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Thank You & Good Luck to Everyone Taking Part in Shine A Light!
A huge thank you to everyone sleeping out as part of Shine A Light. Your support is helping to raise vital funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness across Ireland.
As you take part, remember that over 5,800 children are currently without a home in Ireland. By supporting Shine A Light, you're helping to fund vital services that provide support, advice and hope to children, young people and families facing homelessness. Every donation helps ensure no child grows up without a home.
Best of luck with your sleep out and fundraising! Don't forget to share your Shine A Light experience on social media and tag @FocusIrelandCharity.
Your Donation, Your Impact!
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Latest Figures
There are almost 18,000 people homeless in Ireland. Behind every number is a child, a family, a life on hold. These figures show the scale of the crisis and why we must act now.
2,800
Families
5,830
Children
2,127
Youth
12,055
Adults
*Latest figures are correct as of August 2026. Source: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Introducing Sisk, stepping up as the new Shine A Light 2026 sponsors and backing the fight against homelessness.
