Galway Simon Community has set itself a target of raising €100,000 from this year’s Sleep Out for Simon which is taking place on Friday 6 October.
100% of proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly towards Galway Simon’s Homelessness Prevention Services in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Galway Simon is inviting people across the West to give up their bed for one night on 6 October to change the lives of those facing homelessness in the three counties.
Participants raise funds and awareness to help vulnerable people in the community, ensuring they have a safe place to sleep every night and receive the wraparound supports they need to leave homelessness behind them for good.
People are encouraged to organise a sleep out with their children in their back garden, with friends at school, at a local pitch or in the office car park, uniting with hundreds of people across the West in the fight against homelessness.
Those who cannot sleep out on the night can still show support by donating to the Sleep Out for Simon at sleepoutforsimon.ie.
Galway Simon have announced that MJ Conroy Construction group have come on board as the main sponsor of the fundraiser for the next two years.
David Conroy of MJ Conroy they are delighted, through their association with Boston Scientific who have chosen Galway Simon as their Charity of the Year 2023/24, to be the main sponsor for the Sleep Out for Simon.
“With the current housing crisis and rising cost of living the need for Galway Simon’s services is greater than ever and it’s a privilege for the team at MJ Conroy Construction to be able to support their work,” he said.
Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community, explained why they are relying on the community to come together and raise funds for those living with the threat of homelessness.
“The fear and trauma of having nowhere to sleep is a stark reality for some, the families and individuals who we support continue to be under extreme pressure,” said Karen.
“We are asking for the help of our community so that we can continue delivering the support needed to protect the most vulnerable in our society from the threat of homelessness.”
“In 2022 we supported 810 households across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful communities we were able to support 225 families, including 476 children.
“This is a phenomenal achievement and wouldn’t be possible without the continued support we receive. An ever-increasing number of people are contacting our services for assistance across the West. The funds raised through Sleep Out for Simon ensures this support can continue.”
To register for the Sleep Out for Simon today, visit sleepoutforsimon.ie.
