out against homelessness and fundraise for vital services that support individuals and families when they need it most.

Introducing Sisk, stepping up as the new Shine A Light 2026 sponsors and backing the fight against homelessness.

Take part in a nationwide sleep out

Business Leader

Your leadership matters. Sleep out in Dublin or Cork on October 9 and raise funds that protect families from homelessness.  

Workplace

Host a sleep out at work and turn your team’s fundraising into real impact by keeping families housed and helping children through crisis.

School

Show your students that real action happens now. Join the growing number of schools hosting their own sleep out.  

Community

Join the Cork Community Sleep Out in Cork City Gaol or take action by organising a sleep out in your own club or community. 

Are you in?

Hit the sign‑up button and choose the sleep out that suits you.

First, create your account.

Next, start a team or join one that wants members.

Then make your fundraising page your own - set a fundraising goal and share your story. Don't worry, you can tweak it whenever you like.

And if you want to kickstart things, add a self-donation. It really boosts momentum and people will follow your lead.

Boom! You're all set.