Galway girls turn summer business into big fundraising initiative
Galway girls donate big queue to Galway homeless services with clever Loom Band business
A group of young Galway girls have turned a fun and colourful hobby into a charity fundraiser idea for an amazing cause.
A group of ten girls in total called ‘Love Buddies Girls’ spent the last three summer holidays making and selling colourful Loom band bracelets.
The group of school friends saved up all of the money they made over the summer gone to donate it to COPE Galway Homeless Services.
A total of €800 was raised on behalf of the ‘Love Buddies Girls’, showing extraordinary generosity, initiative and care for others.
The girls were inspired to support COPE Galway after someone experiencing homelessness showed kindness to one of their older sisters.
“That act stayed with them, and they decided to pass that kindness forward by helping others in their community.
“Now in their third year of fundraising together, their creativity, generosity and commitment are making a real difference. Spending their holidays creating, organising and fundraising for others is a remarkable achievement and an inspiring example of community spirit in action,” COPE Galway said.
COPE Galway Homeless Services gave a heartfelt thank you to all of the girls involved who helped to make this happen: Ali, Sofia Jay, Kira, Ella, Maia, Maeve, Ciara, Theia and Adah.
They have also gave thanks to Geraldine Rigney for supporting and encouraging this inspiring project.
“We are so grateful for your support and the positive example you are setting for others in your community,” the Galway homeless service said.
COPE Galway provides support services to some of the most vulnerable and isolated men, women, and children in Galway.
The dedicated team made a difference for 3,712 people in the community in 2025.
As well as supporting homeless people, they also have services for people experiencing domestic abuse and older people in the community.
“Deeply embedded in the Galway Community, we are founded on the belief that together, we can make a positive difference for people in our community during their challenging times.
“Our impact and services are possible thanks to the commitment of our staff and volunteers, the generosity of the Galway community and the support of our funders and partners,” the organisation said.
To donate or volunteer at COPE Galway, you can find more information here.