‘People thought there weren’t women homeless, because they were invisible’.
At 85, the long-time Irish social campaigner says there’s no such thing as a typical homeless person: ‘every one of them is different, all have their own story, their own background’.
Recently, The Religious Sisters of Charity’s Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy was featured in the Irish Times weekend section reflecting on her decades of work in social service and homelessness activism. In the article she emphasises that every person experiencing homelessness has a unique story, challenging stereotypes. Sr Stan founded Focus Ireland in the 1980s with a mission to seek to end homelessness, her work is still as relevant today as it was then and she continues to advocate for more government support for long-term housing solutions.
Sr Stan’s latest book, Gratitude: Unlocking the Fullness of Life, is a beautiful compilation where prominent figures from politicians, activists, actors and musicians discuss the importance of being thankful and its positive impact in our world today.
Sr Stan the founder of Focus Ireland, Young Social Innovators and the Irish Immigrant Council remains deeply committed to supporting those on society’s margins through her advocacy and harnessing the perspectives of Ireland’s youth for future social progress.
The full article from the Irish Times is available to read here
