Homeless charity puts focus on fashion evening in Limerick town
FOCUS Ireland hosted a night of fashion, beauty and well-being in the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West, with all proceeds going to Focus Ireland’s homeless services in the Mid-West.
According to the organisation, it was “a very glamorous, vibrant and entertaining evening of style, beauty and wellness for all the ladies.”
Stylist Chloe Markham showcased various spring looks from Ela Maria Boutique, Newcastle West and Shaws in the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Niamh O'Dwyer, Makeup Artist, gave a makeup demonstration on a model whilst giving attendees tips and tricks to be implemented at home.
Marie Hunt of Cocoon Holistic gave a wellness talk on how to focus on yourself.
Speaking about the event, Fundraising and Development Manager with Focus Ireland Mid-West Maura McMahon said: “It was a truly fantastic and enjoyable evening. All the ladies came out in great style and were very supportive of our charity.
“I have to say the whole local community really did come on board to help our fundraiser.
“There are now 3,431 children and 8,323 adults, giving a total of 11,754, individuals homeless in Ireland. In the Mid-West, there are currently 89 families with 152 child dependents living in emergency accommodation,” Ms McMahon said.
She continued: “It is with support from fundraisers like this that Focus Ireland is able to continue their vital work in challenging homelessness and changing lives.”
Focus Ireland works with people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes across Ireland.
The charity says it “is driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. Wrong because it is a failure of society that creates victims out of ordinary people and robs them of their potential. Wrong because it can be prevented, it can be solved but is allowed to continue and in doing so, undermines society”.