A spirited team of volunteers from businesses and groups in Donegal are preparing for a very different kind of Friday night on the town this evening.
North West Simon Community annual ‘Sleep Out’ is taking place this 5th October in Letterkenny, Market Square from 9pm up into the early hours of Saturday morning.
Volunteers across the Donegal region from all walks of life will brave the elements into the early hours of Saturday morning with the aim to help make a difference for Simon in their Community.
Since January of this year the North West Simon Community has dealt with over 131 cases, many were families with young children. Fifty four individual presentations were made for housing support in the Donegal region. This represents a 25% increase in presentations from the previous 12 months.
The North West Simon Community provides vital services that will minimise the duration and impact on those unfortunate enough to be at risk of losing their home or have been made temporarily homelessness.
There are a variety of ways the public can support the annual Sleep Out in Letterkenny.
Collette Ferguson, Donegal Development Officer of NWSC, said:
“Thank you to the businesses in Donegal who have Sponsored a Volunteer by ‘Adopting a Sleeper’ for the night. If any business, organisation or individuals would still like to ‘Adopt a Sleeper’ or wish to make a donation can do so directly on: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/annual-n-w-simon-sleep-out-5th-oct
Donations can also be made during any of the upcoming Simon Week Events to include:
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- AIB – Sleep Out Awareness Day on Fri, 5th Oct
- LYIT – Catering Department Simon Collection that will be taking place all week
- Food For Thought, Buncrana Simon Awareness Week
- Menarys, Letterkenny Simon Awareness Week and Raffle Collection
- Sleep Out Volunteers will collect on Fri night at Letterkenny Hotels and Bars
“Anyone wishing to come along on the night to show their solidarity are more than welcome!,” Ms Ferguson added.
For further details, check out North West Simon Community facebook page www.facebook.com/northwestsimoncommunity
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