According to the UN it International Women’s Day is “a day when women are recognised for the achievements without regards to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past...

Simon Community NI is calling on people to run this year’s Belfast Marathon to raise money for people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Simon Community NI accommodates 2000 – 3000 people experiencing homelessness every year, and we are...

Daniel Saunders and Derek McParland are Floating Support Workers for Simon Community NI. They work with people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, managing their additional complex needs. Against a background of around 100,000 people who are homeless...

During 2017, we highlighted that an estimated 100,000 adults in Northern Ireland are living in hidden homelessness. This means that they could be staying with friends, sofa surfing, living in unsuitable conditions, not entitled to housing support, living...

Siobhan O’Neill is a Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University and in this feature she emphasises the correlation between homelessness and mental ill health. Our homes, and home ownership, are inextricably linked with our wellbeing, our...

Paddy Gray is Professor Emeritus of Housing at Ulster University and he focuses on the interpretation of ‘homelessness’, and how it’s about more than just shelter. In May 2014 the Irish cabinet agreed an 80-point plan to tackle homelessness and eliminate...

The festive season can be a lonely, isolating and sad time for people experiencing homelessness. Often they find themselves without a home over due to family breakdown or the loss of a family member and so have no one to share this time of year with. The...

A group of past and present GAA players have thrown their weight and time to highlight and support an All Ireland initiative to highlight the plight of homelessness in Ireland in 2017. ‘Gaelic Voices for Change’ are a voluntary group of past and present...

By Gerry Skelton It has been a personal and professional contention for most of my social work career (as practitioner and lecturer) that homelessness has been something of a taboo in social work education, training and practice. Homelessness is an...

As we enter Homeless Awareness Week across Northern Ireland, it feels appropriate to review the recent proposed changes to Universal Credit as laid out in the Chancellor’s recent budget, and how these changes will impact people on the edge of homelessness....

Simon Community NI was pleased to welcome Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister to our Belfast Foyer Young People’s Project this month. The Lord Mayor met with young people staying at the Foyer and listened to their views on Belfast – how welcoming the city is to...

Simon Community NI is delighted to have been selected as the nominated charity for the 16th Annual Belfast Beer and Cider Festival at the Ulster Hall. We are seeking volunteers, passionate about making a difference, to join us at the festival! This is a...

Pyjama parties, bake sales, fancy dress and funky hair styles, it’s that time of year again at Peter Mark! The annual Petermarkathon fundraiser is back and coming to Peter Mark salons from Friday 27th – Monday 30th October 2017. This year, the Peter Mark...

Simon Community NI, has launched a brand-new awareness campaign to coincide with World Homeless Day on Tuesday 10 October 2017. Our latest campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the shocking fact that on average 100,000 people are currently without...

Simon Community Northern Ireland recognises the importance of supporting the health and wellbeing of all of our clients. As an organisation we understand that often people who have become homeless have been on a difficult journey and as a result can often...

Director of Homelessness Services Location Belfast Job Type Full-time Category Executive Description Simon Community NI is delighted to be partnering with 4c Executive for the appointment of a Director of Homelessness Services. Established in 1971, Simon...

Noel Johnston set off from Stormont this morning on his epic journey around Ireland. He will run a full lap of the North and South of Ireland, touching down in over 21 counties, back to back in under 50 days. We are delighted that he has chosen Simon...

Leading commercial property agency doubles its target in inaugural charity partnership. Leading commercial property agency Lisney has raised £20,000 - double its initial target - for the Simon Community through its inaugural official charity partnership. Lisney staff...

GREAT GATSBY GALA BALL 2017 The stunning Galgorm Resort and Spa recently played host to Simon Community Northern Ireland’s annual fundraising Gala Ball.  Guests really got into character for the event which this year was themed around The Great Gatsby. The evening was...

27 March 2017 News Release Former Northern Ireland International football legend Gerry Armstrong was announced as new ambassador for homeless charity Street Soccer NI. Gerry attended an event at Street Soccer last Saturday to hand out International Caps to previous...