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.
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News, stories and blog from or about our homeless services and on our work tackling homelessness in Galway.
Rough sleeper outreach blog
David Byrne, from COPE Galway Day Centre, talking about extended rough sleeper outreach made possible by the recruitment of new volunteers.
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
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.
Record Number of Business Leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway
Close to 50 business leaders have signed up to take part in COPE Galway’s Business Leaders’ Sleep Out, now in its 10th year. Each participant is running their own fundraising campaign and seeks your support to raise funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services.
Business Leaders Urged to Join Fight Against Homelessness
Galway Business Leaders urged to Sleep Out on Galway’s Shop Street – so others don’t have to.
The future looks bright for Trish and her daughter
Trish looks forward to a new phase of her life, in her new home that she loves, after some traumatic years which saw her become homeless.
Becoming homeless during a pandemic
Finding yourself homeless is one of the most stressful things a person will ever face, but becoming homeless during a pandemic adds extra challenges.
I had the drive, but accommodation, and my mental health, was always my challenge
Life is good for Gavin, a young professional with ambitions of becoming an entrepreneur, a positive outlook and a determination to succeed.
Homework and Learning Club Volunteers, Dolores, Michael & Eliosha
The Homework and Learning Club gives children living in emergency accommodation and B&Bs a place to study and spend time after school.