Community Groups

Anew is a dedicated charity in Ireland providing comprehensive, trauma-informed support to pregnant women and new mothers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Since 1981, the organization has offered intensive practical and emotional support, including temporary accommodation, life skills training, counselling, and parenting programmes, to break the cycle of poverty and facilitate a rapid exit from homelessness into sustainable housing.

The Capuchin Day Centre, founded in 1969, provides essential support to homeless people and those in food poverty in Dublin. Operating in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the centre offers a wide range of services including hot meals, food parcels, hygiene facilities, and clinical health services, all provided on a non-judgmental, 'no questions asked' basis to ensure the dignity and respect of every guest.

Cedar House Cafe & Restaurant is a dining establishment in Limerick City offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. They serve the local community through dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services within a 3-mile radius, and provide a venue for social gatherings and functions in their covered, heated outdoor bar and beer garden.

Cork Foyer is a project supported by Cork City Council that provides housing and support services to young people. It focuses on helping residents transition to independent living through a combination of accommodation, personal development, and community integration initiatives.

Crosscare is a multi-service social support agency founded in 1941, dedicated to providing care, advocacy, and practical assistance to vulnerable individuals and families in the greater Dublin and Wicklow area. Their services encompass homeless and housing support, youth development, refugee and migrant assistance, food poverty initiatives, and professional counselling, all aimed at empowering people to reach their potential and fostering social inclusion.

DePaul is a homelessness charity working across Ireland and Northern Ireland to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our impact is built on providing safe housing, prevention services, and tailored support that helps individuals and families rebuild their lives. We deliver emergency accommodation, high-support housing, and housing-led solutions that prioritise long-term stability over temporary relief. Alongside this, we focus on prevention, working with people at risk of losing their homes to address issues early and avoid crisis. Our services also support mental health, addiction recovery, education, and employment pathways, recognising that homelessness is complex and interconnected. Each year, thousands of people access our services, moving from crisis situations into safe, secure homes. We also advocate for systemic change, working with partners and policymakers to address the root causes of homelessness, including housing shortages and inequality.

Drogheda Homeless Aid (DHA) is a registered housing association founded in 1982, dedicated to empowering lives and restoring dignity to men experiencing homelessness in County Louth and County Meath. They provide emergency shelter, meals, health care, employment pathways, and holistic wraparound support services to help individuals transition to independent living. Additionally, the organization operates a Meals on Wheels program for the elderly and a community-based cat neutering scheme.

HAIL is Ireland’s specialist mental health housing association, operating since 1985. The organization provides high-quality independent social housing combined with specialist mental health tenancy sustainment supports to help individuals maintain their homes and live independently, empowering tenants to live with dignity within their communities.

Mendicity Institution is Dublin's oldest working charity, established in 1818. Their mission is to disrupt and prevent the cycle of homelessness by providing essential services—including food, hygiene, healthcare, and advocacy—to empower individuals experiencing homelessness, isolation, and marginalization to become self-sufficient members of their communities.

NOVAS is a registered charity and Approved Housing Body dedicated to supporting individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing addiction and social marginalisation across Ireland. Their mission is to make homelessness history by providing sustainable housing, residential services, street outreach, and trauma-informed support to vulnerable populations, including children, women, and families.

The Simon Communities of Ireland is a national network of independent communities providing housing, homeless, and treatment services across Ireland. With over 50 years of experience, the organization works to end long-term homelessness by advocating for effective policy, conducting research, and coordinating support services that include emergency accommodation, health and well-being supports, and education and training initiatives.

NW Cornerstone (formerly Sligo Social Services) is an independent local charity established in 1969. Dedicated to supporting people through life's challenges in the Northwest of Ireland, they provide essential services including food, shelter, education, and emotional support to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness, as well as providing care for older persons, mental health support, and childcare.

StepIn is an Irish charity dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes at the heart of their communities. By establishing supported living networks, the organization facilitates mutual support among members, helping them manage daily tasks, maintain tenancies, and foster meaningful connections as valued neighbours and friends.

St Stephen's Green Trust is an independent philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing strategic and systemic change across the island of Ireland. Through grant-making and close collaboration with civil society partners, the Trust focuses on social justice, equality, and human rights, supporting initiatives in areas such as Traveller rights, integration for asylum seekers, strengthening democracy, and justice reform.

The Morning Star Hostel is a registered Irish charity providing emergency accommodation and support for homeless men in Dublin. Founded in 1927 by Frank Duff of the Legion of Mary, the hostel operates entirely through the dedication of volunteers with no paid staff. It offers a supportive environment, including the 'Men's Shed' project, to help residents with recovery, socialisation, and independent living, remaining open 365 days a year.

Associated Charities Trust (ACT) C.L.G., operating as Thomond House, is a Limerick-based voluntary housing body providing essential housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Their housing-led approach includes emergency accommodation for women, transitional housing, and long-term supported housing for older women, aiming to bridge the gap from homelessness to integrated community living.