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Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home. At Simon, we listen to people who turn to us for help and do everything we can to support them to move out of homelessness into independent living.

A few weeks ago, we introduced Nora, Service Manager at Harcourt Street, which is one of our Emergency Accommodation ser...
20/10/2026

A few weeks ago, we introduced Nora, Service Manager at Harcourt Street, which is one of our Emergency Accommodation services.

Harcourt Street is home to 30 residents across 14 rooms, with a mix of single and shared rooms. At the heart of the service is the kitchen and dining room, where residents come together and where our chefs show their care through the amazing meals they prepare every day. Residents also have access to a dedicated team of key workers, counselling supports, a Women's Health Nurse, and a Primary Care Nurse when needed. Practical facilities, such as an on-site laundry, play an important role too. Having somewhere to wash your clothes and take care of yourself helps restore a sense of dignity and normality during a difficult time.

In all our services, staff like Nora make sure that our clients receive the expert support they need to rebuild their lives, while feeling safe, valued and at home 💛. You can continue supporting our services like Harcourt Street by donating today: https://www.dubsimon.ie/autumn-campaign-2026-2.

We are thrilled to announce the return of our special festive Sing for Simon Christmas Concert with the RTÉ Concert Orch...
19/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce the return of our special festive Sing for Simon Christmas Concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and special guests ✨. The concert will take place on the 6th of December at The Helix, and money raised from ticket sales will go towards funding our life-saving services.

This year, the orchestra will be joined by renowned singers and musicians, with special guests to be announced soon! Purchase your tickets here: https://www.dubsimon.ie/sing-for-simon.

📷 Have a look at some fantastic highlights from our last Sing for Simon Christmas Concert.

A few weeks ago, four of our European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers attended their ESC training. They met volunteers...
13/10/2026

A few weeks ago, four of our European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers attended their ESC training. They met volunteers from other projects, explored the meaning of solidarity, discussed their rights and responsibilities, and reflected on their goals for the months ahead.

Thank you to all our volunteers for bringing kindness, time, energy and humanity into our services every day. Your dedication and compassion make a real and lasting difference for the people we support, and we are so grateful for everything you do 💛.

A special thank you to our European partner organisations and Léargas, Ireland’s National Agency, for their continued support in making these volunteering opportunities possible.

It’s been nearly one week since our 43rd annual Home Run event and we are incredibly grateful for the support we receive...
09/10/2026

It’s been nearly one week since our 43rd annual Home Run event and we are incredibly grateful for the support we received 💛. This year, we had over 1,250 registrations, 29 corporate teams, 5 schools, and over 70 amazing volunteers.

A huge well done to all the participants who helped us raise vital funds for our life-saving services, and a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, partners, suppliers, and volunteers, who made the event an enormous success and helped us deliver one of the most beloved events in our calendar!

Thank you to IADT DJ Society and Wiktor Marciniuk for providing live music, FUEL for technical support, FLYEfit for doing the warm-up and cool-down sessions, Sweet Cheeks Face Painting and Clowns & Colours for the kids’ entertainment, Petmania - Grooming, Nutrition, Pet Store in Ireland for sponsoring our Best Pet Competition, as well as Last Lap Cafe and Forest Acai. We also want to give a special shout-out to all the incredible corporate teams for their contributions and invaluable support, especially our lead sponsors Deutsche Bank and Susquehanna.

It was truly a wonderful day 💛.

Meet Nora Hartmann, our dedicated Service Manager at one of our Emergency Accommodations. She wanted to share a few word...
07/10/2026

Meet Nora Hartmann, our dedicated Service Manager at one of our Emergency Accommodations. She wanted to share a few words about one of our clients, Adam, and his beloved dog, Buddy, whose story we shared with you a few weeks ago. As someone who has supported Adam along his journey, Nora has seen first-hand the difference that compassion, understanding and a safe place can make.

"My name is Nora and I am the Service Manager at Harcourt Street. Adam, one of our residents, first came to us here not long after he was released from hospital. Since then, our team have been working around the clock to make sure that Adam has everything he needs – from making sure he has his medicines and meets all his medical needs, to making sure he has a room where Buddy could stay with him.

At Harcourt Street, we have had residents as young as 18 and as old as 75. We are now seeing couples and even pregnant women rough sleeping. And we are seeing more and more single men just like Adam in urgent need of support. It really is so distressing. Adam has experienced significant trauma, and what he needs most is the support to cope with that trauma.

I am so relieved to tell you that, since Adam has come here to Dublin Simon, his health has improved. But it is going to take many months of care and support to help him find a home and put his life back together."

Help give someone like Adam the support they need. Donate today: https://www.dubsimon.ie/autumn-campaign-2026-2.

Ahead of Budget 2027, we call on the Government to provide funding in a number of key areas to address the worsening hom...
05/10/2026

Ahead of Budget 2027, we call on the Government to provide funding in a number of key areas to address the worsening homelessness crisis.

Catherine Kenny, CEO of Dublin Simon Community, said, "With record high homelessness figures, it is high time that Government coordinated its response and made a renewed effort to tackle a crisis that has been allowed to grow from bad to worse over the years. Without a comprehensive response, the situation will continue to deteriorate. We need action and we need it now."

Read more: https://www.dubsimon.ie/dublin-simon-community-wants-to-see-designated-strategy-and-funding-for-social-housing

01/10/2026

We are so excited for our annual Home Run taking place this Saturday🏃‍♂️💛. Save this video for some top tips by Erica from FLYEfit and Cian Charlton to help you prepare for the day!

🕤 Online registration will close tomorrow at noon, so make sure you register as soon as possible: https://www.dubsimon.ie/home-run. You can still sign up on the day, just make sure to arrive at 8.30am.

📍 The race will start at the junction of Furze Road and Chesterfield Ave. The exact coordinates in the Phoenix Park are 53°21'46.9"N 6°19'58.1"W.

🚌 To help you save your energy for the run, Dualway will be operating a shuttle bus service from Parkgate Street before the race, for which you can pay onboard (donation based).

🐾 If you would like to sign your pet up for our Pet Competition, visit our pet stand at our Merch tent before the race starts. We will announce the winner at 10:45am. Make sure that your pet is wearing the bandana and all pets need to be secured on a leash while in Phoenix Park.

🚗 Parking is available in Phoenix Park on a first-come first-served basis. We recommend carpooling, using public transportation, or the shuttle bus service where possible.

🚲 A bike park will be provided for those wishing to cycle their own bicycles to Phoenix Park. Don’t forget to bring a bike lock with you!

👜 A bag drop facility will be available at the site.

Here are some more highlights from Recovery Month celebrations across our services this September 💜. A huge thank you to...
30/09/2026

Here are some more highlights from Recovery Month celebrations across our services this September 💜. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, especially the REACH Project team, for creating safe, supportive, positive, and fun experiences for our clients.

✨ Female clients in our Health and Addiction Care Facility at Usher’s Island attended a Women’s Group. Christina, one of our previous clients, shared her inspiring recovery journey from homelessness and addiction to now creating and delivering a programme to support some of our most vulnerable clients.

✨ Clients from our Barrack Street service created a beautiful Recovery Tree, filling it with messages of hope, encouragement, and personal reflections. The colourful display has transformed the building into a vibrant celebration of resilience and community spirit.

✨ In our Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Unit, clients participated in a Recovery Quiz, providing them the opportunity for social connection, inclusivity, and positive engagement.

✨ A sound bath session was held in our Health and Addiction Care Facility at Usher’s Island, in which clients had the opportunity to relax, be present, and focus on their recovery and well-being.

✨ Clients from our different services attended the Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour. It was a fantastic opportunity for clients at different stages of their recovery journeys, to connect, socialise, share a positive experience, and feel part of something bigger.

These Recovery Month activities are organised as part of The REACH Project, our recovery support service for people moving forward from addiction and homelessness. Read more about the REACH Project here: https://www.dubsimon.ie/the-reach-project.

29/09/2026

With just 4 days to go for our annual Home Run, we’ve teamed up with FLYEfit to help you get ready 🏃‍♂️💛!

Watch Erica and Cian as they share some simple warm-up and stretching tips to help you prepare throughout this week to walk, jog, run or wheel the 5K loop through the scenic Phoenix Park this Saturday, 3rd October, all to raise vital funds for our life-saving services, and to help end homelessness.

For more tips regarding activity, nutrition, recovery and race day preparation, visit: https://www.dubsimon.ie/home-run.

📌 Make sure to save this video and see you at the start line this Saturday!

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