JOE’S STORY
Joe is 63. After his marriage broke down, he went through a difficult time, lost his job and ended up living on the streets.
I was living rough for a year or two. Then moved between hostels for a few years. But it was the loneliness that nearly killed me.
When Joe moved into his new home he felt it was the beginning of something good. He was matched with an ALONE Befriending Volunteer David two years ago and it has made a huge difference in his life. Despite the clash between David’s love of football and Joe’s passion for hurling, the two have become great friends. Joe strongly believes…