Before Covid 19, homelessness was the biggest crisis in Ireland. Not only are there over 10,000 people without a place they can call home, but they now they are at increased risk of the virus which has caused a global pandemic.
How can you stay at home when you don't have a home? Imagine the struggle of sharing a hostel or hotel with other people while trying to keep up social distance.
Individuals, families, children and youths experiencing homelessness are one of the groups most vulnerable to the threat of Covid 19.
Focus Ireland staff are working tirelessly to prevent the spread of Covid 19 in temporary accommodations and supporting each individual's needs to stay safe during these times.
Please support Focus Ireland by taking part in the #HomeComfortsChallenge and donate as little as 5 euro to support those in need.
We are asking everyone to take part in the #HomeComfortsChallenge by:
1. Posting on your social media a photo or video of something you are grateful for in your home. It can be your dog, your coffee machine, your books, you choose!
2. On your post tag 3 friends you would like to nominate to take part and write #HomeComfortsChallenge.
3. Tag Focus Ireland in your post or use the Focus Ireland sticker available in Instagram Story GIF's to raise awareness that 10,000 people in Ireland are currently going through the pandemic without a home.
4. Donate to Focus Ireland here on our Just Giving page!
Not all of us have the comfort of our own home during the Covid 19 crisis, please help those who don't by sharing your appreciation.
To find the Just Giving donate page, go to our Facebook page @FocusIreland or find it in our bio on Instagram @FocusIrelandCharity. Add the link to your own bio or as a swipe up on your story to help spread awareness!
Focus Ireland is supporting over 500 families and their children who are homeless in Dublin in partnership with Dublin Region Homeless Executive .
Focus Ireland is also dealing with over 140 queries every day to its Advice and Information services around the country .
In March the charity's services dealt with nearly 4,500 queries a 12% rise from February .
The charity's flagship Coffee Shop in Temple Bar served a record 300 takeaway meals in a single one day this week.
* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.
