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Working with people experiencing homelessness & housing insecurity.
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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.

As homelessness continues to affect more than 17,000 people across Ireland, President Connolly's support recognises the importance of keeping homelessness firmly on the national agenda.

We look forward to working with President Connolly as we continue to advocate for a future where everyone has a place to call home 🏘️ by @simoncommunity

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Today is World Homeless Day

With 17,885 people living in emergency accommodation in Ireland, it is more important than ever to make sure their voices are heard 💛 Simon Communities of Ireland team stand for a photograph, all smiling to the camera. by @simoncommunity

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6 days ago

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.

Most importantly, people with lived and living experience of homelessness were at the centre of every discussion. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared your story 💛

Your experiences continue to inform our advocacy and strengthen our call for solutions that can end homelessness for good.

As Simon Week drew to a close, the latest homelessness figures showed yet another increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness, the highest level ever recorded in Ireland 📈

The figures are a stark reminder of why these conversations matter and why we cannot afford to lose momentum.

Ending homelessness is possible, but it requires ambition.

We know the solutions, now we need sustained investment in resources that prevent homelessness before it happens and that provide the supports people need to secure a home.

A huge thank you to Cash & Carry Kitchens for supporting Simon Week 2026 and marking a third year of partnership with Simon Communities of Ireland. Your support helps us work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home 🏠

Simon Week may be over, but our commitment is not.

We will continue to push for practical and sustainable solutions that tackle homelessness head-on to create a future where everyone has a safe place to call home 💛

There is still time to support the campaign! Click the link in bio to support our work ending homelessness in Ireland 🔗 Ber Grogan and Minister James Browne holding the Simon Week 2026 campaign brochure and looking directly at the camera. They are stood in front of a terraced red brick building in Dublin City Centre. by @simoncommunity

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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 📈

With Budget 2027 just around the corner, we are pleading with Government to allocate budget for homeless prevention.

With this year’s Simon Week campaign, we are highlighting the reality that almost two-thirds of adults experiencing homelessness are facing it alone.

Simon Communities of Ireland are calling for a national commitment to ensure single adults are no longer overlooked in housing policy and homelessness responses, while raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness 🏠

Budget 2027 is an opportunity for Government to demonstrate that preventing homelessness is a national priority. We need investment in the services and supports that can intervene early, before even more people reach crisis point.

To support our work, visit Simon.ie by @simoncommunity

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21 days ago

What an insightful day!

Today, we hosted our national Simon Week 2026 conference.

Our speakers and panelists explored the nuances of homelessness, solutions, and how Ireland could utilise the EU Presidency to end homelessness in Ireland and across Europe 🇪🇺

Thank you to all of the speakers, panelists, TDs, Ministers and MEPs for sharing your expertise and to Eileen Dunne for joining us as MC.

To all of our attendees, thank you all for joining the conversation throughout the day, providing such valuable perspectives 💭

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens. taken in Dublin Chamber by @simoncommunity

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Today, staff from Simon Communities of Ireland and Simon Communities across the country gathered at Leinster House as part of our Simon Week 2026 campaign.

We engaged with TDs and Senators to highlight how homelessness is presenting in their constituencies and to discuss the actions needed to prevent and end homelessness across Ireland. by @simoncommunity

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23 days ago

What is the One Big Push the Irish Government can make to end homelessness across Europe?

To wrap up our podcast series, Ber was joined by Freek Spinnewijn, Director of FEANTSA.

From policies, partnerships, political leadership and the Irish EU Presidency, they consider which actions could turn the tide on homelessness across Ireland and Europe 💬

Tune in to Around the Kitchen Table on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens. by @simoncommunity

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24 days ago

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 💛

Simon Communities of Ireland are highlighting single adults experiencing homelessness, the largest group experiencing homelessness in Ireland.

They account for well over three in five adults in emergency accommodation.

But before homelessness, these people are parents, workers, neighbours, friends and family.

They're people like John.
They're people like Lily.

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.

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by @cashandcarrykitchensltd Black and white photo of an older man. To the right, text reads: John. Mechanic. Widower. Father. Homeless. Alone. Go to simon.ie/simonweek. by @simoncommunity

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How do our experiences shape the way we see the world? 🌍

This week's conversation features Sean Kinsella who shares his perspective as someone with lived experience of homelessness, and Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist, author and wellbeing advocate.

Together, they explore connection, resilience and the importance of belonging 🏘️

Stream the latest episode of Around the Kitchen Table️, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

🔗 Link in bio

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens. by @simoncommunity

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How can we remove stigma and shame from the experience of homelessness? 🎧

In this episode of Around the Kitchen Table, Ber Grogan explores the importance of dignity, respect and person-centred support in responding to homelessness with Dermot McCann of Midlands Simon Community and Daragh Long of Cork Simon Community. 💛

Stream now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

🔗 Link in bio

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens by @simoncommunity

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Grab a cup of tea and pull up a chair, the first episode of Around the Kitchen Table has arrived ☕

For our debut episode, Ber is joined by Karen Feeney from Galway Simon Community and Eavanna Maloney from Dublin Simon Community to discuss the impact Simon services have on the lives of people experiencing homelessness across their communities 💛

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sitting down with guest speakers to explore different perspectives on homelessness in Ireland and the work being done to create lasting change 🏡

New episodes will be released every Tuesday through-out September.

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens.

Stream now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by @simoncommunity

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We're launching a podcast 🎙️

Around the Kitchen Table is a new four-part podcast series in the lead-up to Simon Week 2026.

Join us for weekly conversations, guest speakers, and fresh perspectives on homelessness in Ireland and across Europe 🏡

Keep an eye on our socials for our first episode!

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens Thumbnail for Around the Kitchen Table with Ber Grogan.
Photo of Ber features her smiling with the podcast title beside her image.
Other text on the graphic reads: Simon Week 2026, 21 - 25 Sept. Homeless & Alone. One big push. Proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens by @simoncommunity

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