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