About the COPE Galway Sleep Out
For over 10 years, Galway business leaders have come together to spend a winter’s night on the street to raise awareness and vital funds for COPE Galway Homeless Services.
How it all began – A History of the Business Leaders Sleep Out
In 2012, a small group of Galway business leaders started the COPE Galway Sleep Out in response to a growing homelessness crisis in Galway.
Hannah Kiely, the event founder, says they saw the increasing number of people sleeping rough and felt that they needed to do something about it. The COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out is more than just an event; it raises awareness and fosters solidarity in the community towards addressing homelessness.
Since 2012, the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out has raised over €1.75m for homeless services. The funds raised each year are vital in ensuring families and individuals facing homelessness get the support they need when they need it most.
December 2012
5 Participants. €7,000 raised.
December 2016
25 Participants. €122,800 raised.
December 2019
28 Participants. €185,000 raised.
December 2023
49 Participants. €254,710 raised.
What is so profound about taking part in the Sleep Out is the understanding that develops when you are out on the street, seeing the situation first-hand and the coming together of people who want to make a difference. The fact that many have taken part more than once demonstrates the uniqueness of this fundraising event.”
Hannah Kiely, Founder, Business Leaders Sleep Out
2012
5 Participants
€7,000
Raised
2014
26 Participants
€50,000
Raised
2016
25 Participants
€122,800
Raised
2019
28 Participants
€185,000
Raised
2022
39 Participants
€200,600
Raised
COPE Galway Homeless Services
Our Homeless Services provide support and services to families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We work with clients and community partners to find sustainable solutions that support our clients on their journey out of homelessness.
Teach Corrib Day Centre
Providing services for people who are homeless and who are sleeping rough in Galway City.
Family Services
Working with and supporting families who are homeless or facing homelessness.
Fairgreen Hostel
26-bed supported temporary accommodation for men in Galway City.
Osterley Lodge
12-bed supported temporary accommodation for women in Galway City.
Resettlement Services
Offering resettlement and tenancy support to Homess Service clients across Galway County.
Corrib Haven Family Hub
Emergency accommodation for 10 single-parent families experiencing homelessness.
Cold Weather Response
Temporary supported accommodation, for people sleeping rough in cold weather months.
Housing First
‘Housing First’ approach to intensive case management. Delivered by COPE Galway and Galway Simon.
SUPPORT A BUSINESS LEADER
Your donation will support COPE Galway Homeless Services, making a lasting impact for the people who rely on our services.
Since 2012 COPE Galway has been bringing business leaders together to experience a winters’ night on our the street of Galway to raise funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services. This memorable night fosters solidarity and brings home the realities of homelessness in a way like no other. Through the years the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out has raised over €1.5m for COPE Galway’s homeless services.