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‘42 Reasons’
Sleep Out
Thomond Park, Cratloe Rd, Limerick
Saturday 20th of October 2018, 8pm
HEAD OFFICE CONTACT Mid West
Speaker’s Corner, M : 085 8878130
Lower Carey’s Rd, E : jade@mwsimon.ie
Limerick www.midwestsimon.ie
C om m u ni t y
42 Reasons Sleep Out Mid West Simon Community
About the
event
WELCOME AND THANK YOU
Firstly, we would like to say THANK YOU for signing up Housing First
to take part in our third annual Thomond Park Corporate Housing First is a housing led, person and child centred
Sleep Out! We believe this will be our best one yet. best practice model of service delivery. It provides a high
level of client support with the aim of full community
While this event doesn’t aim to replicate homelessness integration and full independence for those using the
it does give you a small insight into the challenges faced service. In 2017 Mid West Simon Community supported
by homeless people – the cold, the discomfort and the 29 people within housing first with three dedicated
challenge with trying to get on with your day after a support workers and related backup support.
night of little sleep.
Family Hub
The theme for this years event is ‘42 REASONS’. Our The first family hub outside the East Region was opened
goal is to raise €42,000, as this is the annual shortfall by Mid West Simon Community on 30th September
we face operating our Family Hub and our Housing First 2017. The hub provides accommodation of up to 10
Initiative. families with access to communal kitchen, dining and
laundry facilities. Families are provided with intensive
supports and each family has an assigned key worker
and access to an assigned resettlement worker so that
there is a planned exit strategy into long term secure
housing.
We have compiled a list of 42 reasons which we hope
will go a long way to explaining why it is so important to
reach our target and continue these services. We hope
that you will see a reason that resonates with you and it
motivates you on your fund-raising journey!
Good Luck!
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42 reasons
1. 13 families housed in permanent accommodation 22. 11 children to begin the new school year in September
since October 2017 2018 homeless
2. 8 children participating in the Hub Summer Camp 23. 13 adults currently living in the Hub
3. 19 homeless children currently living in the family 24. 8 children took part in sports day with guest from
hub Munster Rugby Academy
4. 3 children working with Parent and Child Home 25. 3 families have taken part in interviews with the media
Programme to become school ready discussing the positive impact the family hub has had on
5. 2 children and mums connected with community their lives
mothers for support 26. 12 Housing First clients in stable accommodation for
6. 9 families engaging in key working and care over 2 years
planning 27. 13 Housing First clients in their first 6 months of
7. 9 families working with the Hub Resettlement worker tenancy
focused on move on 28. 15 clients who have been homeless between 5 & 15
8. 21 families past and present accessing MWSC food years housed
bank to ensure food security 29. 34 individuals supported through Housing First
9. 6 families participated in cooking on a budget project from 2016 to date
classes run by ETB 30. 100% tenancy retention
10. 7 parents signed up to begin yoga and meditation 31. 2,016 support visits to Housing First clients over the
classes in September 2018 past 12 months
11. 5 families working on household budgeting skills 32. 4 clients engaging in training
with hub staff 33. 5 clients volunteer with Mid West Simon Community
12. 8 adults took part in a CV workshop with guests 34. 2 clients involved in feedback group to inform services
from Hays recruitment provided by Mid West Simon Community
13. 8 children in need of child psychotherapy to aid 35. 10 clients supported to link with mental health
recovery of trauma services
14. All families have access to cooking and laundry 36. 4 mothers supported to increase access arrangements
facilities with their children
15. 2 families establishing a hub resident’s committee, 37. 14 clients supported to address addiction issues
supported by MWSC to have their voices heard through harm reduction
16. 13 children had Christmas dinner in the Hub in 38. 11 clients accessing foodbank support on a weekly
2017 basis
17. 3 children referred to Community Child care 39. 4 apartments for Older Persons Housing First project-
Subvention Programme accommodating 2 couples and 2 individuals-planned for
18. 6 children engaging in drama and mindfulness early 2019
programme 40. 5 clients have re-established relationships with close
19. 3 babies born into the Hub since October 2017 family
20. 3 parents accessing community mental health 41. 2 clients have moved on completely from Housing
services First and no longer need support
21. 2 children referred to ECCE programme for 42. 4 Housing First units purpose built in 2018 by Mid
September 2018 West Simon
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On the Night
WHERE WILL I BE SLEEPING? WHAT ARE THE EVENT’S TIMINGS?
You will be sleeping in the tunnel in Thomond Registration Opens at 7.45pm. At 8pm: Partici-
Park. The area is covered over head but still gets pants are invited onto the pitch for a kicking
very cold at night. competition There will be prizes for our top
three kickers so get practicing! Following on
from the kicking comp, participants will have a
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
chance to warm up in the press room with tea or
coffee. There will be a short presentation from
The event doesn’t replicate rough sleeping, but the Mid West Simon team. There will be light
you will experience some of the harsh realities refreshments and networking in the press room
of rough sleeping – the cold wind and wet. before bedding down in the tunnels at approxi-
mately 11.30pm
The site is totally safe and secure and will be
closed from the general public. Basic facilities
ACCESS AND PARKING?
will be available including toilets and access
to drinking water/tea/coffee available from the
press room Participants can access the venue through the
side entrance of Thomond Park. Cars can be
Although the event takes place on a private site, parked at this entrance overnight. Security will
there are no lockers. Bring any valuables at your be on duty in the premises throughout the night
own risk. but cars are parked at your own risk.
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What to bring?
Sleeping bag and pillow: we recommend a 3-4
season sleeping bag suitable for autumn/winter
camping and a pillow.
Warm layers: multiple thin layers are the key to keep-
ing warm, so bring more layers than you think you’ll
need! A thermal layer, long sleeve t-shirt, jumper,
warm coat and waterproof are recommended along
with a hat, scarf and gloves.
Spare shoes and socks: Participants wishing to take
part in the kicking competition should bring spare
foot ware as the pitch may be wet.
A mat or cardboard to sleep on
A flashlight, games, books, snacks
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What we are asking of you
We are asking participants to raise €1000 and to join us in
a night of solidarity with those who are most vulnerable
in the Mid West region.
Matched Funding Host an event
Why not ask your employer to support your fund-raising As well as asking for sponsorship, there are lots of other
efforts by matching the money you raise? We have in- ways to reach your fund-raising total. Here are some
cluded a matched funding letter in your pack. ideas:
Breakfast Club
idonate.ie Sell bacon rolls, croissants or pastries to your work
colleagues
You can set up an online fund-raising page on idonate.ie.
Cake Sale
When signing up select Mid West Simon as your cause
Don’t underestimate the power of cake, especially in the
and 42 reasons as your event. We will be notified once
office.
you have set up your page and we will promote it across
our social media channels.
Tasting event
Whether wine, beer or cheese, this is a great treat at the
end of the week
Let everyone know
Dine with me
We have included a poster in your pack which you can fill What would you cook to impress your colleagues into
in to inform your colleagues, friends and family about the parting with their cash
event. Let them know about the reasons that’s resonated
most with you so they know why you’re asking them to Pub quiz
part with their cash. Give those you know the chance to show off their
knowledge
Competition
Social Media
Run a sweepstake, guess the baby competition or video
games marathon
Planning an event to raise money? Promote across your
social media using the hashtag #42reasons
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Returning your money
Please return your €1000 on or before Thursday 18th of October 2018. You can return
your money in the following ways.
LODGE
1 Electronically transfer or directly lodge the money into our bank account:
Bank: Bank of Ireland, 125 O’Connell St, Limerick
Sort Code: 90-43-09
Account Name: Mid West Simon Community
Account No: 46439721
IBAN: IE16 BOFI 9043 0946 4397 21
BIC / SWIFT: BOFIIE2D
Reference: You/ Company Name
Don’t forget to let us know the date and amount of your gift,
so we can confirm when we’ve received your lodgment
BY POST
2 Return the money by cheque or postal order to:
PO Box 489, Unit 36, Eastlink Business Park, Ballysimon Rd, Limerick.
BY PHONE
3 Return the money using a visa debit or credit card.
Call us on 061 603 240 & we can process your donation for you
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A message from
past participants
“I was delighted to be part of this project, “It was an experience sleeping out in the
raising awareness of the plight facing tunnel that night. It was fun being with
homeless people locally and to highlight everyone of course but it was a real eye
the great work that the Mid West Simon opener. The cold was harsh and I couldn’t
Community undertakes” help but think of anyone who has to face
sleeping out night after night. It’s heart-
– Stephen Keogh – Keating Connolly breaking really to think of anyone having
Sellors Solicitors to sleep out – in the rain, in the cold – it
must be so lonely!”
“It truly was a moving experience for both – Marie McSweeney – Northern Trust
of us and certainly gave us the perspective
to fully understand the issue. Thanks to
you and your staff for looking after us on “It was great to have this opportunity to be
the night in question which as I say was a so close and personal with the grounds
very memorable experience for all of us” at Thomond Park but my lord was it
freezing. You couldn’t help but think of the
– Donal Creaton – Holmes O’Malley Sexton poor souls who sleep out in all weathers
Solicitors without the benefit of the thermal sleeping
bags that we had! It is actually too scary to
think about”
– Richard McGuire – Mazars
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Unit 36,
Eastlink Business Park,
Ballysimon Road,
Mid West
Limerick
t. 061 603 240
e. info@mwsimon.ie
C om m u ni t y
Please consider matching the funds raised by your staff
Dear Management
Your staff are making a huge effort with their fundraiser to support the work of
Mid West Simon. Mid West Simon is a registered charity and is part of the Simon
Community network which was established in 1969. The work of Simon is very
important, especially in light of the housing and homeless crisis which has spiraled
out of control over the past few years. The contribution by your staff makes it
possible for Mid West Simon to provide much needed supports to the people
through out the region. All funds raised, stay in the mid west. We are asking for your
furthered support, please consider matching the funds raised by your staff.
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Kind Regards,
Jackie Bonfield
CEO
Mid West Simon Community CLG Reg. in Dublin No: 420814 Charities No. 20063450 CHY 17187.is taking part in Mid West Simon’s Thomond Park sleep out
in support of homeless services.
Please support my fundraising efforts
How you can help...THANK YOU Looking forward to seeing you on the night.
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