Dublin Simon Community

As we celebrate #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we want to recognise our youth stars – our youth volunteers 🌟. This day highlights the importance of equipping young people with the skills they require for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. At Dublin Simon Community, our youth volunteers gain vital skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime – through various training sessions, group projects, hikes, social activities, on-service engagements, and certificate courses. These activities equip and empower them to take on new challenges and make a real difference in their communities. Their contribution also positively impacts our clients’ lives, while learning how to steer complex social issues, manage clients effectively, build trust, and communicate across cultural boundaries. By volunteering with us, our youth volunteers not only contribute to a worthy cause but also prepare themselves for a brighter future. Join us in recognising and celebrating the amazing potential of our youth volunteers! #DublinSimon #WorldYouthSkillsDay #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsForFuture #VolunteerWithUs #MakingADifference #VolunteerRecognition #VolunteerAppreciation

It’s been three weeks since our Longest Day event and we could not have done it without you! Your energy and generosity made the event a huge success in raising funds for our life saving services at Dublin Simon. Check out the highlights from the day in this video 💛. If you missed your chance to attend our Longest Day event, don’t worry - we are already planning our next event, and we can't wait to share more details with you soon! Get ready to make an even bigger impact! #DublinSimonLongestDay #CommunityEvent #DublinSimonEvent #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #EndHomelessness

Ciara Cotter, our Clinical Nurse Manager, had the incredible opportunity to speak at the Nursing and Midwifery Conference 2024! The presentation focused on “A community-based collaborative approach to wound care for homeless clients”, with a focus on reducing barriers to wound care for homeless individuals. By taking a collaborative approach together with the Health Service Executive, we have initiated wound care clinics in Chester House, one of our Long Term High Support Housing services for people experiencing homelessness with mental health, addiction or personal care needs. The goal of this collaboration was to: ✨ Reduce barriers to healthcare for our clients ✨ Lower infection rates ✨ Prevent amputations ✨ Empower our clients with knowledge and care #HSEDubMidlandsNursingMidwifery2024 #HealthcareForAll #CommunityCare #WoundCare #HomelessHealthcare

Employee Monthly Giving on #Benevity If your company is on Benevity, consider recurring donations as your next way to make an impact. By donating monthly through your payroll or credit/debit card on Benevity, you make a lasting contribution to Dublin Simon. Your recurring donations help us sustain our services 💛 from securing food for our clients, to the provision of healthcare services and emergency accommodation. Monthly Donations can make things easier for you too: ✨Give Easier: You won’t have to input your payment details every time you want to donate. ✨Track & Report: You can track and report all your donations in one place, and you'll receive an automatic receipt for each donation. ✨Stay Connected: You can sign up to receive regular Supporter Updates from Dublin Simon, to see how your money has impacted the community (all you need is to provide your email and request it in the comment of your donation). Start making your lasting impact today! #DublinSimon #DublinSimonCommunity #CommunitySupport #Benevity #MonthlyGiving #ChangeLives #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingProgramme #ESG #PayrollGiving

At Dublin Simon, we are eagerly counting down the days to open the doors to Ireland’s first-of-a-kind health and addiction care facility. Our incredible team of nurses and support workers are also eager to start making a positive difference in our 100-bed Health and Addiction Care Facility at Usher's Island. Here are a few of their comments: “Staff and clients of Dublin Simon Community’s Clinical and Therapeutic services are working hard, running existing services and preparing to move to our new 100-bed facility at Usher's Island. Standing at the gateway to Dublin city, the facility is an emblem of hope to the clients with whom we work, and the wider communities in which we find ourselves. It symbolises our lasting commitment to making home, recovery and a life free from addiction; a reality” - Eavanna Maloney (CNM2 Clinical Services) “I am looking forward to all of us being under one roof and having readily available support. Just the aesthetics of the building itself makes one feel proud to be working there.” - Nurse “I am looking forward to most of the Dublin Simon services being in one place. I have great hopes for the future, with more support for all the clients.” - Support Worker Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ecvasnfw. #DublinSimonUshers #EndHomelessness #HomelessSupport

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who attended and supported our Longest Day Community Festival event. From wellness workshops and food vendors, to live music and comedians, it was a day filled with joy, connection, and generosity. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible organisers and participants, whose hard work and dedication made this event a massive success. #DublinSimonLongestDay #LongestDay #CommunityEvent #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #EndHomelessness

The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 10,291 in Dublin. These figures represent an increase of 12% in Dublin year-on-year. The Dublin total of 10,291 represents 1,464 families, 3,233 children, and 4,534 single adults. These figures do not include those rough sleeping, people in domestic violence shelters, refugees, and those on our streets seeking asylum. 

Our amazing team at Chester House organised a BBQ for our clients, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather and some delicious food ☀️ Our service at Chester House provides High Support Accommodation for people experiencing homelessness with mental health, addiction or personal care needs. Residents are mostly individuals experiencing homelessness for long periods and are unable to live independently. Events like this BBQ offer more than just a meal; they provide a sense of community, joy, and a reminder that they are not alone. #DublinSimon #WorldWellbeingWeek #CommunitySupport #BBQFun #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery

At Dublin Simon Community, we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone 🌈 Our services are now filled with Pride decorations and activities, celebrating the diversity and resilience of our community. Every individual, regardless of their housing situation, deserves to feel proud of who they are💛. #DublinSimon #InclusiveCommunity #PrideMonth #PrideWeek #Diversity

On #InternationalDayOfYoga, we want to highlight our weekly yoga classes organised by our Client Development team. Our free yoga classes, led by two of our incredible part-time volunteers, bring much-needed peace and strength to our clients. Through the practice of yoga, our participants find not just physical relief, but also mental clarity and emotional resilience. One of our clients talks about our yoga classes and their impact: “The Client Development team provide a free weekly class, which I find very beneficial. It keeps my body and mind in good condition!! It really helps to keep my mind calm and has taught me how to actually manage myself during times of stress. Thanks Simon!” #DublinSimon #InternationalDayofYoga #YogaForAll #CommunityWellness #MentalHealthMatters