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Midlands Simon Community and Sophia have received due commendation from the Minister for Housing, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, for their work in delivering new homes with supports for families, couples and individuals in the Midlands.

Sophia and the Midlands Simon Community have raised concerns on the increased numbers of people sleeping rough in Westmeath and across the Midlands region, calling on the Government to act urgently to meet this growing demand.

An innovative work of Midlands Simon Community which aims at supporting people to move from the insecurity of homelessness to the safety of having a home of one’s own has been commended in the debate on homelessness held in the European Parliament.

As a sense of family and belonging pervades this festive season, the homelessness crisis continues to persist at local level as we approach a new calendar year.

The work of Midlands Simon in Westmeath,Longford, Offaly and Laois is both life changing and enhancing for individuals and families who avail of its services, Mairead McGuinness, MEP for the Midlands and first Vice-President of the European Parliament, told a fundraising event on Sunday in Athlone.

Athlone and District Housing Association has donated €10,000 to the Midlands Simon Community’s essential services in Athlone.