Dublin Simon Community

Dublin Simon Community calls on the Government to reduce homelessness by 2,000 households in 2027 As monthly homelessness figures are released, Dublin Simon is calling on the Government to make the necessary provisions in Budget 2027 to drastically reduce

Dublin Simon calls for Budget 2027 action on homelessness during visit by Labour leader Ivana Bacik to its Usher's Island Health and Addiction Care Facility Charity calls on Government to honour its commitment to fully open a 100-bed facility and deliver

Dublin Simon Community says latest homeless figures expose urgent need for dedicated Dublin homelessness strategy Seven in every ten people in emergency accommodation in Ireland are based in Dublin Dublin, 28 August 2026: Confirmation that the number of p

Dwayne's Story: I had just finished my Leaving Cert when I found myself without a home. The death of my father took a toll on my family and me. The situation got worse to the point that I no longer felt welcome in my own home. Finding nowhere else I could

John's Story: When I arrived at Riversdale, I immediately felt the difference in my life. After years of moving between hostels, often sharing space with many others, having a room of my own was a huge change. You know, it's the simple things like that th

The Christmas Eve Busk and Its Lasting Impact on the Fight Against Homelessness Everyone at Dublin Simon Community is deeply saddened by the passing of Glen Hansard. For more than 15 years, Glen stood alongside Dublin Simon Community and the people we sup

Kayleigh's Story: When I first arrived at Dublin Simon Community's Health and Addiction Care Facility (HACF) at Usher's Island, I felt something I hadn't felt in other homeless services before. It's the only place that isn't my home that I actually feel s

Sarah's story: "I never imagined I would experience homelessness. I was working full time, living in my own apartment and building a future. My life felt stable and familiar. Then I became seriously ill, and everything changed. I was diagnosed with Crohn'

Dublin Simon Community concerned new housing bill will lead to more rough sleeping - future oversight vital New housing bill's amendments to social housing and emergency accommodation supports poses serious threat to vulnerable groups Dublin, 8th of July

Dublin remains the epicentre of Ireland's homelessness crisis as number of people sleeping rough in the city rises by 12% Dublin Simon calls for a dedicated Dublin Housing and Homelessness Strategy backed by long-term investment and delivery targets. Dubl