COPE Galway News
2,616 People Supported in Galway in 2020
‘Now is the time to build on the positive, successful measures introduced during Covid-19 response’
379 People Avail of Emergency and Transitional Accommodation on One Night
Homelessness and the threat of it in Galway has not gone away. 171 adults and 168 children availed of COPE Galway’s emergency and transitional accommodation on the night of the Spring Equinox 2021.
“Celebrate the Value of Every Woman”
On International Women’s Day, COPE Galway calls on women to stand by and support one another; to be there for women in abusive relationships.
Designer wedding items for sale at COPE Galway’s online charity shop via Thriftify
COPE Galway Charity Shop is selling a beautiful range of designer wedding dresses and shoes on Thriftify. Many of the bridal items are new, donated by local bridal shops.
Jacquie Horan, COPE Galway CEO, looks back on 2020
In a year like no other, COPE Galway CEO, Jacquie Horan, reflects on 2020, on how communities working together has resulted in ensuring the safety of people already facing the challenges of homelessness and domestic…
COPE Galway Thanks Supporters of the “Swim Where You Are” 10-day Christmas Swim Event
COPE Galway thanks over 850 swimmers who signed up and braved the cold for 10-day “Swim Where You Are” 2020 Christmas Swim Event in December.
Register Now to Swim Where You Are for COPE Galway
There is still time to sign up for “Swim Where You Are” (21-30 December), COPE Galway’s reimagined Christmas Swim to comply with pandemic restrictions.
This Isn’t Abuse… Is it? – COPE Galway launches Relationship Checklist on Human Rights Day
Does your partner humiliate you with verbal abuse and put-downs? Do you have to account for the money you spend? Does your partner control what you do, where you go, who you see?
Galway Business Leaders Sleep Rough for Ninth Annual COPE Galway Sleep Out
COPE Galway’s ninth annual Business Leaders Sleep Out will see twenty-nine people from Galway’s business community sleep on Shop Street over 12 hours on Friday, 4 December.
COPE Galway marks annual 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women
It is with the continued support of Galway’s business leaders that we can provide men, women and children with the support and advice they need to have a safe warm place to sleep”
Swim Where You Are – COPE Galway Launches Christmas 2020 Swim Event
COPE Galway launches #SwimWhereYouAre, a creative version of their annual Christmas Swim fundraiser. Taking place from 21-30 December.
Galway Business Leaders to Sleep Rough for 9th Annual COPE Galway Sleepout
It is with the continued support of Galway’s business leaders that we can provide men, women and children with the support and advice they need to have a safe warm place to sleep.