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A message to our supporters

As we come to the end of 2019, I want to express my sincere thanks to you for standing with Galway Simon to help close the door on homelessness for those in our community. Reflecting back on 2019, it has been a year marked by

Dennis’ Story

“A lovely fella called Noel, who’s been working with me since the 80s, handed me a key and said ‘This is the key to your apartment. It’s your home now, as long as you want it.’ That was a big step for me and I can hardly begin to describe how good it felt.”

Helen’s Story

“The support Galway Simon gave was practical and immediate. Anna stood beside us every step of the way and helped us to keep our home.”

How should we fight homelessness

Never ever think of giving up. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Take all negative words out of your mental dictionary and focus on the solutions with utmost conviction and patience. The battle is never lost until you’ve abandon your vision. But what if
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Louise’s Story

"When I arrived at Galway Simon I was nervous they would judge me but they never did. Everyone was nice.Every child should wake up in their own home on Christmas Day." Every child should wake up in their own home on Christmas Day. Louise wants

Padraig’s Story

"In my twenties…there was no Simon there at the time, no help at all. I was hungry every day with no sleep, no blanket" Thanks to the support of people like you, we were able to help Padraig* when he needed it the most. At Galway

Simon Communities launch Locked Out of the Market campaign

Monday 15th May 2017: The Simon Communities have today launched their campaign, Locked Out of the Market, which highlights the pressures on the private rented sector. Ireland’s rental market is not working. People who rent have very little tenancy security and can face increases in