Your Impact

How the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out makes a difference for people facing homelessness

Over the past 13 years, the Business Leaders Sleep Out has made an incredible difference in providing homeless services in Galway.

This crucial funding empowers COPE Galway to provide critical, responsive support to families and individuals in Galway, meeting their needs in impactful ways when they need it most. By supporting a business leader, every donor helps sustain our Homeless Services, making a lasting impact for the people who rely on our services. Every donation helps:

Fund new initiatives to address evolving needs in our community.

Ensures existing homeless services and emergency supports continue.

Extend the reach of our existing programs to meet the rising need for services.

In 2023, COPE Galway supported 1,278 people who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

156 Families

330 Children

948 Adults

Every number represents a unique person facing the stark realities of homelessness – a child, a teenager, an adult with their own story, their own hopes and dreams. Our homeless service team is committed to working alongside each of our clients to find sustainable solutions, supporting families and individuals on their journey out of homelessness.

Some projects the Sleep Out funding has enabled

Over the past 12 years, the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out has had a remarkable impact on homeless services in Galway. This key funding means that COPE Galway has been able to support people experiencing homelessness in the ways they need most. Working together, we are making a real difference in our community and having a lasting impact on the lives of those who rely on COPE Galway’s homeless service.

Expanded Services

Teach Corrib Day Centre, with extended opening hours, now serves four times more clients – averaging 50 people daily. The funds you raise will provide hot, nutritious meals for people sleeping rough or in cars. This is often their only comfort and a crucial step toward better health. This past year, we have extended rough sleeper outreach times allowing our staff to engage and connect more individuals sleeping rough with essential services like health care and housing support.

Helping Kids First Programme

For children facing long-term homelessness, we have developed educational and social supports like homework clubs. The funds you raise give these children a chance to play, learn and thrive. This includes creating a bright, welcoming playroom and providing opportunities like summer camps – offering the children in our care the same, normal childhood experiences as their peers.

Client Welfare Support

Funds raised ensure clients can access critical health and medical services, such as physiotherapy and counselling services, addressing the complex health challenges many face.

Essential Facilities Upgrades

Funds raised allow essential maintenance and renovations such as painting; kitchen and furniture upgrades and other improvements to create safe and welcoming environments for the people we serve.

COPE Galway Homeless Services

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.

Impact Stories

I was lost with absolutely no support. I was living in tunnels. I was going from house to house, sleeping in sheds and at bus stops. I remember the cold. I felt so alone. What I didn’t understand was that I was grieving. I didn’t know how to be kind to myself, emotionally or physically. I didn’t want to be alive anymore.”

James, Fairgreen Hostel Client

READ JAMES’ STORY

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.”

Martin, Corrib Haven Family Hub

READ MARTIN’ STORY

Photo of Martin, Project Worker, Corrib Haven Family Hub

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Your donation will support COPE Galway Homeless Services, making a lasting impact for the people who rely on our services.

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COPE Galway Impact in 2023

Watch the full recording of our 2023 Annual Report launch event to learn more about the impact of our work and the ongoing support from our community.

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2023 COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out