Homeless Ministry
Homelessness in Ireland is an evolving social issue. The official figures only record those in state emergency homeless accommodation, but discounts those that are in ‘own-door’ temporary accommodation, domestic violence refuges, asylum seekers, people who are sleeping rough, and the very many who are ‘hidden homeless’ and staying with family or friends in insecure housing.
Homelessness in Ireland is an evolving social issue. The official figures only record those in state emergency homeless accommodation, but discounts those that are in ‘own-door’ temporary accommodation, domestic violence refuges, asylum seekers, people who are sleeping rough, and the very many who are ‘hidden homeless’ and staying with family or friends in insecure housing.
DCM Homeless Ministry
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening we run the DCM Homeless Ministry. This service operates fully on a volunteer basis.
We go out in teams of 3-4, up to 4 nights a week and offer support to those who are homeless on the streets in Dublin 1 and Dublin 2.
On our evening runs we bring a hot drink, food, clothes and toiletries to those we meet. Sometimes its just a kind word that someone needs.
We welcome new volunteers for this programme.
Training and support: Ongoing training and support is given to all our volunteers. If you would like to find out more or provide support in any way please get in touch.
Annual appeal for DCM Homeless Ministry
Every year we ask residents and friends of Dublin Central Mission to consider donating something to support our homeless ministry over the winter months. You can do this by donating any of the items on the list below;
- Gloves
- Hats
- Chocolate (individual bars)
- Sports socks
Collection boxes are held at these locations: Mount Tabor Nursing Home Sandymount, Margaretholme Independent Living Sandymount, Ailt an Oir Independent Living Glenageary.
