Thomas’ Story
“I was ten years old when I left my parents’ house. By the age of thirteen, I began using drugs and got diagnosed with HIV when I was only fifteen years old. I was in and out of treatment for a few years, but nothing seemed to work. I eventually became homeless, sleeping rough on the streets. With no home to go to, I never felt safe.“
Our impact this winter
This winter, as harsh weather conditions swept across our country, the most vulnerable faced unimaginable challenges. Storms and freezing temperatures made life on the streets even more dangerous for those without a place to call home.
Your support truly saves lives. By funding these vital services, you helped bring people in from the cold, provided critical medical care, and gave hope to those who needed it most.
Our Outreach team worked tirelessly, responding to double the number of Rough Sleeper Alerts in January compared to December, and successfully referred 3 out of 4 individuals they encountered to emergency accommodation
Thank you again for thinking of the most vulnerable in our society during the harshest months of the year
We continue to call for greater investment in housing, health services, and prevention. As the new Government sets its priorities, we urge you to join us in advocating for those most in need.
Emergency Figures 2024 vs 2023
Homelessness remains at record levels, with over 15,000 people in emergency accommodation nationwide and almost 11,000 in Dublin alone. The graph shows a steady rise in 2024, peaking in November before a slight December dip, likely seasonal.
Overall, numbers remain significantly higher than last year, and they do not account for rough sleepers, asylum seekers, those in domestic violence shelters, or the hidden homeless.
Help us support those in need
Sing for Simon Concert with RTÉ Orchestra
Take a look at some of the highlights from our very first Sing for Simon Concert in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at the Helix.
We are delighted to say the evening was a huge success and are sincerely grateful to our wonderful community coming together to pull off such a special show. Thank you again to the RTÉ Concert Orchestra who made this event possible.
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