What impact will Budget 2027 have? In next week's #SimonTalks webinar, we will unpack the Budget 2027 announcements through a social inclusion and community development lens with Susanne Rogers from Social Justice Ireland. Register 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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What does Budget 2027 mean for people experiencing poverty and homelessness? For our #SimonTalks webinar, we'll be joined by Susanne Rogers, @socialjusticeire.bsky.social Join us as we unpack Budget 2027 through a social inclusion and community development lens 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What does Budget 2027 mean for people experiencing poverty and homelessness? For our #SimonTalks webinar, we'll be joined by Susanne Rogers, @socialjusticeire.bsky.social Join us as we unpack Budget 2027 through a social inclusion and community development lens 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

That's a wrap on Simon Week 2026! 🎬 This year, we brought the conversation about homelessness everywhere it needed to be; from conferences in Galway and Dublin, to meetings with Councillors, TDs, Senators and MEPs. There is still time to support the campaign 👇 www.simon.ie/campaigns2026/

This is the worst it’s ever been. The latest figures show that 17,885 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2026. 60 single adults and 358 more people than last month are recognised in these figures. This dramatic increase is totally unacceptable 📈 #SpéirGorm

Today we are hosting our Simon Week 2026 national conference! Our conference will focus on how Ireland can utilise the EU Presidency to end homelessness in Ireland and across Europe 🇪🇺

What is the One Big Push the Government can make to end homelessness in Europe? To wrap up our podcast series, Ber is joined by Freek Spinnewijn to consider which actions could turn the tide on homelessness 💬 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1RFP... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Today marks the start of Simon Week 2026 At the heart of this year's campaign is a simple but urgent message: Homeless & Alone, One Big Push 💛 Across Ireland adults facing homelessness alone have been excluded. Let's fix it. Visit simon.ie/simonweek to learn how you can make a difference

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Simon Week 2026 Homeless & Alone. One Big Push. Adults facing homelessness alone have been excluded. Let’s fix it. 21-25 September 2026 As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European U...

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President Catherine Connolly has become Patron of Simon Communities of Ireland 💛 We are honoured to welcome President Connolly as Patron and are grateful for her support of our work to end homelessness and ensure everyone has a safe and secure place to call home 🏘️ #SpéirGorm

How do our experiences shape the way we see the world? 🌍 In this episode Ber is joined by Séan Kinsella, who shares his lived experience of homelessness, and Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and author. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/30yP... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

How can we remove stigma and shame from the experience of homelessness? 🎧 Ber Grogan is joined by Dermot McCann and Daragh Long to discuss dignity, respect and person-centred support in responses to homelessness 💛 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0BBn... Apple: apple.co/3Vhu67m

Our Simon Week conference is officially fully booked! If you are interested in attending you can still join our waitlist to be notified if additional places become available 👇 www.eventbrite.ie/e/1989598049... Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens.

Pull up a chair, the first episode of Around the Kitchen Table has arrived ☕ We begin with a conversation on the impact of Simon Community services on the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Galway and Dublin 🏡 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1DFj... Apple: apple.co/3UvMNE7 #SpéirGorm

We're launching a podcast 🎙️ Around the Kitchen Table is a new podcast series in the lead-up to Simon Week 2026. Across four episodes, we'll bring together guest speakers and new voices to discuss homelessness in Ireland and across Europe, sharing perspectives, experiences, and ideas for change 🏡

Ireland’s homelessness crisis has deepened over the last decade, and there’s still no sense of urgency from Government. Today, the latest figures reveal that 17,527 people were living in emergency accommodation in July 2026. #SpéirGorm

Interested in working with Simon Communities of Ireland? We are looking for an Event Rapporteur to support our work during our upcoming Simon Week 2026 conference. Applications close on Monday 17th August 👇 www.simon.ie/call-to-tend...

The HAP system needs reform 🏡 Simon Communities of Ireland has been publishing Locked Out of the Market Reports for over ten years. These reports continue to show that HAP is not working, people are still locked out of the market. Read the Executive Summary 👇 www.simon.ie/e-publicatio...

Registration is open for our Simon Week 2026 Conference 🎉 This event forms part of our Homeless & Alone, One Big Push campaign, focusing on one question: How can Ireland use the EU Presidency to improve outcomes for people who are facing homelessness alone? www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-week...

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This year, Simon Week will focus on how Ireland can utilise the EU Presidency to reduce homelessness nationally and at an European level.

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Today the Irish Homeless Policy Group (IHPG) will be attending a Joint Committee on European Union Affairs to discuss the role that Ireland can play during its Presidency in advancing European collaboration to end homelessness 🇪🇺 Tune in on Oireachtas TV 📺 www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

17,447 people are experiencing homelessness 🏠 As homelessness continues to be a national emergency, the Simon Communities of Ireland is calling on Government to pause proposed changes to the Housing Act 1988, where the Minister intends to change eligibility for emergency accommodation. #SpéirGorm

🚨 Seeking Research Participants 🚨 SCI are carrying out research on older adults with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. We want to understand: 🔸 Challenges faced finding & keeping a safe home 🔸 Difficulties accessing services 🔸 Changes needed to improve support

Simon Communities of Ireland's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, is attending the National Economic Dialogue 2026 today as a Community Platform representative. Ber will be taking part in the Finance breakout session to highlight the importance of cross-departmental collaboration and resourcing.

A huge thank you to everyone who ran for and supported Team Simon at the VHI Womens Mini Marathon this weekend 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ We are incredibly grateful for your fundraising efforts. Every euro raised will make a real difference in our work supporting people experiencing homelessness across Ireland 💛

Over the last two years, an average of four people a day have entered homelessness. The latest figures show 17,548 people were living in emergency accommodation in April, including 5,604 children. #SpéirGorm

Catch up on our latest SimonTalks Webinar! This discussion focuses on obstacles to accessing housing and homeless services 🏘️ We were joined by Adam Boyle for a legal perspective on the most common issues. Huge thank you to Adam for such an informative presentation. youtu.be/RxfM6RmRFqk

Know Your Rights: Overcoming Obstacles to Housing and Homeless Services

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For this month's #SimonTalks webinar, we will be focusing on your rights when navigating access to services. We will be joined by Adam Boyle, Solicitor, Mercy Law Resource Centre, to discuss common obstacles to accessing housing and homeless services. Register 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🗣️ Person-first language, does it really make a difference? At SCI, we wanted to know if language really made a difference in empathy and public attitudes towards homelessness. We commissioned a survey to ask just this. Read our latest blog for the results 👇 www.simon.ie/words-matter...

Words Matter: What our research tells us about language and homelessness  - Simon Communities in Ireland

Language shapes how we see the world, and the people in it. Something as simple as the way in which we use a phrase or a term can impact our views and perceptions. Across the homelessness sector, ther...

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For this month's #SimonTalks webinar, we will be focusing on your rights when navigating access to services. We will be joined by Adam Boyle, Solicitor, Mercy Law Resource Centre, to discuss common obstacles to accessing housing and homeless services. Register 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Taking part in the VHI Mini Marathon? Still haven't set up a fundraiser? 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ There is still time to join Team Simon! 💛 www.idonate.ie/cause/SimonC...

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Lace up and get ready! 🏃‍♀️ Registration for the VHI Women's Mini Marathon opens next Wednesday & we’d love you to run or walk with SCI 💛 By joining our team, you’ll be raising funds to support our work in ending homelessness. 📅 Mark your calendar! Registration opens 4th March be ready to sign up!

Bye-elections are being held in Dublin Central and Galway West to fill two seats in the Dáil that have become vacant. Polling day will take place on 22nd May in both constituencies 🗳️ SCI urge voters to keep the homelessness & housing crisis in mind when filling their ballots. 🧵 1/3 #SpéirGorm

Yesterday our Executive Director had the pleasure of visiting the Simon Community NI team and learning more about their services 💛 Simon Community NI do incredible work to support people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Ireland. We look forward to working together more in the future!