Alan Power

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Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

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hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker

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nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop

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hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)

Mission Statement

Focus Ireland are driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. They work with people who need support to avoid becoming homeless and who need help to end their experience of homelessness and move into a safe and secure home. From the very beginning, their work has been rooted in deep listening to people, learning about the problems and risks they face and pointing to where the solutions lie. 

I’m sleeping out against homelessness

This October 11, the MHC team will be doing something a little different from our usual workday. Instead of going home at the end of day, we will be swapping our cosy beds for a sleeping bag as part of our workplace sleep out to raise awareness and funds for Focus Ireland, the national organisation tackling homelessness in Ireland.

While the idea of spending a night outdoors in the cold might not sound appealing at first, the cause behind it fuels our motivation. Homelessness is a critical issue that affects countless people in our community, and we are proud to be a part of the effort that aims to take a stand against homelessness.

The statistics around homelessness are staggering. With over 4,000 children experiencing homelessness, it's clear we need to take action. That’s why I think it is important to take part in my workplace sleep out as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. While a one-night sleep out is certainly not the same, it offers a glimpse into the vulnerability and hardship faced by thousands of people in Ireland without a safe and secure home.

By participating in this event, we hope to inspire others to get involved to raise funds to support vital homeless services. Please show your support by donating to our fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

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Jamie

Well done Alan and team!

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Ciara Foley

Well done Alan & team

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Michael & Marie Dempsey

Well done Alan

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Thelma Byrne

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Catherine

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Rach

Great work Alan and team!

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Majella Lynch

Good luck!!

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Linda Leahy

Best of luck Alan x

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Maeve Dempsey

Great cause, Alan. Best of luck with it. ❤️

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Majella Mcloughlin

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Avril Delaney

Best of luck Alan. Great cause.

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Jane Lynch

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Claire Loakman

Well done Alan 👏

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Anonymous

Well done Alan

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Catriona Sheridan

Well done Alan Power. Best of luck tonight.

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Mary Kelly

Best of luck

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Eva Berwick

Fair Play to you Alan Great cause 👏

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Colin Slevin

Well done alan

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Grace O'regan

Well done Alan & Team.

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Lisa Dowling

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John

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Leanne Hogan

What an amazing, selfless thing to do. Well done Alan and colleagues.

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Sophie

Best of luck love Sophie 💞

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Aoife & Thomas Foley

Well done Alan

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Anonymous

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Siobhan Egars

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Margaret Kehoe

Best of luck Alan, such a great cause x

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Linda Moran

Best of luck Alan for a great cause

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Billy And Veronica Power

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Marie Power

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Tina Crawford

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Sarah Byrne

Well done Dublo 😁

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Helen O Neill

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Margaret Keogh

Good on ya Alan 👏👏

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Clodagh Smithers

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Ollie Keogh

Best of luck Alan..

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Anne Redican