Focus Ireland has teamed up with Cork City FC, and we are calling on Corkonians to sign up to take part in the simulated BIG REBEL SLEEP OUT on Saturday, 24th April. Participants may choose to sleep in their gardens or couch surf (representing many of the hidden homeless) for one night to help raise vital funds to help tackle homelessness in Cork, as well as abiding by public health and social-distancing measures.

Focus Ireland believes that our prevention and sustained exit strategies are the way of the future if we are to make long-term progress. With over 8,313 men, women and children experiencing homelessness across Ireland, including 402 adults in Cork City and County, Focus Ireland needs your support.

"Cork City FC are very happy to support this event. Since first partnering with Focus Ireland on the Big Rebel Sleep Out in 2018, the event has grown year on year, creating awareness and raising vital funds. We would urge the people of Cork, its men, women and children to participate, and help Focus Ireland to challenge homelessness. As a community club, we believe it is imperative to promote and assist worthy causes, and we are delighted to again to be working with Focus Ireland on what is a very important issue. We would urge all of our supporters to support this event and the ongoing excellent work being done by Focus Ireland". Eanna Buckley, Operations Manager, Cork City FC