Jim Dennison
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Chief Executive, Simon Community NI. Views are my own.
Northern Ireland
Joined May 2012
Get your trainers on for the Belfast City Marathon 26 with Team Simon. Whether it’s your first run, a PB, or a team relay, every mile and every pound raised helps people facing homelessness across NI. Places are limited—sign up and make your miles matter - https://t.co/wmKeIoZQnp
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Absolutely spot on!
We believe homelessness shouldn’t be inevitable. When people are supported early with compassion and practical help, outcomes can, and do, change. This is why prevention matters, swipe through to learn more.
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A poignant reflection from Elaine, one of my colleagues at Simon Community. Worth taking a moment to read
“What if it were us?” is the question Elaine, at our family service, has carried for 22 years. Today 4,730 children in NI are in temporary accommodation. Even then parents put their children first. Read Elaine’s words and ask yourself what you’d do: https://t.co/Axlca97Ci5
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Really looking forward to this! Roll on 6.45! 🎄🎅
🎶 🎄Tonight is the night, Carols at St Anne’s. Doors open at 6.15pm, the show will begin at 6.45pm. We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of music and joy. Taking photos? Tag us! We love seeing the night through your eyes. 📸✨
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Dine and Donate is back! This December, cafés, pubs and restaurants across NI are helping fight homelessness by adding a £1 donation to selected menu items. It’s an easy way to make a difference. Want to join in? Sign up here: https://t.co/u8qShwawmR
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Over 19,000 children and young people in NI are homeless. Every child deserves safety, stability and hope. At Simon Community, we’re here to help. If you or someone you know is struggling, tap the link: https://t.co/ry2QLeD0lh
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Run for change at the Belfast City Marathon 2026! 🏃♀️ Join Team Simon Community and help raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness across NI. Every runner. Every donation. Every step. It all counts. Sign up: https://t.co/wmKeIoZQnp
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Recently NIAO staff took part in @SimonCommNI #WorldHomelessDay #OneBIGSleepOut at Stormont. With 1 in 31 people across Northern Ireland currently experiencing homelessness, the team joined others in raising awareness of this critical issue
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Tonight on #WorldHomelessDay people are coming together for #OneBIGSleepOut at Stormont. Across NI 1 in 31 are currently facing homelessness. While this event doesn’t replicate homelessness it does send a powerful message - that no one should face it alone.
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Yesterday we demonstrated that becoming homelessness is a journey, one that starts for many people in childhood. Ending homelessness isn't just about the provision of houses - it's also about seeing the signs of people already on that awful journey to prevent it ever happening
Homelessness doesn’t begin with losing a home. For many, it begins in childhood. 66% of people in hostels faced multiple traumas, 1 in 4 were homeless before 18, and 74% live with mental illness. Read more about Simon Community newest report here: https://t.co/p1o8twD13j
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Brilliant event! Really looking forward to it!
⛺ 7 days to go! Our camping gear is packed and we’re ready for One BIG Sleepout, are you? 🌙✨ Don’t miss out on a night under the stars at Stormont raising vital funds to end homelessness. 👉Be quick to register your not going to want to miss this! https://t.co/SDbZvfnS7p
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Poverty drives homelessness. Yet the Anti-Poverty Strategy is not fit for purpose and does not provide a pathway to positive change. We need an urgent rewrite of the Strategy. Read our consultation response here: https://t.co/Iw9JGnGvdA
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For Colleen, being a Support Worker in Newry means helping people through crisis, celebrating the small wins, and finding purpose in every day. A career with Simon Community is more than a job, it’s about changing lives. 💬 Read Colleen’s story: https://t.co/FwcDfLTwIk
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You’re invited to be part of something BIG. 🌟 One BIG Sleepout returns to Stormont on October 10th, 2025. 🌟 This isn’t just a night under the stars. It’s a step towards ending homelessness in NI. Sign up today and be part of the movement - https://t.co/6wtTlm1isN
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Last week, Simon Community responded to the Department of Finance's draft 25/26 budget consultation. We believe it falls short in tackling homelessness. Urgent investment in prevention, social housing, and support is needed. Read our full response here: https://t.co/xJAycM7WwS
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This #InternationalWomensDay we’re sharing Charmaine’s story and celebrating all the women in Simon Community who are working to rebuild their lives. To read Charmaine's story, visit the link below ✨ https://t.co/Ubp4koJt01
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Nearly 8,000 young adults (18-25) in NI are homeless. We see stories like Ava’s every day. We provide more than shelter—we help young people rebuild their lives. Ava: "I’m attending tech, job hunting, and hopeful about what’s ahead." Read her story: https://t.co/iR4sLWOgdl
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At Simon Community, we do things differently! We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 24/7 counselling, a health package, pension, and sick pay to support our team. Ready to make a difference? Apply now 👉 https://t.co/auRZitCKkI
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Our first-ever Carols at St. Anne’s was simply magical! A huge thank you to everyone who participated, attended, supported, and donated. Your efforts are truly making a difference in #endinghomelessness. Make a difference this Christmas—learn more here: https://t.co/snRj7YOQib.
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No child should wake up homeless on Christmas morning, but over 5,000 children will spend Christmas in temporary accommodation. Send a £30 gift to support families facing homelessness. 🎄 Read Emma and Matthew’s story: https://t.co/ypBs1OuLfi Donate: https://t.co/snRj7YOQib
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