Simon Week 2024 - Simon Communities in Ireland

We believe that significant progress can be made in the lifetime of the next government on the issue of homelessness.

This can only be achieved if it is a political priority and reflected as such in the next Programme for Government.

That programme must include a comprehensive plan on homelessness that has three pillars.

This event will focus on how tackling vacancy can provide the housing needed to combat homelessness.
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We explore the issue of hidden homelessness and how we can reach the people who are not usually seen by services.

We will hear about the Housing First programme and from those providing support to people suffering with addiction.

The event will take place at the University of Galway, focusing on responses to youth homelessness.