Public urged to donate to army veterans who have ‘fallen on hard times’

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Public urged to donate to army veterans who have ‘fallen on hard times’
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Charity supporting soldiers experiencing homelessness launches camouflage streetwear containing scannable QR-codes

Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann unveils collection of bespoke QR-coded camouflage streetwear, designed by Orla Langan. Photograph: Barry Cronin/The Irish Times.A new camouflage streetwear collection has been unveiled as part of efforts to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness among veterans when they leave the service.

Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann released the clothing line on Thursday morning and encouraged the public to donate to the charity by scanning the camouflage streetwear which contains a QR-code. The charity supports veterans who have become homeless or “fallen on hard times”. To date, it has helped 1,000 veterans out of homelessness and provides 18,615 bed nights a year, between its homes in Athlone, Cobh, Dublin and Letterkenny.

It will open a new six-bed facility in Cork City in late 2023, bringing the charity up to a 57-bed capacity. A waiting list is already in place for the new home.

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