About Dublin Simon Community

Tragically, the number of people who rely on us for accommodation, healthcare and support has drastically increased as the homeless crisis has spiraled. It’s the worst we have ever seen. When we first opened our doors in 1969, we never could have predicted that our services would be so desperately needed, by so many, more than 50 years later.

In the last five years, as the crisis has deepened and touched the lives of far too many people, we have expanded our services and increased our response to ensure we are a shining light of hope for people in their darkest hour of need.

During the life span of this crisis, Dublin Simon Community’s dedicated teams of staff and volunteers have vigorously worked to provide vital and life saving services to people in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. They sit by their side on the pavements, support them through ill health or bereavement and advocate on their behalf to keep them in their homes with their family.

2020: A  year when the Covid-19 pandemic caused a reassessment of our lives.  A year when Dublin Simon Community was at the frontline of this healthcare crisis, showing dedication and creativity in weathering this most difficult storm.

Despite the challenges of the year and together with the support of our donors, funders, staff and volunteers we helped more than 7,600 individuals across our services in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.