Mission: The Simon Community's three main priorities are the right to housing, fair access to affordable housing for people who are homeless and meeting the needs of people who are mentally ill and homeless.
Funding: Its annual budget is €18 million. Fifty-five per cent is State funding, 45 per cent from fundraising (including shops and donations)
Contact: Simon Communities of Ireland, St Andrew's House, 28-30 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2. 01-6711606. www.simoncommunity.com