Michael’s Story ‘I turned to the drink after my mother died, I couldn’t accept her passing. And of course, by turning to the drink I neglected to pay rent and I left myself homeless. It was nobody else’s fault, it was my fault.’ ‘I was about a year or so homeless, where I […]
Those 65+ in emergency accommodation up 30% in last year Those 45 – 65 in emergency accommodation up 26% over same period Dublin Simon Community has today launched an arresting new Christmas Advertising Campaign which aims to raise vital funds and awareness of an emergent new cohort in homeless services; older and elderly […]
Liam’s story is filled with pain, but it’s a story he wanted to share. The generosity of our supporters has allowed Liam to rebuild his life. ‘Once upon a time I had a happy life. When I was a small boy I lived with my Ma & Da and my big brother in Ringsend. […]
I’m honoured to announce that I will be assuming the role of CEO at Dublin Simon Community from today, October 1st. It feels fitting that my first day in should coincide with our 39th annual flagship fundraising event, the Dublin Simon Home Run. Every year in the Phoenix Park, I am struck by the extraordinary […]
The August Homeless Report has been released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Figures show that 5,326 adults and 2,406 children in Dublin are in emergency accommodation at total of 7,732 in the capital out of a national total of 10,805. These figures break previous record highs. Sam McGuinness, CEO of […]
When Aoife first met Daniel, she thought he was the answer to her prayers, referring to him as “the love of my life”. Everything started off great, and after a whirlwind romance which swept her off her feet, they quickly moved in together. Very soon, the darker side of Daniel’s character began to reveal itself. […]
“It’s All Waiting. Waiting, Waiting, Waiting Every Day. It Wears You Down” Dublin Simon Community releases 2021 Annual Review warning long waiting times in exiting homelessness & accessing treatment are having a deep and lasting impact on physical & mental health • Waiting times for mental health and detox services have increased by 68% and […]
Statement from Caoimhe O’Connell, Spokesperson for Dublin Simon Community, in response to the July Homeless Report, released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. We are extremely distressed by the ongoing rise in the number of people presenting in emergency accommodation. Last month, we broke a record we never wanted to reach […]
Dublin Simon Community has responded to the release of the June 2022 Homeless Report by the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage showing a total of 7,532 people in Dublin using emergency accommodation in that period, an increase of 100 over the previous month. Spokesperson for Dublin Simon, Caoimhe O’Connell, said: “It is beyond frustrating […]
Dublin Simon Community’s CE Engagement scheme provides a part time structured employment and educational programme which consists of 1:1 support & guidance, training and variety of work placements. The scheme is designed for people coming out of homelessness to help them prepare for the workforce. CE Engagement participant Graham shares his experience on this week’s […]
