We're sleeping out against homelessness
This October 11, our team will be doing something a little different from our usual workday. Instead of going to our homes at the end of day, we'll be swapping our cosy beds for sleeping bags 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 coldmight 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 am proud to be a part of our company’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.
We’re sleeping out against homelessness
As business leaders, we are used to taking calculated risks and leading the way for our team. But on October 11, we'll be stepping a little further outside our comfort zone – by sleeping out to raise awareness and funds for the fight against homelessness.
This isn't a solo mission. I'm proud to be joining a team of dedicated colleagues for Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light sleep out, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. Why? Because homelessness is a critical issue that demands our attention, and because business leaders have a responsibility to be active participants in the communities we serve.
Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Yet, it's a serious problem affecting communities across the country. We keep reaching record breaking figures on the number of people experiencing homelessness, which includes over 4,000 children. This is unacceptable.
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.
As business leader, we believe in leading by example. 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.
Our Achievements
Completed Sleepout
Shared Page
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising goal
Increased Fundraising Target
Thank you to our Sponsors
€1.5k
Mckenna & Co
€1,000
Lyra Mc Kenna
€1,000
Laura Doyle
€500
Pamela Smyth
Very proud of you Auntie you are amazing at what you do you are one in a million ❤️ love Sarah Molly & LILY .Xxx
€490
Lisa Mckenna
€250
Neil Phair
Great work Lisa and Team
€250
Darren Mc Kenna
€250
Geraldine Magnier
Lisa, I admire your stamina and courage so much. A fantastic leader and role model. Best wishes, Geraldine
€250
Idiro Analytics
Best wishes to Lisa and team at Mckenna & Co solicitors, from the Idiro Analytics team. From Geraldine
€220
Mark Kelly
Fantastic guys you can be very proud of doing this!!
€125
Lisa Mckenna
€125
Tom Collins
€125
Aoife Lynch
€125
Olivia Hanrahan
So proud off you always ,you and your team are amazing 💕
€100
Lecks Poultry Shercock
Best of luck Lisa great achievement. John nd David
€100
Catharine Flora-mcaree
Good luck to you Rhí and your colleagues! Really proud of you. 🩷
€90
Lisa Mckenna
€70
Peter Mccarthy
€50
Rachael Mccormack
Well done McKenna and Co team! We got this 🙌
€50
The Green Office
Best of luck and well done to Bethany and team
€50
Anonymous
€50
Sheila Varley
Good luck
€50
Anonymous
€50
Noel & Mary Murray
Well done to Rachael and all at Mc Kenna & Co, it takes special people to do special things like this 👏
€50
Erin Flora And Niall Connaughton
Great cause! Best of luck to all involved.
€40
Joanne Hession
You’re great Lisa!
€40
Steve
€30
Erika Youngson
€30
Bethany
€30
Anonymous
€30
Ann And Gerry Mccormack
Well done Rachael and McKenna and Co team! Love Nana and Grandad
€30
Etaoin Doyle
€25
Sarah Varley
€25
Mary-claire Varley
€25
Anne Marie Graham
Best of luck Lisa and team
€20
Michele O Driscoll
Best of luck Rachael & team! Great to see you all supporting this cause again this year 👏🏼
€20
Margaret Youngson
Good luck everyone
€20
Laura Varley
€20
Stephanie And Shane Murray
Well done Rachael and team! Fair play to you all for doing it such a great cause to support.
€20
Shane And Stephanie Murray
Best of luck Rachael and the McKenna and Co team wishing you all the best this evening!
€20
Lloyd Youngson
€20
Muriel Mcmccormack
Best of luck McKenna and Co!
€20
Declan
Well done to all the McKenna & Co crew !
€20
Lynda Youngson
Good Luck🥶
€20
Anonymous
Well done Rhì. Proud of you 💖💕
€18
Lisa Mckenna
€15
Dervla Youngson
€10
Bailey Bryant Youngson
€10
Bernie
Well done Rachael and team 👏
€10
Kellie Hughes
Go team!
€10
Steve Youngson
€10
Sarah
Well done Rachael and McKenna and Co team!
€10
