Hot, Nutritious Meals for people who are Homeless

As the homelessness and housing crisis continues in Ireland the eight local Simon Communities are working with more than 6,000 individuals and families throughout the country who experience – or are at risk of – homelessness every year.

We are seeing the real pressure in terms of housing supply. There are nearly 90,000 households currently on the social housing waiting list. Rents continue to increase as the number of properties available, especially in urban areas, decreases.

We have seen increased pressure on our services in every part of the country. The Simon Communities have responded to the challenges arising from the economic crisis and austerity by continuing to provide high quality services and meeting the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Our services include:

• Housing provision, tenancy sustainment and settlement services, housing advice and information services helping people to make the move out of homelessness and working with households at risk;

• Specialist health and treatment services addressing some of the issues which may have contributed to homeless occurring or may be a consequence;

• Emergency accommodation and homelessness support providing people with a place of welcome, warmth and safety;

•  Soup runs and rough sleeper teams who are often the first point of contact for people sleeping rough.

Whatever the issue, for as long as we are needed, Simon’s door is always open.

Please read our 2013 Annual Report launched in December 2014

• Simon Annual Report 2013 (PDF)