On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, we want to highlight some facts about our long-standing Food For Simon programme. Sustenance and Safety The Food For Simon programme was founded in 2009 to ensure a reliable source of essential food items for our services. Annually, the programme provides approximately 360,000 meals and distributes over 2,200 food parcels through […]
The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 14,009 nationally and 10,216 in Dublin. These figures represent an increase of 14% nationally year-on-year. In Dublin the increase is 13% year-on-year. The Dublin total of 10,216 represents 1,445 families, 3,188 […]
Dublin Simon Community welcomes the publication of reports prepared by the Housing Commission, released this week by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien. The report is based on the deliberations of a committee set up by the Minister in 2021, and it contains 83 recommendations alongside a range of suggested actions. Speaking […]
A Tribute to the Late Larry Masterson In a world where selflessness always takes a backseat to personal ambitions, there are individuals whose life’s work represents the essence of compassion and altruism. Today, we pay tribute to one such person, Larry Masterson, one of Dublin Simon Community’s founding volunteers, who is being laid to rest […]
Dublin Simon Community Statement on March Homeless Report Dublin, 26th April: Homeless figures released today reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin continues to rise, reaching a record high of 10,180, with 80 more people seeking shelter in Dublin in March than in February. 73% of all homeless people nationally are […]
Homeless figures in Dublin surpass 10,000 for the first time Dublin, 28th March 2024: Shocking homeless figures released today show that the number of people in emergency accommodation nationally continues to grow month on month, reaching a record high of 10,100 in our capital city, with 203 more people seeking shelter in Dublin in February […]
Thinking Outside the Box: New Ground-Breaking Report Explores Refurbishment of Vacant “Above the Shop” Units for Residential Use A targeted focus on vacant above the shop units could provide a new source of housing in Ireland, revitalise urban locations and effectively conserve heritage buildings across Ireland – according to a report released today. The ground-breaking […]
A Night of Trivia and Philanthropy for a Cause: Dublin Simon Community and the BJAI Corporate Challenge! The Business Journalists Association of Ireland (BJAI) is once again gearing up for its annual Corporate Challenge quiz, an event that not only tests corporate intellect but also serves a noble cause – raising funds for Dublin Simon […]
Dublin Simon Community Statement on January 2024 Homeless Report Homeless figures released today show 213 more people were in emergency accommodation nationally for the month of January. 9,897 or 73% of affected people are in Dublin, equating to 1,423 number of families, 3,083 children and 4,385 single adults. Catherine Kenny, CEO of Dublin Simon, reflecting […]
As temperatures plummet and sleet and snow settle over our communities, Dublin Simon Community needs YOUR help urgently. No-one should have to rest their head on a cold footpath or take shelter in a cardboard box under these conditions. Our Rough Sleeper and Soup Run Teams have been out since 7am this morning walking through the […]
