344 Limerick people accessed emergency accommodation in June 2023

NEW FIGURES have revealed that 344 Limerick people accessed emergency accommodation, including 89 families and 159 children, in June 2023.

This follows the launch of this year’s Shine A Light sleep-out in aid of Focus Ireland by Brendan Courtney and Focus Ireland ambassadors Kelly Ann Byrne and Stephanie Clarke.

Taking place on Friday, October 13, Shine A Light is proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy and calls on people across the country to host a sleep-out in their homes, communities or workplaces to help end family homelessness.

This year the goal is to raise €1.2m to support the essential work of Focus Ireland.

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Bord Gáis Energy’s support of Shine A Light forms part of an ongoing partnership with Focus Ireland which began in 2015.

Last year the partnership was extended until 2025 and Bord Gáis Energy has pledged a further €2 million to help tackle family homelessness, bringing its total commitment in funds to €4.4 million.

On the night Brendan will sleep out at his home and will document the experience on his social channels.

Sign up to Shine A Light at www.shinealight.focusireland.ie and register your own sleep-out event to raise funds. Be a part of the night and sleep out against homelessness!