Stories
Meet the people behind the figures
The stories of homelessness are often hidden behind statistics, but the reality is much more personal. We want you to meet the people who have experienced this firsthand: our customers and ambassadors who have lived through homelessness —and the compassionate staff who stand with them every day. These stories are a powerful reminder of why your support is so important.
LEAP Ambassador
Des' Story
James' Story
Staff
Neil Forsyth
Head of Youth Services
Marie Farrell
Peer Support Worker
Paddy Markey
Coffee Shop
Rachel's Story
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The stark reality of homelessness casts a long shadow over thousands of lives in Ireland, especially impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. There are almost 5,000 children experiencing homelessness in Ireland. This is simply unacceptable.
This is Rachel's* story, a mother of two teenage children, who intimately understands this challenge.
*Rachel’s name has been changed.
Chloe's Story
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It is impossible to imagine what homelessness must be like for a child or young person. But there are over 4,000 children in homelessness in Ireland right now and it so important that their voices are heard too. We asked Chloe* (aged 14) if she would be willing to share a little bit about what homelessness was like for her.
She and her family were forced into homelessness two years ago when their landlord put their home up for sale. That’s all it took. One phone call to say, “We’re selling”.
*Chloe’s name has been changed.
