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Step to Work 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 22/03/2013 - 16:45

 

Step to Work is an opportunity for businesses in Cork to support people moving away from homelessness and towards work by helping to improve their employment potential through short-term work placements.

Cork Simon offers one-to-one support to both the company and the person on work placement.

 

 

Hats off to Volunteer Graduates! 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 27/05/2013 - 15:09
Date: 
27 May / 2013
This month 16 of our past and present full-time volunteers graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology’s ‘Certificate in Volunteering’ Programme. 
 
Full time volunteers play a vital role at Cork Simon. Coming from all over the world, full time volunteers commit to a minimum of 6 months at Cork Simon, with many staying longer.

Whitebay Swim - request for lodgement of funds 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 21/01/2013 - 11:42
Date: 
21 January / 2013

Thanks so much to all who supported the 2012 Whitebay Swim!

Over 60 hardy swimmers charged towards the waves, cheered on by loyal supporters, at the 19th annual Whitebay Swim on Christmas Day!

Organised by local volunteers with great support from the local community, the swim is a well established tradition in East Cork and has raised over €155,000 to-date in aid of Cork Simon.

Many, many thanks to the brave that took the plunge and to all who supported them both on the day and in sponsorship. 

Christmas Cards 

Submitted by Sophie on Tue, 04/12/2012 - 17:01
Date: 
4 December / 2012

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas.... Christmas card packs are now on sale from our fundraising office with all proceeds in aid of people who are homeless.

Packs of 6 cards are €5 each (plus postage and packaging) and each pack contains two different designs.

You can buy your cards by calling into our office at St Nicholas House, Cove Street, Cork

Or by phoning Dervilla in the office on 4321166

Or by emailing her at fundraising@corksimon.ie

Flag Days 

Submitted by Sophie on Thu, 22/11/2012 - 14:42

Cork Simon's annual Flag Days are on today, Thursday 22nd and tomorrow, Friday 23rd November.  Cork Simon volunteers will be in Cork city and suburbs over the two days collecting in aid of people who are homeless. They'll be recognisable by their yellow Cork Simon t-shirt or bibs and their yellow Cork Simon collection buckets. Please support them - every contribution big or small will make a difference. 

Report Identifies Five Key Barriers Facing People Who Are Homeless 

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 03/10/2012 - 10:15
Date: 
3 October / 2012

During Simon Week 2012 we published the findings of a new report examining the barriers to employment faced by people who are homeless.

Launched by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. John Buttimer, ‘Working It Out’ finds that people who are homeless face multiple barriers to employment.

Minister O'Sullivan launches Cork Simon Annual Report for 2011 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 13/07/2012 - 14:38
Date: 
13 July / 2012

Jan O’Sullivan T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Housing and Planning, yesterday launched our Annual Report for 2011.

The Report highlights some of our achievements from 2011. Last year we managed to open three new high support beds - at no extra ongoing cost; we saw the number of people having to sleep rough in Cork continue to fall; a record number of people volunteered at Cork Simon during 2011, sharing their skills and bringing an energy and vitality to the Community; and we developed a new strategic plan for the next three years.

New Door-to-Door Campaign  

Submitted by Sophie on Tue, 26/06/2012 - 15:19
Date: 
26 June / 2012

There are hundreds of ways in which you can support Cork Simon’s work – from donating to volunteering, organising and participating in events big and small.

Over the coming weeks people will be offered another way in which to support Cork Simon through our door-to-door campaign.

We currently need to raise over €2 million in voluntary donations if we are to break even by the end of the year and at least maintain existing levels of projects and services for people who are homeless.

Representatives of Cork Simon will be calling door-to-door to offer people an opportunity to support Cork Simon’s work by becoming a long-term supporter. Our representatives will have appropriate identification and will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Mahers Sports Facebook Campaign 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 08/06/2012 - 11:17
Date: 
8 June / 2012

Here's a really quick and easy way to support people who are homeless - All you need to do is 'Like' Mahers Sports Facebook Page.

For every new 'Like' on Mahers Sports Facebook Page, they will donate 25c to Cork Simon.

Please like and share their page with all your friends and help raise funds for people who are homeless.

ARAMARK Munster Charity for 2012 

Submitted by Sophie on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:37
Date: 
14 February / 2012

We're delighted to say Cork Simon Community has been selected as ARAMARK Munster Charity for 2012.

Each year, ARAMARK Ireland employees are asked to nominate charities from their local area.

Many thanks to ARAMARK and to their staff for this nomination. It’s only through the help, the hard work and the belief of people such as the staff at ARAMARK that Cork Simon is able to reach out to everyone that turns to us for help.