Connor, Charlie & Harvey Davis

Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

370

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

or

410

nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop

or

569

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, Connor (12), Charlie (10) and Harvey (7) will be doing something a little different from their usual school day. Instead of going home at the end of day, They will be swapping their cosy bed for a sleeping bag as part of the Bord Gáis Energy Focus Ireland "Shine a Light" 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 I'm proud to be a part of Bord Gáis Energy's 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.

Please Help Me Reach My Goal By Donating To My Page Below

Raised

€2,050

My Goal

€2,000

My team Team Bord Gáis Energy has raised €50,500

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€250

Could help provide crucial support for children in emergency accommodation.

€125

Could help provide one week of training and educational supports for a young person.

€70

Could help provide a family with children the day-to-day case management they need to find a home of their own.

€40

Could help provide a family with the first vital support session once they become homeless.

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Invited a Colleague

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Challenged a Colleague

Thank you to my Sponsors

€530

Rush Street Collection

Rush Street Collection and P. McGlynn

€125

Cathy Davis

Thank you Conor Charlie and Harvey for shining a light on homelessness. We are putting out positive vibes for warmer weather tonight Matt Kay Catriona and Cathy.

€100

Marie Attley

Well done all, great cause.

€20

Yvonne Mc Kinley

Well done boys

€20

€10

Sarah

Well done boys

Well done boys, you are a credit to your family

€10

Tracy O'sullivan

Well done all

€10

Mary St Lawrence

Well done lads fair play to you all 👏👏👏

€10

Rachael Grant

€5

Anonymous

€3

Morrison Visconti

€2

Connor, Charlie & Harvey Davis

Bord Gais Energy

Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

370

or

410

or

569

Mission Statement

I’m sleeping out against homelessness

Please Help Me Reach My Goal By Donating To My Page Below

Raised

€2,050

My Goal

€2,000

Select amount to donate

Or enter an amount

Staying in touch

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

Rush Street Collection

Cathy Davis

Marie Attley

Ian Gray

Coffey & Co

Fran & Gerry O 'connor

Anonymous

Sean Davis

Bernie And Colin

Dmcnamara@bordgais.ie

Yvette Davis

Liam Ryan

Lorraine Ryan

Anja

Martina Colton

Orla Mcmahon

Anonymous

Emma T

Sarah Holian

Natasha Learmonth

Anonymous

Anonymous

Yvonne Mc Kinley

Anonymous

Jen Tully Bell

Majella Grainger

Melanie From Lusk And Collector For Failte Ireland Homeless.

Darren White

Jan Doyle

Alec & Carolanne Davis

Rachel B

Brigid H

Anonymous

Mairead O Donnell

Peter Hegarty

Anonymous

Anonymous

Elisha Savage

Peter Groome

Niamh

Sarah

L Lynch

Anonymous

Julie Omahony

Allyson Brown

Anonymous

Gina Daly

Tracy O'sullivan

Mary St Lawrence

Rachael Grant

Anonymous

Morrison Visconti

Anonymous

Our Team

Jonathan O'Flynn

€2,070.00

Connor, Charlie & Harvey Davis

€2,050.00

Ian Mullins

€725.00