North West Simon Community publish worrying figures in relation to homelessness
The CEO of the North West Simon Community has described an increase in homelessness figures in the North West as “truly appalling.” The North West has seen an 85% increase in homelessness since May 2022 in figures published. Child homelessness has also increased by 26%…
Tanaiste fails to give funding commitment for North West Simon community
The Tanaiste has failed to give a commitment for specific funding for the North West Simon community. The Government’s most recent homelessness statistics show that 106 individuals, including 22 child dependents, were provided with local authority-managed emergency accommodation in Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo, during the week of July 20th…
Fears Mica redress scheme could lead to more homelessness in the region
There are fears the Mica redress scheme could lead to further homelessness in the north west unless more supports are introduced. That’s the view of the Manager of the North West Simon Community, Noel Daly, who says there are a number of reasons for this such as the price of…
People asked to support virtual sleep out this Friday
People are being urged to support the annual North West Simon Community sleep-out that will take place this Friday the 1st of October. The sleep out is going virtual for the second year in a row due to Covid-19 so people are asked to camp out in their gardens or…
Local Simon Community coordinator appeals for support
The North West Simon Community has launched an urgent appeal calling for support during the Covid-19 pandemic. It says vital front line services are under immense pressure, and that those living in emergency accommodation are exceptionally vulnerable at this time. The organisation believes Covid-19 is putting many people…
Sligo-man cycling the length of the UK for charity
A Sligo cyclist is among a group of seven that are undertaking a charity challenge to cycle the 1,600km from England’s most southerly point ‘Land’s End’ to Scotland’s most northerly point ‘John O’Groats’ between today and Sunday. Pat Murtagh from Tubbercurry will join Kiltimagh’s Gary Smyth and Gary Bigley, Colm…