Dublin Simon Community

29/05/2026

The latest data from the Department of Housing confirms 12,475 individuals are now in emergency accommodation in Dublin, representing a staggering 11% year-on-year increase.

As the numbers living in emergency accommodation increase again, we call for greater focus on the practical, evidence-based solutions that help people move out of homelessness and into secure, long-term housing.

Read more: https://www.dubsimon.ie/dublin-simon-community-statement-on-april-2026-homeless-report

28/05/2026

“Growing up, home wasn’t a home for me. It wasn’t suitable for anyone, never mind a child. I seen people die, saw things I can never forget.”

“A terrible thing happened me and my childhood ended when I was seven. I felt scared all the time, I’d nobody to talk to. The fear went on for years. I used sleep in the bathroom at night, just to have a door I could lock.”

This is the heartbreaking childhood trauma shared by Martina, one of our clients. Unfortunately, we hear these stories far too often from individuals who grew up without the safety and stability every child needs and deserves.

Today, Martina found the hope she needed to start rebuilding her life. With your support, more women like Martina can find safety, support, and a way forward 💛. Donate today: https://www.dubsimon.ie/spring-campaign-2026-1

26/05/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who supported us at this year’s GamerFest Dublin 🎮. We are truly grateful for the generosity shown to us throughout the weekend, helping us raise vital funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness 💛.

We would also like to thank all the cosplayers who donated their time for the 'Meet and Greet’ at our booth, and to our amazing volunteers whose time and dedication made it all possible. A special shoutout to the whole Gamerfest team for helping us before and during the event ✨.

21/05/2026

Only three weeks to go until our Beyond the Trail challenge 🌄🚶

A huge thank you to everyone taking part and fundraising to support our life-saving services 💛. To make sure you are hike and festival ready, we teamed up with Basecamp to offer all our hikers an exclusive 20% discount on gear and festival essentials! If you are hiking Beyond the Trail and want to receive your one-time discount code, contact our events team at [email protected].

Save this post for your hike and festival checklist!

Haven’t signed up yet? There is still time to join the waiting list: https://www.dubsimon.ie/beyond-the-trail.

19/05/2026

We are thrilled to team up with this year's GamerFest Dublin to raise essential funds for our life-saving services!

We are thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with Dublin Simon Community to help make home a reality for individuals experiencing homelessness💛.

Commemorate your Gamerfest experience, this 23rd and 24th of May at The RDS, by joining Dublin Simon Community at their AI Selfie Booth. 📸

All proceeds will go directly to Dublin Simon’s vital life-saving services. 👍

See you there! 🙂

15/05/2026

A huge thank you to Irish 400m sprinter Jack Raftery for visiting last year’s Home Run School Competition winners for a brilliant running workshop and an inspiring talk with the students. We were delighted to offer special prizes to our winning schools: Top Participating School - Assumption Secondary School, and Top Fundraising School - The High School Dublin.

Your school could also sign up for this year’s 43rd annual Home Run, taking place on Saturday, 3rd October in the scenic Phoenix Park 🏃‍♂️💛, all to raise vital funds for our life-saving services, and to help end homelessness. Schools taking part will benefit from:

✨ FREE registration for staff and students.
✨ FREE limited-edition Home Run souvenir t-shirt when raising over €50.
✨ Be in with a chance to win top-fundraiser prizes!

For more information, visit https://www.dubsimon.ie/home-run or email [email protected].

Get ready to lace up, step out, and make a real difference 💛.

13/05/2026

We are overwhelmed by the kindness and support shown to Martina who bravely shared her story with us recently 💛. Speaking so honestly and vulnerably takes enormous courage, and by doing so, she has helped shine a light on the realities so many people face every day.

You can support Martina too - your generosity makes it possible for us to run our vital services, helping individuals to move away from homelessness and rebuild their lives with dignity, safety and hope. Thank you for standing with us in the fight against homelessness - donate today: https://www.dubsimon.ie/spring-campaign-2026-1.

12/05/2026

For International Nurses Day, we asked some of the nurses at our Health and Addiction Care Facility at Usher’s Island why they chose to become nurses at Dublin Simon. Here are some of their inspiring responses:

✨ “I wanted to be part of making a real difference in people’s lives.”

✨ “So I can provide compassionate, holistic nursing care to vulnerable and marginalised people in our society.”

✨ “It gives me the opportunity to support people with compassion, dignity and care every day.”

✨ “Because I could make a meaningful long-term difference in people’s lives.”

Thank you to all our incredible nurses and healthcare workers who play a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of our clients 💛.

08/05/2026

We are delighted to share that, in partnership with FUEL ✨, we will be at some fantastic festivals across Ireland this summer!

Come and visit our stalls at WellFest, Beyond The Pale, and Kaleidoscope Family Festival for fun activities, good vibes, and a chance to support our work in helping individuals experiencing homelessness. Every donation made will help raise vital funds for our life-saving services!

You will also be able to sign up for our 43rd annual Home Run, taking place on Saturday, 3rd October 🏃💛. If you register at our festival stall, you will receive a FREE limited-edition Home Run t-shirt.

See you there ✨

07/05/2026

Martina, one of our clients currently residing in Ashfield House, shares her message of hope 💛. After years of experiencing trauma, addiction and homelessness, today, she no longer has to worry where her next meal is coming from or who might be coming through her door. That peace of mind is giving her the space and calm she needs to face life’s other challenges head on!

Confronting the past was not easy for Martina, but like many of our clients, she kept showing up. She spoke about things she had never spoken about before, and she found people and a place she could depend on.

Overcoming a life full of trauma takes time and patience, but with your support, Martina can continue on her recovery journey. Donate today: https://www.dubsimon.ie/spring-campaign-2026-1

Stay tuned for more updates on Martina’s story!

06/05/2026

Recently, our amazing staff in one of our services organised a trip to the zoo for our clients, as part of our ongoing effort to promote social engagement and wellbeing through community-based activities 💛.

What might seem like a simple day out became something much more - a chance to connect with nature and with each other. Experiences like this can play an important role in supporting mental health and overall wellbeing, helping to reduce isolation and creating positive, shared memories.

This European Mental Health Week, we are reminded how powerful simple moments of connection can be, particularly for those who may feel most isolated in our community.