Did you know that Ireland has one of the highest and fastest growing levels of homelessness in Europe? Even with the government’s housing plan, homelessness has increased by nearly 69% since 2018, which means for every person who left homelessness, three new people become homeless.
With almost 2,000 families and over 4,000 children experiencing homelessness, Focus Ireland needs your school’s help to reach more people and provide the support they need.
What can my school do?
Help Focus Ireland reach more people by hosting you own fundraising event or participating in one of our many challenges and events this year.
We have multiple fundraising events in the coming months; from abseiling the iconic Croke Park (over 18’s), to achieving health and fitness goals with our On The Move campaign and other bucket-list sporting challenges.
For some schools, fundraisers like bake sales, talent shows, crazy-hair days and non-uniform day are a great way to raise awareness and promote a sense of social responsibility among their students.
It also allows Focus Ireland to provide people with a secure home, tailored case management and counselling, and education, training and employment programs.
Last year, through the support of schools just like yours, Focus Ireland supported over 4,000 children across our services. And you don’t need to raise thousands to make a real difference. Every little bit of support is so valuable for our customers. Raising just €125 could help provide one week of training and educational support for a young person.
Sleep out against Homelessness this October
Make a powerful statement of solidarity for one night and sleep out against homelessness.
Join Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy, for Shine a Light on October 11, 2024 and help raise vital funds to help children and families who are experiencing or are on the brink of homelessness.
Organising a school sleep out is easier than you think. All you need to do is gather interest in your school community, commit to a fundraising target, and organise the night. Our dedicated Community Fundraising Team can provide you with any support and items you may need like fundraising buckets, posters and sponsorship cards.
