Business Leaders to raise vital funds for COPE Galway, as local homeless crisis intensifies.Â
44 Galway Business Leaders are preparing their sleeping bags to raise funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services. Â
Homelessness
News, stories and blog from or about our homeless services and on our work tackling homelessness in Galway.
‘City of Tribes’ mural Mural at Fairgreen
In July 2023, COPE Galway Fairgreen Hostel residents teamed up with local artist, Tracey Moca, to brighten up Fairgreen Hostel’s exterior wall.
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Meet Martin, Project Worker, Corrib Haven Family Hub
‘I have seen many positive changes since I began working at the Family Hub. Clients have started to advocate for themselves. They support and mentor each other.
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I’ve had to work hard to get to this place. – Meet James.
I want to train as a Youth and Family Support Worker and offer others the help that I was given. I want people facing these challenges to know it’s okay, that they will be okay.
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“A simple acknowledgement helps humanise the homelessness experience.”
Street Outreach volunteer, Leanne, shares insights into what her volunteer role involved. Interview with We Act for National Volunteering Week 2024.
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Homeless Service accommodates over 500 people on March Equinox
Findings reveal 375 people were living in emergency accommodation in Galway over the 24-hours of the spring equinox (March 21/22).
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Family Homelessness in Galway on the Increase while 38% Vacancy Rate in Rental Sector Beyond Belief
COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across Galway City and County in the first 5 months of 2022.
Rough Sleeper Outreach
David Byrne, from COPE Galway Day Centre, talking about extended rough sleeper outreach made possible by the recruitment of new volunteers.
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Meet volunteer Ailish – “I’ve gained a new perspective on homelessness”
I found it’s a great experience, I’ve learned a lot through doing it, and you can make a difference in someone’s day!Â
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Business Leaders to Sleep Out as 200 Children Homeless
Over 200 children spend their Christmas in emergency accommodation provided by COPE Galway’s Homeless Service as Business Leaders prepare for Sleep Out this Friday December 3.
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