News, stories and blog from or about our homeless services and on our work tackling homelessness in Galway.
When Kate started working at COPE Galway Osterely Lodge*, she quickly knew it was the right fit for her. She was drawn to supporting women in a meaningful way. For Kate and her colleagues, building trust from the outset is key.
Meet Osterley Lodge Project Worker, Kate Read More »
Alina her husband and their five children spent three years in emergency accommodation before they were offered a home.
44 Galway Business Leaders are preparing their sleeping bags to raise funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.
In July 2023, COPE Galway Fairgreen Hostel residents teamed up with local artist, Tracey Moca, to brighten up Fairgreen Hostel’s exterior wall.
‘City of Tribes’ mural Mural at Fairgreen Read More »
‘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.
Meet Martin, Project Worker, Corrib Haven Family Hub Read More »
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.
I’ve had to work hard to get to this place. – Meet James. Read More »
Street Outreach volunteer, Leanne, shares insights into what her volunteer role involved. Interview with We Act for National Volunteering Week 2024.
“A simple acknowledgement helps humanise the homelessness experience.” Read More »
Findings reveal 375 people were living in emergency accommodation in Galway over the 24-hours of the spring equinox (March 21/22).
Homeless Service accommodates over 500 people on March Equinox Read More »
COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across Galway City and County in the first 5 months of 2022.
David Byrne, from COPE Galway Day Centre, talking about extended rough sleeper outreach made possible by the recruitment of new volunteers.
Rough Sleeper Outreach Read More »