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16/10/2026

What does having a stable home mean to you?

For Ngaire, the experience of homelessness brought uncertainty and a loss of security. But her story is one of resilience.

As a Simon Community Expert by Experience, Ngaire is using her voice to help shape a future where everyone has access to a safe, secure home.

🎥 Hear from Ngaire about what having a stable home means to her.

🔗 Read Ngaire's full story here - https://simoncommunity.org/what-we-do/knowledge-hub/stories/ngaire/

14/10/2026

Leaving a gift in your Will to Simon Community is a powerful way to create lasting change.

Your legacy can help us provide shelter, support, and hope to people experiencing homelessness across Northern Ireland.

For more information about leaving a gift in your Will visit: https://simoncommunity.org/donate/gifts-in-wills/

✨ This is what December should feel like...We're looking back at some of our favourite moments from last year's Carols i...
11/10/2026

✨ This is what December should feel like...

We're looking back at some of our favourite moments from last year's Carols in the City, and we can't wait to experience it all again.

Join us this December for a special evening of music, reflection and hope, celebrating the festive season while supporting people experiencing homelessness across Northern Ireland.

🎄 Carols in the City 2026
📅 Wednesday 9th of December
📍 Assembly Buildings, Belfast
🕕 Doors open 6:15pm | Starts 6:45pm

✨ Were you there last year? We'd love to hear your favourite memories! Tag someone you'd love to bring along this year. 👇

Make it part of your Christmas traditions. ❤️

🎟️ Book your tickets today: https://simoncommunity.org/events/

What does home mean to you?For many of us, it's easy to take home for granted. A place of privacy. Stability. Peace of m...
10/10/2026

What does home mean to you?

For many of us, it's easy to take home for granted. A place of privacy. Stability. Peace of mind. Somewhere to build relationships, make plans and look ahead to the future.

Yet today, 64,417 people are experiencing homelessness across Northern Ireland. And without action, that number could rise to 84,000 within the next five years.

This World Homeless Day, we're reflecting on what home means, while recognising the urgent need to prevent more people from losing it.

Homelessness is not inevitable. With the right policies, enough affordable homes and the right support at the right time, it can be prevented.

That's why this week we launched our vision for a Northern Ireland free from homelessness and set out the actions needed in the next Assembly mandate.

Because everyone deserves a front door of their own.

Read our vision: https://bit.ly/NIFreeFromHomelessness2027

06/10/2026

'Homelessness is not inevitable. As parties prepare to ask for our vote, we're asking them a simple question: what will they do to help end homelessness in Northern Ireland?"

Our Priorities for the 2027 Assembly Election sets out the action we want partys to take in the next mandate: deliver more affordable and secure homes, strengthen homelessness prevention and improve access to healthcare.

The message is simple: everyone deserves their own front door. With the right political action, that is possible.

🔗 Read our priorities here - https://bit.ly/Manifesto2027

Today, Simon Community launched A Northern Ireland Free From Homelessness - our priorities for the 2027 Assembly Electio...
06/10/2026

Today, Simon Community launched A Northern Ireland Free From Homelessness - our priorities for the 2027 Assembly Election.

There are many demands on political attention. Providing people with a safe place to live must be among the most urgent.

At the heart of today's launch was a simple message: everyone deserves a front door of their own. Our symbolic pink door displayed the number 84,000, representing the number of people who could be experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland by 2032 if current trends continue.

Shaped by the experiences of people who have faced homelessness and Simon Community staff who support them, our priorities focus on three key areas:

🏠 More affordable and secure homes
🛡️ Stronger prevention
❤️ Better access to healthcare

New analysis released by Simon Community suggests the number of people experiencing homelessness could rise from 64,417 today to almost 84,000 by 2032. As parties prepare to ask for our votes, we're asking them one simple question: what will they do to stop homelessness continuing to rise?

Homelessness is not inevitable, but changing its trajectory will take leadership, investment and urgent action across government.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more about these priorities and the change we believe is needed during the next Assembly mandate.

🔗 Read more on our asks here: https://bit.ly/Manifesto2027

Communities NI, Gordon Lyons MLA, Peter Martin MLA, Andy Allen MLA, Mark H Durkan, Justin McNulty, Peter McReynolds MLA, Andrew McMurray Alliance Party, Ciara Ferguson MLA Colm Gildernew MLA,

Building Hope Together – A Celebration of ImpactLast week, we were delighted to welcome supporters, partners and friends...
01/10/2026

Building Hope Together – A Celebration of Impact

Last week, we were delighted to welcome supporters, partners and friends to Belfast Harbour Commissioners' Office for our Building Hope Together celebration.

It was a chance to come together, reflect on the difference your support makes, and celebrate the stories of hope, resilience and progress that are happening every day across our services.

The evening also gave us the opportunity to recognise and thank Joe O'Neill as he comes to the end of his tenure as Chair. Joe has been a passionate champion of Simon Community, and we are deeply grateful for his leadership, commitment and support over the years.

A huge thanks to Georgie, our Wellbeing Manager, for sharing how vital wellbeing support helps people rebuild confidence and move forward, and to Ngaire, whose honest and inspiring lived experience reminded us all why this work matters.

We're also incredibly grateful to Turley for sponsoring the drinks reception and helping make the evening so special.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us and to all those who continue to support Simon Community. Your generosity, compassion and belief in people make it possible for us to be there when we're needed most.

Together, we're building hope, creating opportunities and working towards a future without homelessness.

Belfast Harbour

Looking for a job with purpose? We’re currently recruiting for a number of roles across Simon Community, with opportunit...
27/09/2026

Looking for a job with purpose?

We’re currently recruiting for a number of roles across Simon Community, with opportunities to support people experiencing homelessness and make a real difference through your work.

Pamela shares a little of what makes working in support so rewarding.

Swipe through to explore the roles currently available. ➡️

🔗 Explore our current vacancies and apply today via the link - https://simoncommunity.org/careers/

💡 Do you know what help is available with energy costs in Northern Ireland?We want to make useful support information ea...
25/09/2026

💡 Do you know what help is available with energy costs in Northern Ireland?

We want to make useful support information easier to find.

Two schemes to be aware of:
🔥 £100 Home Heating Oil Support
⚡ £63 Household Electricity Discount

👉 Swipe through to learn more about both schemes and what costs we can help you with too.

Knowing what support is available, and where to start isn’t always easy.

🔗 Read more, including other support available, via the link - https://simoncommunity.org/what-we-do/knowledge-hub/news/help-with-energy-costs-in-northern-ireland/

When alcohol or substance use is part of someone’s life, it can bring uncertainty and questions for the people around th...
22/09/2026

When alcohol or substance use is part of someone’s life, it can bring uncertainty and questions for the people around them too.

Helen Wallace, Simon Community’s South Eastern Outreach Team, shares insight into the experiences families and loved ones can have, and why support, understanding and space for their own wellbeing matter too.

Our free five-week Family Support Group in Bangor offers a space to learn, listen and connect with others who may understand some of what you’re going through.

📅 Starts Monday 12 October
🕕 6pm–8pm
📍 26a Rathgill Park, Bangor, BT19 7TG
🤝 Free five-week group

Read the blog and complete the sign-up form via the link - https://simoncommunity.org/what-we-do/knowledge-hub/news/support-for-families-support-for-you/

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