Focus Ireland's Shine A Light 2023 - Sleep out against homelessness

Focus Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy call on people in Limerick to take part in Shine A Light and host a sleep out in their workplaces, homes, or communities on 13 October to help end family homelessness.

Taking place on Friday, 13 October, Shine A Light is proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy, and calls on people across the country to host a sleep out in their workplaces, homes, or communities to help end family homelesssness.

We are calling on you to get involved.

As the number of families becoming homeless has increased by 30% in the last year, there's never been a more important time to show your support. Leading by example is how we inspire change. Let's team up, spread the word, and bring more people together to stand in solidarity and raise vital funds for the children and families who need it most.

For more information, including how you can get involved and join us at one of Focus Ireland's sleep out events in King John's Castle, Limerick, or how to host your own sleep out with your team at your workplace to be part of the nationwide sleep out, visit shinealight.focusireland.ie

Together, with your support, Focus Ireland are aiming to raise €1.2 million in 2023 to support in the fight to end homelessness. Visit shinealight.focusireland.ie to sign up and start raising funds today. 

If you can't make the sleep out, please consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps support vital homeless services.

The team at Focus Ireland are on hand to help you along the way, and answer any questions you might have, call 01 881 9500 and ask to speak about Shine A Light, or email shinealight@focusireland.ie

Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Brendan Courtney urged people across the country to join him on Friday, 13 October to help end family homelessness.
"The lastest figures show that homelessness profoundly impacts our society. There are thousands of families across Ireland, including children who are homeless, or at risk of losing their homes, and we need to come together and help combat this issue. By hosting your own sleep out at your home, at your workplace, local sports club, or community hall, we can raise vital fudns for Focus Ireland and prevent more families from becoming homeless. The goal this year is to raise €1.2 million and I am urging everyone to sign up and donate to this important cause."

Speaking on behalf of Focus Ireland, Kelly Ann Byrne said:
"Every night, thousands of people are facing the uncertainty and fear of having nowhere to call home. Having experienced first hand the work of Focus Ireland in supporting families to rebuild their lives, I urge you to gather your friends, family or colleagues, and host your own sleep out to raise vital funds for Focus Ireland. With your support, together we can end homelessness."