News

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.

Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2011 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 06/02/2012 - 16:14
Date: 
6 February / 2012

Good News! Cork Simon Community has been selected as the Munster winner in the Social Entrepreneurship category of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2011. We will now be part of the finals for the National Award, which will be announced in mid-April.

Making the announcement on Thursday, Ulster Bank highlighted Cork Simon’s wide range of accommodation, housing and support services and our strong record in addressing rough sleeping over the past four years.

Aonghus McAnally supporting people who are homeless 

Submitted by Sophie on Thu, 19/01/2012 - 15:13
Date: 
19 January / 2012

Our thanks to RTE's Aonghus McAnally who speaks up here for people who are homeless and encourages support of the Cork Simon Ball on March 2nd.

You can find out more about the Ball here.

See video

GP at Cork Simon honoured by Royal College of General Practitioners 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 13/01/2012 - 12:28
Date: 
13 January / 2012

Congratulations to GP at Cork Simon, Dr Don Coffey who was recently appointed Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in London. Fellowship is the highest honour awarded by the College and recognises the esteem in which a doctor is held by peers and acknowledges "someone who has made a contribution to patient care... significantly over and above what might reasonably be expected", as the President of the College Dr Iona Heath put it.

White Bay Swim Christmas Day  

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 04/01/2012 - 14:14
Date: 
4 January / 2012

Well done to everyone who braved the elements for the annual White Bay Christmas Day Swim in aid of Cork Simon!

Up to 120 people participated in the swim this year, marking the events 18th anniversary and raising funds for people who are homeless.

If you wish to lodge sponsorship money from the swim, you can do so direct to 'Simon Swim Account', AIB Midleton, Acc No 26071033 or at Aghada Post Office.

Congratulations and many thanks to all who fundraised and of course participated!

Video footage by Simon Long.

See video

Merry Christmas 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 23/12/2011 - 14:27
Date: 
23 December / 2011

We would like to extend a warm and heartfelt Happy Christmas to all our supporters, volunteers and friends who have given so generously throughout the year and in so many ways to Cork Simon.

We simply could not do the work we do without your help and support.

We wish you all the very best for the festive season and the coming year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Image artwork by Ilie Olteanli, Cork Simon Service User.

Christmas Gift Appeal 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 05/12/2011 - 15:51
Date: 
5 December / 2011

Cork Simon Community Christmas Gift Appeal 
 
By choosing a Cork Simon Gift you can make this Christmas a special one for someone who is homeless. 
 
For each of the Cork Simon Christmas Gifts you purchase we will send you a Christmas card and a Christmas tree decoration which you can give to your friend or loved one. 
 
To purchase your Cork Simon Gift, print and complete the form below and return by FREEPOST to Cork Simon. Alternatively, to receive your form by post, email your name and address to mairead@corksimon.ie. 

application/pdf iconCork Simon Christmas Gift Appeal.pdf

Rotary Tree of Remembrance on UCC Campus 

Submitted by Paul on Thu, 01/12/2011 - 16:11
Date: 
1 December / 2011

A firm Cork Christmas tradition - the Rotary Tree of Remembrance on Patrick Street, is being extended to UCC Campus.

The UCC Entrepreneurial & Social Society spearheaded the move to invite the Bishopstown Rotary Club to erect a Tree of Remembrance on campus.  The Remembrance Tree Project aims to both capture the essence of the Christmas spirit and also provide a simple yet poignant way of remembering loved ones amid the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

StreetSmart is Back! 

Submitted by Paul on Thu, 01/12/2011 - 11:59
Date: 
1 December / 2011

Two euro doesn’t buy much these days. But there’s power in numbers and all those two euros donated by individuals through StreetSmart over the last six years has amounted to over €34,000 being raised in support of people who are homeless in Cork. 

From December 1st, StreetSmart kicks into action again across Cork city and county for the seventh year in a bid to raise funds for Good Shepherd Services and Cork Simon Community. 

Minister Hogan officially opens extension at Cork Simon's high support house, Clanmornin House 

Submitted by Sophie on Fri, 25/11/2011 - 18:04
Date: 
25 November / 2011

The extension at Clanmornin House, completed in June 2011, brings the number of high support beds provided by Cork Simon Community for people who are very sick, long term homeless and in need of round-the-clock care to 47 and represents an important step in addressing long term homelessness in Cork. It also means that three more people who were previously long term homeless now have a place to call home.