Through our Helping Homes partnership, we donate fully designed, manufactured and installed kitchens to Simon Communities accommodation services across Ireland.
Simon Communities of Ireland is a network of independent charities supporting people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Their work includes emergency accommodation, homelessness prevention, counselling and addiction support, food banks and much more.
Since launching the partnership, we have completed kitchen installations in Galway, Cork and Ennis, with more projects planned for the future. Already, we have seen the positive impact these spaces can have on residents and communities alike.
Charity Partnership Overview
With more than 17,000 people experiencing homelessness in Ireland, the work carried out by Simon Communities of Ireland has never been more important.
By providing complete, high-quality kitchens, we hope to create spaces that offer more than practicality. These kitchens are designed to help people feel comfortable, supported and at home.
These kitchens promote:
An Oslo Sage kitchen donated to Simon Midwest accommodation
Our partnership with the Simon Communities of Ireland is about more than just kitchens, it’s about creating spaces where people feel safe, supported, and connected.
Our first completed Helping Homes project was in Galway where we installed a modern Augusta Graphite kitchen in a service that supports up to 16 residents. Designed to be both practical and welcoming, the kitchen quickly became a central gathering space within the home.
For our next project, we brought that same vision to life in Cork,where we designed and installed a functional, accessible kitchen tailored to the needs of residents. The impact was immediate. “The kitchen has given us a new life, I couldn’t be happier,” shared Karen, team leader at the service.
We installed a brand-new kitchen and utility space at a Simon accommodation in Ennis, home to over 21 residents. The refurbishment has transformed the kitchen into a lively, social space where people come together. “We've already seen a direct impact on the residents from the refurbishment of the kitchen,” said Paul O’Sullivan of Simon Midwest.
Most recently, we installed an Augusta Graphite kitchen in Community Based Housing in Galway city. The 3 long term residents there said that the kitchen has played an integral part in inspiring them to cook meals.
Each of these kitchens is a reminder of the difference a well-designed space can make, not just in how people live, but in how they connect.
An Augusta Graphite kitchen donated to Community Based Housing in Galway
Our staff across Ireland have embraced the Helping Homes partnership, supporting fundraising and awareness initiatives throughout the year:
We’re committed to creating even more opportunities for staff to get involved and give back to the Simon Communities across Ireland.
Staff Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Simon Communities of Ireland
We were proud to support the Simon Communities of Ireland through our continued sponsorship of Simon Week, running in the last week of September. This annual campaign raises vital awareness around homelessness and highlights the need for long-term solutions. Throughout the week, local Simon Communities will host events focused on key issues affecting people experiencing homelessness.
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Together, we hope to continue creating spaces that offer comfort, connection and a sense of home.
We are committed to continuing our Helping Homes partnership by providing more kitchens to Simon Communities services across Ireland, supporting Simon Week initiatives, and creating new fundraising and volunteering opportunities for our staff.
Together, we hope to continue creating spaces that offer comfort, connection and a sense of home.
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