Our Stories

Inspiring stories from COPE Galway

Here we share inspirational stories of some the people we support, and the people who work with us to make a real difference in our community.

“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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From volunteering to Team Lead

“The reason there are so many COPE Galway volunteers is because they supported, and they’re getting something back.”

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‘The Jes’ raise record funds at annual Sleep Out

‘The Jes’ sixth year students share their experience of their annual sleep out in aid of COPE Galway.

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Meet Carmel and Frances

Read how our befriending service is bringing people back together, and back into their community.

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“I see a better future now”- Eileen’s Story

There’s a lot more positive in my life now,” she says, “I see a better future now. I see there is a better life out there.

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Rae feels positive about what the future holds for her and her children

“Don’t keep it to yourself. It’s important to seek help – it’s made such a difference to me. It’s given me hope.”

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“Each family’s story is unique,” – Amy

When I first joined this team, it became clear to me that each family’s story is unique and being homeless was one part of a much larger picture.

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Client, Volunteer, Employee: a twenty-year journey

Billy Miller, from our Community Catering team, on how connecting with our services 20 years ago altered the course of his life.

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Creating Social Connections at Sonas – Louise Glynn

Louise shares her observations of how the Sonas Drop-in Centre has a positive impact on the local people who use the service.

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30 Years with COPE Galway

Jackie Carroll, Domestic Abuse Service, Training and Development Lead, reflects on the highs and lows of her 30-year journey.

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Meet Elaine, Solas Óg Service Manager

“Going through school and college I always felt that COPE Galway was an organisation that stood out to me.”

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I’m Not A Celebrity… But I Can Do It!

T. O’Higgins Homevalue holds fundraising event with a unique twist in aid of COPE Galway.

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