{"id":5632,"date":"2025-02-19T16:10:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ie.depaulcharity.org\/?post_type=news&p=5632"},"modified":"2025-02-19T16:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:11:40","slug":"cold-weather-soup-shelter-appeal","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ie.depaulcharity.org\/news\/cold-weather-soup-shelter-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Weather Soup & Shelter Appeal 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meet John, and hear about the Winter that nearly broke him<\/h2>\n

John had been homeless on and off since he was 16. He left home to <\/span>escape violence<\/span><\/b>, only to find himself struggling to survive on the streets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In John’s words:<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have no idea how cold it gets until you\u2019ve been out here. It seeps into your bones. You can\u2019t think, you can\u2019t move – you just feel like giving up\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

John\u2019s story is one of hardship – years of homelessness had severely impacted his health, leaving him physically drained and vulnerable<\/strong>. The cold and rain often left him soaked and exhausted, increasing his risk of illness.<\/p>\n

Each day was a relentless struggle to find warmth and safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI remember being so cold that I was unable to wrap my hands around a door handle to open it. It was like my fingers were frozen solid. I burst out crying.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

But with Depaul, John found help. A warm bowl of soup, a dry bed, and support from people who care made all the difference.<\/p>\n

You Can Offer That Same Help to Someone Like John Today<\/strong><\/p>\n

As temperatures drop below freezing, the need for our services has never been greater. With over 72,998 people currently homeless<\/strong> within the island of Ireland, your kindness is urgently needed.<\/p>\n

Your donation provides immediate relief:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. A warm shelter<\/li>\n
  2. A hot meal<\/li>\n
  3. Clean, dry socks and clothes<\/li>\n
  4. Access to healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Something as simple as a bowl of soup can bring real comfort to someone facing a night on the streets.<\/p>\n

    Will You Act Today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Your kindness could literally be lifesaving for someone like John.<\/p>\n

    YES, I\u2019ll give the gift of soup and shelter tonight >><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

    Thank you for your compassion and for giving what you can today.<\/b><\/p>\n

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