Simon Communities of Ireland
is working to bring an end to homelessness.
Understanding Homelessness.
Statistics Hub.
Research and Policy.
Volunteering and Jobs
The Simon Communities are a network of local communities providing homelessness services across the country. Each community posts volunteering and employment opportunities on their websites.
Follow the link below to the website of the Simon Community in your county to find any local job or volunteering opportunities.
Latest
Press Release: New Housing Bill Could Have Devastating Consequences for Rough-Sleeping, say Simon Communities of Ireland
26th June 2026 Homelessness Numbers Decrease to 17,447 for the First Time Since December 2025
Press Release: We Will Only End Homelessness by Having All Stakeholders at the Table, say Simon Communities of Ireland, as Homelessness Numbers Rise to 17,548
29th May 2026 The latest figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Words Matter: What our research tells us about language and homelessness
Language shapes how we see the world, and the people in it. Something as
Every person has a right to a secure and affordable place they can make their home.
Achieving this requires homes and co-ordinated action to address the causes of homelessness. There are may nuanced reasons for why people are forced into homelessness, from financial reasons, health issues, or more complex needs. We are working tirelessly for an Ireland where homelessness is rare and short-term so that when it does occur, a holistic response is delivered to those in crisis.
