A young woman has tragically died while living rough on the streets in Dublin this week.
The sad news was shared by the ‘A Lending Hand’ Facebook page, which is run by volunteers dedicated to keeping homeless people safe. It is understood that the young girl reportedly slept rough on the streets of Dublin in recent days, and that she sadly passed away.
Taking to social media, A Lending Hand wrote: “A young girl has lost her life in a tent in Dublin. We have just been told it was yesterday that it happened, she took her chances in a tent and never made it through the night.
“Our fear for most of our pals on the streets. RIP, we hope you have the safest, warmest bed in heaven. We are so sorry you died the way you did. We light a candle in your memory."
Keira, a member volunteer of ‘A Lending Hand’ told RSVP Live: “Our mission this winter is to keep as many of our homeless pals safe and alive for one more night on the streets. If anyone would like to help, contact us on Facebook or Instagram and we will answer everyone's messages.”
“We help the homeless and anyone who may be struggling from families, old people, those in tents, and families in emergency accommodation in Dublin and anywhere we can.
“If you know of somebody who is in need or is looking to help, please reach out here.
“With the plummeting temperatures and continued bad weather, it's never been so important to do what we can to help those who are living in need. We always need sleeping bags, tents, white socks for men and women, men's tracksuit bottoms in medium and large, and ladies in small and medium," Keira added.
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