6,285 people relied on Dublin Simon last year

Over 3,000 avoided emergency accommodation thanks to charity

More than 3,000 people would have been forced into emergency accommodation last year were it not for the efforts of Dublin Simon, with the organisation also expanding its network of services as far as Cavan and Louth to sustain tenancies.

The Dublin Simon annual report showed that 6,285 people and families were supported last year — a 22% increase on 2016 figures.