Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:
211
hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker
or
234
nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop
or
325
hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)
I’m sleeping out against homelessness
This October 11, I’ll be doing something a little different from my usual workday. Instead of going home at the end of the day, I’ll be swapping my cosy bed for a sleeping bag as part of my 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 my motivation. Homelessness is a critical issue that affects countless people in our community, and I’m proud to be a part of my company’s effort to take a stand against it. Non-Irish nationals, who make up about 12% of the total population, are overrepresented among those experiencing homelessness. This indicates a significant impact on ethnic minorities, including the Black community.
The statistics around homelessness are staggering. With over 4,000 children experiencing homelessness, it’s clear we need to take action.
Additionally, the current asylum crisis has exacerbated the situation, disproportionately impacting ethnic minorities who are often left vulnerable and without support. This makes it even more crucial to make a stand this year against homelessness.
That’s why it is important for me 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, I hope to inspire others to get involved and raise funds to support vital homeless services.
Please show your support by donating to my fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
My Achievements
Uploaded Profile Picture
Beanie Award
Shared Page
Self donated
50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Increased Fundraising Target
Invited a Colleague
Completed Sleepout
Challenged a Colleague
Thank you to my Sponsors
€125
Christopher Olomo
€100
Brian Cody
Good on you, Timothy! Best wishes to you. I'll be thinking of you on the night.
€55
Ajibola Yusuf
€50
Timothy Odeniyi
€50
Damilola Oshin
Eku ojo iji. Olorun agbo adura gbogbo wa
€40
Adebola
Great initiative Tim!
€40
Olaseni Odukoya
€40
Anonymous
Thank you for doing this amazing thing for the community.
€40
Taiwo Odeniyi
€40
Clinton Okike
€30
Nicole
€30
Bee
€25
Lola Os
€25
Anonymous
I need video evidence of you sleeping on the street!
€25
Lucy Kitchin
Great cause Timothy and thanks for raising awareness!
€20
Anonymous
€20
Anonymous
€20
Janette Diez
€20
Maureen Chi
€20
Mayowa Ekundayo
€20
Anonymous
€20
James Cleary
Well done Tim
€20
Roseline Adediran
All the best Champ! Seun
€20
Olumide Fabunmi
€20
Anonymous
€20
Ore Ogunnusi
€20
Phillip Olasoji
Goodluck bro!
€20
Ruth Shanu
Well Done Timbo
€15
Hannah
€15
Anonymous
€10
Anonymous
€10
Fisayo
🙌🏾
€10
Anonymous
€10
Iffy
You are doing something amazing. I pray the fire keeps burning for you to do something bigger than yourself. I’m proud to call you my friend
€10
Seyifunmi
€10
Komal
All the best Tim.
€10
Olajimi Abioro
€10
Mo
€10
Alex
€10
Ashling Plunkett
Best of luck Tim, and fair play!
€10
Mj
€10
Anonymous
€10
Mariam Oladipupo
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Anonymous
€5
Anonymous
€5
Anon Anon
Fair play Tim O
€5
Muhammed Abdulkadir
€5
Anonymous
€5
Naomi Osikilo
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