Working with people experiencing homelessness & housing insecurity. Registered Charity Number: 20020125https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mixugdiouc2rDon't miss out on your chance to book in for a consultation with a Registered Architect! 🏘️ Our RIAI Simon Open Door campaign starts next week, with consultations taking place nationwide from the 13th - 19th April. Book in for your consultation today 👉 www.riaisimonopendoor.ie08 Apr 2026 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixugdiouc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mi2cziqwws2wThe latest figures show that 17,308 people were living in emergency accommodation in February 2026. A staggering increase of 1,930 since February last year. The consistent monthly trend of the increase in these figures begs the question: Has homelessness become normalised? #Spéirgorm27 Mar 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2cziqwws2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mhxfd3ogik26Thank you to the Grey Matters podcast team for featuring our Executive Director, Ber Grogan, on their latest episode! Tune in as Terry and Ber discuss why Ireland’s over 65s are one of the fastest growing cohorts of people entering emergency accommodation. https://open.spotify.com/episode/61F69X5jECLu75sKoJHzDX?si=bXPhlgujTzaos65Z5Jw1gg26 Mar 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxfd3ogik26https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mhurawv6bk2mDidn't make our latest Simon Talks webinar on Usher's Island with Naomi Nicholson? The full webinar on Dublin Simon's new facility has been uploaded to our YouTube channel 👇 youtu.be/X8LkacV0Vds https://youtu.be/X8LkacV0Vds25 Mar 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhurawv6bk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mhfoh3vx722ySimon Communities of Ireland warmly welcomes the progression of the long-awaited and overdue Spent Convictions Bill. We are grateful to Senator Lynn Ruane for championing this issue for so many years and to Minister Jim O'Callaghan. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2018/141/19 Mar 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfoh3vx722yhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mg2vmzyb2222Join us for our upcoming #SimonTalks webinar on Usher's Island, Dublin Simon Community's low threshold health & addiction care facility. We will be joined by Naomi Nicholson to discuss the Usher's Island service & their clinical and therapeutic recovery pathways. 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217470439926/WN_GTrnacMfQsmQKKnocbXXyg02 Mar 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2vmzyb2222https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mgwsxku4bs2mThe new rental regulations took effect on March 1st, but what do they mean? For many people renting in Ireland, understanding these changes can be confusing. Our latest blog goes into more detail on the basic things any renter needs to know about the new regulations. 🔗 https://www.simon.ie/what-the-new-rental-laws-mean-for-tenants-in-ireland/13 Mar 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwsxku4bs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mgmlmfgiss2wOur celebration of women this #IWD26 must be grounded in honesty about who is being left behind. In Ireland and across the EU, homelessness is affecting women in often unseen ways. In our latest blog we explore the intersectionality of women experiencing homelessness 👇 https://www.simon.ie/the-thousands-of-women-who-are-experiencing-homelessness-need-action-not-words/09 Mar 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmlmfgiss2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mg7wnri5w22rMini Marathon registrations go live at 11am! Places are expected to fill up quickly so don't miss out 🏃‍♀️ We would love for you to take part and join Team Simon in our work to tackle homelessness 💛 🔗 https://www.simon.ie/fundraising/vhi-womens-mini-marathon/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Mar 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7wnri5w22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mg2vmzyb2222Join us for our upcoming #SimonTalks webinar on Usher's Island, Dublin Simon Community's low threshold health & addiction care facility. We will be joined by Naomi Nicholson to discuss the Usher's Island service & their clinical and therapeutic recovery pathways. 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217470439926/WN_GTrnacMfQsmQKKnocbXXyg02 Mar 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2vmzyb2222https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mfu5tiv75c2f17,112 people living in emergency accommodation. Since January 2025, the data shows a staggering increase of 1,826 people in emergency accommodation. It is unacceptable that this crisis is deepening, particularly among single adults who are the largest cohort in emergency beds. #Spéirgorm27 Feb 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu5tiv75c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mfogunlnx22dLace 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!25 Feb 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfogunlnx22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mfm63kgrkk2jWe’re incredibly proud to share that Simon Communities of Ireland has been named an Official Charity Partner of the GAA! 🏐 We’re honoured to stand alongside fellow charity partners, Cancer Fund for Children, Engaging Dementia, & AsIAm, as we work together to strengthen communities across Ireland 🤝24 Feb 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfm63kgrkk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3menobwqzfs2kOur latest Locked Out of the Market report shows just how stark the reality is for people who rely on HAP 🏘️ There were no HAP properties available in 10 of the 16 areas studied. #Spéirgorm12 Feb 2026 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3menobwqzfs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mdnjaziikk2w16,734 people were living in emergency accommodation in December 2025, including 5,188 children 📉 While any reduction in homelessness is welcome, it must be sustained, continuous and on a larger scale. There are serious concerns that numbers are set to rise again in the coming months. #Spéirgorm30 Jan 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnjaziikk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mdkh3qokyc22Missed out on our latest #SimonTalks webinar with Conor O'Toole? Our discussion on the Economic & Housing Outlook has been uploaded to YouTube 👇 youtu.be/FsKa8nZIUd4 https://youtu.be/FsKa8nZIUd429 Jan 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkh3qokyc22https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mcweo4bo222sJoin us at 10am on Tuesday 27th for our first #SimonTalks webinar of the year! 💻 There is still time to register 👇 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217470439926/WN_UsLt6tzMTZ65pCu6be3U-A [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jan 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcweo4bo222shttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mcrtmugsmc25We were honoured to be joined by Uachtarán Catherine Connolly for the launch of our report: Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland. This report highlights how homelessness in later life is driven by a combination of structural factors & individual experiences. Read here: https://www.simon.ie/e-publication/older-adult-homelessness-in-ireland/19 Jan 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrtmugsmc25https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mchgjo2fc22kHow can we end homelessness when our proposed solutions are deemed unattainable? Last week, our Executive Director wrote a letter to the editor of the Irish Times commenting on the housing crisis in Ireland and it's impact on people experiencing homelessness & housing insecurity 🏘️ 🧵 1/4 #Spéirgorm15 Jan 2026 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchgjo2fc22khttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mceskdltys2mSCI welcome this significant investment in mental health research! We look forward to working with the team on this important piece of work as we continue to highlight the voice of people experiencing homelessness. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jan 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mceskdltys2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mccad44igc2gNew blog post 💻 The COMHOM team have completed phase 1 of research exploring homelessness in Ireland with the goal to uncover the realities of homelessness & identify opportunities for improved service delivery and policy. Read more about the findings 👇 https://www.simon.ie/comhom-problem-phase-findings/13 Jan 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccad44igc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mbvprqmsqk2fRegistrations are open for our first #SimonTalks webinar of 2026! We will be joined by Conor O'Toole, ESRI to discuss the economic and housing market outlook for 2026 🏠 Join us at 10am on Tuesday 27th January for insights on the year ahead. 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217470439926/WN_UsLt6tzMTZ65pCu6be3U-A08 Jan 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvprqmsqk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mbt4mryuhk2zOn January 19th, we will be launching a new report highlighting the realities of Older Adult Homelessness 🏘️ We are thrilled to host this event with Galway Simon, and to have President Catherine Connolly joining us to launch the report! Register today 👇 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1977507780003?aff=oddtdtcreator07 Jan 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbt4mryuhk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3mbopl44jwk2rOn Friday, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage released their latest report showing 16,996 men, women, & children were living in emergency accommodation in November 2025 📈 It is unacceptable that so many in Ireland are facing a new year without a place to call home🏠 #Spéirgorm05 Jan 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbopl44jwk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3maatpcm5fc2wNew Blog Post 💻 SCI recently participated in the COMHOM Consortium and Capacity Building Meeting in Athens – a milestone for the COMHOM project. This blog expands on how the event made for an engaging exchange between partner organisations & subgrantees! https://www.simon.ie/simon-communities-of-ireland-at-the-comhom-consortium-capacity-building-meeting-in-athens/18 Dec 2025 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3maatpcm5fc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3ma4fs4gkts2fTune in to Oireachtas TV at 3pm today for an end of year discussion on homelessness 🏠 SCI's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, has been invited to the discussion as a representative of the Irish Homeless Policy Group. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-tv/cr3-live/16 Dec 2025 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4fs4gkts2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3m7pr33g7jk27We would like to welcome the new chair of our board, Johnny O'Rourke! Johnny is a seasoned governance and strategic expert with over 17 years of operational experience in the human services sector. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team!11 Dec 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pr33g7jk27https://bsky.app/profile/simoncommunity.bsky.social/post/3m7pamsjr7k2bIn January SCI are launching a new report highlighting Older Adult Homelessness📄 We are thrilled to be joined by @president.ie to launch the report and to have lived experience experts sharing their perspectives on older adult homelessness Register 👇 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1977507780003?aff=oddtdtcreator11 Dec 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:exoswkv6f62rtstdpp2rxqrx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pamsjr7k2b