
COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out
On Friday 6 December 2024, 44 Galway business leaders slept out and raised over €217,000 for COPE Galway Homeless Services.
Business Leaders
Business Leaders
Funds Raised
Supporters
These vital funds will ensure COPE Galway can continue to respond to the challenges of homelessness in Galway and allows staff to create positive projects that directly benefit the families and individuals we support through our Homeless Services.
We are deeply grateful to every Sleep Out participant and their supporters. Your generosity and commitment will make a real difference.
In 2023, COPE Galway’s homeless services assisted 1,278 people. Behind this number are resilient individuals, each facing unique challenges. COPE Galway is committed to working alongside them to help build a brighter, more hopeful future.

Our Top Leaders – 2024 Business Sleep Out
Our Top Teams – 2024 Business Sleep Out
The Impact of Your Sleep Out Donation
Your support helps adults and children experiencing homelessness in Galway. When you stand behind a business leader or team, you’re helping COPE Galway provide essential services to those in need. Every donation:

Would you like to take part, or nominate a business leader, to sleep out and help tackle homelessness?
Call Sharon or Deirdre, or complete the contact form to find out more about joining the 2024 Sleep Out or nominating someone else.
2023 COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out
On Friday 1st December 2023, 47 Galway business leaders spent the night on Shop Street, Galway for the annual COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out.
Together they raised €254,710. This key funding will make a real difference in our community and have a lasting impact on the men, women and children who rely on COPE Galway’s Homeless Service.
2023 COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out
On Friday 1st December 2023, 47 Galway business leaders spent the night on Shop Street, Galway for the annual COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out.
Together they raised €254,710. This key funding will make a real difference in our community and have a lasting impact on the men, women and children who rely on COPE Galway’s Homeless Service.
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