Description
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There are six Simon Communities
in the Republic of Ireland, located in Cork, Dublin, Dundalk
and Galway, with two new communities established in the Midlands
and the South-East. Each local community is independent and responsible
for running its own projects. The communities together with the
federation office in Dublin form the Simon Communities of Ireland,
which provide a structure to work towards national goals.
Aims and Objectives
Our Vision:
- There is no homelessness
- Compassion, respect and empathy are the core of our relationships
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Justice, equality and social inclusion are central to state policy
Our Mission:
- Develop preventative strategies that will divert people from becoming homeless
- Campaign for the right to appropriate accommodation and responsive services for those who are homeless
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Provide quality care, accommodation and services which support and empower people who are homeless, marginalised, vulnerable or socially excluded
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Services
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Outreach
Working directly with rough sleepers to link them into mainstream services and offer care when living on the street.
Offer support to those formerly homeless living in their own house
Emergency Shelter
shelter for 30 people, offering safe accommodation, good quality food and support through designated project workers
Transition Housing
A "stepping stone" from emergency to permanent accommodation, offering places to 20 people motivated to move out of homelessness
Permanent Shared Housing
2 houses in Sean MacDermott St and North Circular Rd, providing permanent accommodation with support for a total of 40 men and women who have difficulty living independently.
Settlement
The Settlement and Training project is part of the Dublin Simon Community's strategy to break the cycle of homelessness and support people to establish a stable lifestyle
Campaigning and Research
Dublin Simon Community believes that good quality and affordable housing is a right to everyone in Irish society. We campaign for the achievement of this right and research to ensure quality provision.
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Contact
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| Address: |
Simon Community of Ireland, |
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St Andrews House, |
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28-30 Exchequer Street |
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Dublin 2. |
| Tel: |
01 - 671 1606 |
| Fax: |
01 - 671 1098 |
| Email: |
simon@simoncommunity.com |
| Web: |
www.simoncommunity.com |
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www.dubsimon.ie |
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