Ben was such a kind and gentle person, but years spent living on cold, wet streets had left him broken and vulnerable. The first time we met Ben, he just wanted something to eat. But we could tell that something wasn’t right, and that he was in real trouble. It took a lot of hard work before Ben would trust us. But for the first time in years, he knew he had somewhere safe and warm to stay.

But shelter is only the beginning of a long journey out of homelessness.

Right now, people like Ben, across the entire island of Ireland, are facing homelessness with nowhere to turn. Your gift could support their first step out of homelessness this autumn.

We soon realised how unwell Ben was. His speech became confused and he stopped eating. He became emaciated and unresponsive. He needed urgent medical attention. That was when we discovered how Ben first fell into homelessness. Years before, he had been struck with a serious brain condition. He lost his job, wasn’t able to pay his rent, and soon found himself on the streets. As the years passed, he became more vulnerable, more unwell, and more alone.

As the weather turns wet and cold, will you make a kind gift so that someone like Ben can get the immediate support they need?

Since then, Ben’s speech has improved. He can communicate clearly again. And he eats well. We helped him sort out his benefits, helped him get on the housing list, and nine months after he came out of hospital, he moved into his own home.

Your kindness helps provide people like Ben with :

● Emergency accommodation

● Urgent medical support

● Pathways into long-term housing

Donate now and change a life like Ben’s this autumn.

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