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Focus Ireland launched a new campaign today which makes an urgent appeal for public donations to help fund the charity’s vital work tackling the growing homeless crisis with four weeks left to Christmas. This campaign is fronted by Sr. Stan, Life President and Founder of Focus Ireland

Sr. Stan gave the closing address at this International conference uniting relational approaches to supporting children and families.

Sr. Stan speaks to Marty Whelan on Lyric FM about her new book Seasons of Hope.

In todays Irish Independent Sr. Stan discusses the budget and the current family homelessness crisis in Ireland

Sr. Stan's latest book, Seasons of Hope is now available in bookstores and online. In this book, the follow up to her bestselling Day by Day, Sr. Stan offers words of wisdom to still the mind and calm the soul.

Sr. Stans response to “Containing homeless crisis”, Editorial, September 29th in The Irish Times

Sr. Stan received the No 1 Vote in the Irish Independents readers Poll for "Irelands Greatest Woman" on Saturday 20th September for her contribution to Irish Society.

The Console World Suicide Prevention Day Conference took place on September 10th at Croke Park, Dublin and is relevant to anyone with a general interest in suicide prevention or bereavement and those working in area of work. Conference speakers included Sr. Stan, who spoke about Mindfulness and Compassion.

President Michael D Higgins has described the current housing shortage problem as a crisis, stating there is a real and urgent need for more public rental accommodation to meet demand. He made his comments as he met homeless families at a Focus Ireland centre.

Commencing on Friday 5th September, a 3 week course, Introduction to Mindfulness/Meditation with Sr. Stan,