If you know Cork, you know that we live in a caring community. That sense of belonging was here before all of us – and will be here long after us. An increasing number of our donors are choosing to remember Cork Simon in their Will – shaping a brighter future and continuing to care for people who are homeless in our community. If you would like more information about leaving a gift in your Will to Cork Simon, contact Leona on 021 4929 418. Read more
During 2022, we offered care and support, dignity and hope to 1,370 people - a 33% increase compared to 2021. As the last of the Covid restrictions lifted, we quickly restored all our services and responded to additional demand by increasing capacity. Read more
2021 was a milestone year for us as we marked our 50th anniversary; 50 years of believing in people; believing that everyone who calls Cork home should have a home. During 2021 we offered care and support, dignity and hope to 1,027 people. Read more
752 men, women and children were depending on emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry in February 2024. Our Emergency Shelter is overflowing. People are staying longer because they have no other options. Rents in Cork continue to rise while supply remains at an all-time low; Rent Supplement & Housing Assistance Payments fall well-short of current market rents. See the figures behind the crisis in our regularly updated Homeless Watch Read more
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At the Soup Run, there’s a feeling of sadness when you see someone new, because that means another person is struggling to make ends meet. With your kind help, the Soup Run provides vital help that goes far beyond a hot meal, for people who are homeless in Cork. Read more
At the Soup Run, there’s a feeling of sadness when you see someone new, because that means another person is struggling to make ends meet. With your kind help, the Soup Run provides vital help that goes far beyond a hot meal, for people who are homeless. Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Vicky 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) PJ 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Oliver 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Olive 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Mary 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Marta 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Eddie and Phil 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Derek 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Decky 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Dan 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Bernie 2023 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Read more
Marie Bryan (b.1969) Barbara 2023 Acrylic on canvas 42 x 59 cm Read more
The largest proportional increase in single adults living with parents has not been among the youngest adult age groups, as might be expected with increasing time spent in education; it has been among 25-29 year olds, the significant majority of whom are in employment. On foot of our third Home Truths paper: Single Adults Living with their Parents, Sophie Johnston explores how a dysfunctional housing market is preventing young adults from living independently of their parents. Read more
MARCH 2024. Exploring the increasing proportion of younger adults having to live with their parents and the over-representation of younger adults in emergency accommodation. Read more
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Everything you need to make your Cork Simon Christmas Jumper Day pop. Read more
The lack of affordable housing continues to be a challenge when trying to move people out of homeless, but this edition of your newsletter, you'll find some happy and inspiring examples of how Room Sponsors have made a difference to people who are homeless in Cork. Read more
Download our audited accounts for 2022. Read more
OCTOBER 2023. Exploring vacant homes - particularly long-term vacancy, in Cork. Read more
Will you hold a Cork Simon Christmas Jumper Day so we can be there for every man and woman turning to us for help this Christmas? No one wants their child to grow up to be homeless at Christmas." Sign-up today - it's More Than a Gift. Read more
Will you hold a Cork Simon Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser so we can be there for every man and woman turning to us for help this Christmas? No one wants their child to grow up to be homeless at Christmas. Sign-up today - it's More Than A Gift. Read more
Our 'Home Truths' Blog offers some further insights into the key findings of our research series exploring different aspects and experiences of homelessness in the Southwest. Read more
Cork Simon's Annual Fundraising Ball is all about coming together as a community to support the life-changing, life-saving work with men and women who are homeless and turning to Cork Simon for help. It's one of the key social events in Cork every year. Read more
A voluntary committee of some of Cork's key business leaders is responsible for organising our Cork Simon Annual Fundraising Ball each Year. Ruth Fuller is this year's voluntary Chair. Hear why Ruth and the other voluntary members are getting involved. Read more
Our Cork Simon Annual Fundraising Ball is a unique opportunity for companies interested in placing their brand in front of a captive audience of corporates and high net-worth individuals. See some of those companies that sponsor our Ball year after year. Read more
There are many ways your company can get involved in our Annual Fundraising Ball in a way that your key stakeholders and the broader Cork community will see you working in partnership with Cork Simon to create solutions to homelessness. Read more
Cork Simon’s ‘Home Truths’ series aims to offer insights into different aspects and experiences of homelessness in the Southwest. Our second Home Truths explores vacant homes - particularly long-term vacancy, across Cork. Read more
JUNE 2023. Exploring single adult homelessness and housing need in the Southwest. Read more
Our Cork Simon Christmas Cards are now available in packs of 12, featuring all four festive designs. Order your cards today to make sure you have them in plenty of time for posting. Read more
Download our audited accounts for 2021. Read more
50 Years in the making, decades in the refining. 50 Faces reflecting the thousands of men and women who make us what we are: people believing in people. These are their words, their stories, our experience. Read more
My name is James. I’m living proof of the difference you can make by supporting Cork Simon. Please will you give an urgent gift to help someone who is sleeping rough escape life on the streets of Cork? Read more
2021 was better because of you! Thank you for the lives you changed. And the hope you spread. Read more
"Accept yourself. It gives you confidence, gratitude, hope, strength, self-worth. It gives you a shield around you." - Joan. Read more
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of health and social care for clients. Must demonstrate the ability to ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect. Read more