Support Dublin Simon by cheering on the Boys in Blue

 Register for Simon Fun Run to be automatically entered into a draw to win a signed Dublin jersey Friday, September 16, 2016 Ahead of the 2016 All-Ireland Football final on Sunday, 18 September, the Dublin Simon Community are giving away a signed Dublin GAA jersey. To encourage sign ups to their vital fundraiser, the Simon […]

Dublin Simon Community Annual Report 2015 – Key Findings

Leading homeless charity stresses the urgent need for the delivery of Rebuilding Ireland, saying vulnerable people can’t wait Tuesday, September 20, 2016 The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Brendan Carr, today (20 September) launched the Dublin Simon Community Annual Report 2015 at the Mansion House. Speaking at the event, Sam McGuinness of the Dublin Simon Community […]

Martina Bergin: What it’s like for people sleeping on the streets

Sleeping in pairs is the safest way to survive rough sleeping. It means having someone to watch your back, provide company and even body heat Thursday, September 22, 2016 On the week where Dublin Simon Community recorded the highest number of rough sleepers since their records begin, outreach worker Martina Bergin writes about what it’s like […]

Dublin Simon welcome announcement of extra 200 emergency beds

The leading homeless and housing agency make the statement two days after they counted a record number of people sleeping rough in the city* Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community today (22 Sept 2016) welcomed the announcement of 200 extra emergency beds in the city and the Government’s commitment to fund Dublin Simon […]

Dublin Simon Community Annual Report 2015 Launch

DUBLIN SIMON COMMUNITY REPORT SAYS ONLY ONE IN TEN HAVE ANY CHANCE OF MOVING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS Leading homeless charity stresses the urgent need for the delivery of Rebuilding Ireland, saying vulnerable people can’t wait The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Brendan Carr, today (20 September) launched the Dublin Simon Community Annual Report 2015 at the […]

Minister Coveney’s Announcement on Pillar One of Rebuilding Ireland

DUBLIN SIMON COMMUNITY WELCOME GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO FUNDING TREATMENT SERVICES AND 200 EMERGENCY BEDS The leading homeless and housing agency made the statement two days after they counted a record number of people sleeping rough in the city The Dublin Simon Community today (22 Sept 2016) welcomed the announcement of 200 extra emergency beds in […]