Publications
Press Releases
Health Audit Reveals Serious Complex Health Needs
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Over 60% of people using Dublin Simon services have a diagnosed physical health condition, while 40% suffer from mental health conditions, a snap shot survey from Dublin Simon has revealed.
Homelessness Affects Your Health
Wednesday 11th November 2009
A Memorial Service to remember the 64 people who have passed away in Dublin Simon Community over the last two years revealed that the avearage age of death of those in the services was 40.
Dublin Simon Launch Longest Night Christmas Campaign
Monday 24th November 2008
Dublin Simon Community today launched an innovative Christmas Campaign calling on everyone to get involved and help end homelessness on the Longest Night of the year, December 21st.
48% Increase in People Seeking Rough Sleeper Team Services
Monday 22nd September 2008
At the launch of their 2007 Annual Report, A 12 Month Snapshot, Dublin Simon Community expressed alarm at the increasing numbers of people seeking the services of their Rough Sleeper Team.
Launch of Dublin Simon 25th Anniversary Fun Run
Monday 1st September 2008
Today, Dublin Simon Community launched the 25th Annual Fun Run which will take place in the Phoenix Park on October 11th 2008. Joining the kids racing around Temple Bar were Claire Brock (TV3) and fitness guru Karl Henry (RTE's Operation Transformation.
Dublin Simon Voice Concerns Over New Strategy
Tuesday 21st August 2008
The Dublin Simon Community claims that the new National Strategy on Homelessness launched today (21.08.08) is too aspirational due to a lack of ring-fenced funding, dedicated resources and ultimate responsibility for its implementation.
2008 Coast to Coast Challenge Launched
Wednesday 4th June 2008
Retracing Famine Footsteps in aid of Dublin Simon Community. Travel Writer John Mulligan will lead a trek the breadth of Ireland and commemorate the achievement of the Four Famous Flannerys.
Viability of New National Strategy on Homelessness in Question
Wednesday 30th April 2008
Dublin Simon Community Insists Action Plan to End the Need to Sleep Rough by 2010 in Crisis. CEO Questions Viability of New National Strategy on Homelessness. HSE Funding Freeze Already Affecting Vital Services for the Homeless
HSE Funding Crisis Hit Homeless Services
Wednesday 27th February 2008
Dublin Simon Community call for the Minister of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Cross Departmental Team on Homelessness to respond to the crisis of the Homeless Agency’s Action Plan.
Dublin Simon Community Official Charity for St. Patrick’s Festival
Wednesday 12th March 2008
The Dublin Simon Community is proud to be nominated as this year’s Official Charity for St. Patrick’s Festival 2008. For all staff, volunteers and service users, this accolade represents their tireless work in the battle to end homelessness in the city of Dublin.
Funding crisis of the Homeless Agency’s Action Plan
Wednesday 27th February 2008
Dublin Simon Community call for the Minister of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Cross Departmental Team on Homelessness to respond to the crisis of the Homeless Agency’s Action Plan.
John Ryan and Clan Sing Simon into Christmas
Friday 20th December 2007
The Ryan Family will descend on Grafton Street for the 36th year in a row, to sing their hearts out in aid of Dublin Simon Community.
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Christmas Cards to Go Mobile
Thursday 13th December 2007
Ireland’s first fully integrated new media publishing platform, iText.ie, have launched Mobi-Cards, the first Christmas cards for mobile phones. From each card sent via mobile, 10 cents will be donated to Dublin Simon Community.
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Simon Communities of Ireland Calls for Interventions to Prevent High Mortality
Rates Among People Who Are Homeless
Tuesday 11th December 2007
The Simon Communities of Ireland has called for comprehensive healthcare services for people who experience homelessness, in order to meet the target of ending homelessness by 2010.
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Garda Choir Raises over €8,000 for Dublin Simon Community
Tuesday 11th December 2007
The Garda Choir, in conjunction with soprano Niamh Murray, the Garda Band, and St. Anne’s Primary School Choir, Shankill, raised over eight thousand euro in a recent benefit gig.
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Social Housing Commitment Welcomed:
Rent Allowance Increase is Token, says Dublin Simon
Friday 7th December 2007
Dublin Simon welcomed Wednesday’s specific reference by the Government to commit to “supports for homeless services” in 2008. However the organisation called for further detail on the scale and nature of these supports.
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ESB Electric Aid Fund New REHAB Meeting Room for Dublin Simon
Wednesday 14th November 2007
A new meeting room for service users of Dublin Simon’s Rehab Unit in UshersIsland was officially opened yesterday by Tony Merriman from ESB Electric Aid.
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Dublin Simon and DePaul Trust Hold Memorial Service
in Memory of 228 Service Users, Staff and Volunteers who have Passed Away
Friday 9th November 2007
A memorial service was held on Friday afternoon in memory of the 228 service users who have died in Dublin over the last 35 years. In the last 18 months alone 51 service users have passed away.
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Simon Community Urges Companies Not to Send Christmas Cards
Tuesday 6th November 2007
The Simon Communities of Ireland has launched its ninth ‘House of Cards’ Christmas appeal, encouraging Irish businesses to make donations to Simon instead of sending corporate Christmas cards.
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Laura Launches Dublin Simon Fun Run
Monday 17th September 2007
At a photocall in St. Stephen’s Green today RTÉ presenter Laura Woods was on hand to launch the 2007 Dublin Simon Fun Run, an annual event which raises much needed funds for the charity which works with homeless people.
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Karina Forecasts Good Weather From Coast To Coast To Help Raise Funds
For Homeless
Monday 16th July 2007
At a photocall today by the Grand Canal in Dublin’s Portobello, travel writer John Mulligan and RTÉ weather presenter Karina Buckley helped to launch the Coast to Coast Challenge for Dublin Simon Community.
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