End-of-year figures for 2023 show lack of housing exits main driver of homelessness in the capital Dublin, 26th January 2024: Homeless figures released today show 13,318 people in emergency accommodation nationally in December 2023. 9,774 or 73% of affected people are in the capital, with figures continuing to hover close to the national figure from just […]
December 2023: Dublin Simon Community’s Christmas fundraising events calendar kicks off with its annual ‘Sing for Simon’ launch in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in Dublin City on Thursday 7th December and all are welcome to attend. The event commences at 5:30pm and features performances from artists such as Curtis Walsh, Sophie Doyle Ryder, Hawke The […]
Auction for more than 200 unique items of art and memorabilia is now live and bids can be made until 2pm on 4th December to support Dublin Simon Community Dublin 25th November 2023: ‘A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon’ auction, is now open for bidding and more than 150 revered artists, musicians, and […]
Dublin, 27th October 2023: The number of people in emergency accommodation has increased by 100% in a seven-year period, hitting a new high and marking another grim milestone as today’s figures represent twice the official numbers from 2016. Dublin Simon Community says it is fearful of what lies ahead this winter as the number of […]
The cultural heartbeat of Ireland is set to resonate through an extraordinary online auction, ‘A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon’, as it brings together the cream of Irish artistic talent in a profound act of solidarity against homelessness. The auction, beginning on the 23rd of November, features around 200 lots from a […]
Dublin Simon Community today launched its Annual Impact Report, revealing that 1,011 people are living in ‘forever’ homes provided by the charity and almost 5,500 people were supported in a range of ways throughout 2022. The report showed an 18% increase in the number of people living in long-term accommodation, however, there was an overall […]
Dublin 25th August 2023: As the July Homeless Report is launched, Dublin Simon Community is disappointed to mark another month passing with an increase in the number of people in emergency accommodation nationally, now standing at 12,847. In Dublin 9,484 adults and children were housed in emergency accommodation in July, an increase of just over […]
June 2023 Homeless Figures Statement “There were 9,265 people in emergency accommodation in Dublin in June, representing a 1% increase on the previous month and a 23% increase over the past 12 months. These latest figures are deeply confronting. “While we acknowledge the significant efforts being made to remedy the insufficient supply of housing, including […]
General Advice As the eviction ban is lifted we offer advice and information to anyone affected or at risk. Dublin, 31st March 2023: If you are facing homelessness at the present time, we advise you to check with your local authority to ensure that you are on the Housing List. If, for any reason, you find […]
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 […]