The Sleep Out for Cork Simon is being organised in response to the growing number of people who are homeless and sleeping rough here in Cork.
Dermot Kavanagh, CEO of Cork Simon said
“Homelessness has a devasting effect on people’s health and wellbeing, no matter the time of year. It’s especially difficult over the winter months. Homelessness is now impacting every community in Cork and beyond. We are very grateful to all the participants who are taking part in the Sleep Out for Cork Simon. The money raised from the Sleep Out for Cork Simon will help us support a greater number of men and women in Cork who are homeless and surviving on the streets of Cork over the challenging winter months.”
The number of people experiencing homelessness and seeking lifesaving emergency supports continues to increase in Cork.
A record 679 men and women were depending on emergency accommodation here in Cork in August – an unprecedented 24% increase in just twelve months. This number is expected to grow over the winter months.
To take part in the Sleep Out for Cork Simon email: [email protected]
