3-fold increase in Cork long term homelessness
Cork Simon Community says that the number of younger people, aged 18-26, who are long term homelessness has increased four- fold.
View ArticleTwo-thirds of Cork’s homeless have mental conditions – report
A new report by the Cork Simon Community says that early school leavers and those who encounter legal trouble are far more likely to end up homeless.
View ArticleHomeless shelter crisis: “It’s not nice saying ‘there are no beds’”
We visit Cork Simon’s emergency shelter to find out about life inside there.
View ArticleOn the Frontline: Meet the people who help the homeless
We speak to the people who work on the frontline of homelessness.
View ArticleHomeless and hungry: “I’m a normal person – I just have problems right now”
Cork Simon has a soup run that doesn’t just feed the homeless. In fact, you’d be surprised who visits it.
View ArticleThese experts say giving someone a home isn’t a ‘solution’ to homelessness
We speak to people working in Cork Simon and Sophia Housing, and find out the issue is much more complex than it might appear.
View ArticleHere’s how learning to cook has helped people move out of homelessness
Cork Simon Community has just begun its latest culinary operations course in Cork.
View Article“Alarming”: 358% increase in rough sleeping over two years in Cork
Cork Simon says immediate action is needed to deal with the issue.
View ArticleCork woman brings Elsa Frozen dolls home from Oz for charity auction
Kind-hearted Aisling Walsh brought a special bit of Christmas spirit back in her suitcase.
View ArticleTony Robbins plans €25k donation to Cork’s homeless in unique fundraising drive
“It’s particularly welcome at this time of year,” a spokesperson for Cork Simon said.
View ArticleI went home to Cork city to see how people feel ahead of the election
In the lead up to the general election, TheJournal.ie sent its reporters back to their hometowns. Here’s how I got on.
View Article"The hardest part is telling them there's no bed for the night" - A day in...
We follow two services in Cork city providing food, warmth and shelter to the homeless 365 days in the year.
View Article
