We’re sleeping out against homelessness
This October 11, the Drumcliffe group of Church of Ireland parishes and the Roman Catholic parish of Drumcliff Maugherow will be hosting a sleepout in aid of Focus Ireland. In order to raise awareness and funds for Focus Ireland, the national organisation tackling homelessness in Ireland, warm beds will be swapped for sleeping bags.
We care deeply about our community, and homelessness is an issue that touches us all. It doesn't discriminate - homelessness has many faces, and it can happen to anyone. A sudden illness, a job loss, a family breakdown - these are just some of the events that can push someone into homelessness, leaving them with uncertainty and fear.
This is why, on October 11, our team will be stepping outside our comfort zone and participating in 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.
This issue becomes even more heartbreaking when we consider the children who face the uncertainty of homelessness. The thought of over 4,000 children in our community without a stable home is simply unacceptable. A child's life should be filled with dreams, not the stress of where they'll sleep each night.
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.
Our Achievements
Shared Page
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising goal
Increased Fundraising Target
Completed Sleepout
Thank you to our Sponsors
€100
Willie Barber
€50
Avril Patterson
Best of luck. Hope the weather is kind. Well done on doing this
€50
Luke Pratt
€30
Pen
God bless you!
€30
Megan Patterson
Best of luck A great cause Megan & Glenn Patterson
€25
Stephen Pratt
€25
Seth Blacklock
Good man, Luke. Hoping the sleep-out goes well for you and all taking part. S.
€25
Ursula Shovlin
Good luck Rev Luke & Fr Tom
€25
Margaret Barber
€20
Siggins Family
€20
Tracy Thorndike
Well done Reverend Luke and Father Tom!
€20
Shaw Family
Good luck Lukey
€20
Seán Donleavy
€20
Anonymous
€20
Anonymous
All the best Luck, here’s something to help at reaching your goal!
€20
Hugh Jarse
Good luck Lukey boy x
€20
Suzanne Siberry
€20
Tessa
€20
Anonymous
Sleep well Fr Tom. Don't mind the creepy crawlies. 😂😂
€20
Keith
Good luck Rev Luke and Fr Tom. Fair play to ye. From: Keith and Shaila Patterson
€20
Anonymous
€20
Damien & Anne Kerrigan
Well done Fr. Tom and Rev. Luke