Right now 55,500 people, including 5,100 children, are officially homeless. That's one in every 34 people. In 2024, there are 3,000 children aged 9 or under living in temporary accommodation.
We are able to offer a choice of the following to suit the individual preference of each school:
- An educational talk delivered in person at your school to help spread awareness and understanding of Homelessness in NI.
- Our dedicated Schools Co-ordinator will provide a fun, interactive talk with your pupils via video conferencing, finishing with a Q&A session.
- A colourful, educational PowerPoint presentation for primary school teachers to show.
Each of the above will be age-appropriate and feature our mascot, SIMON bear. They will all include what makes a house a home, what it means to be homeless and how Simon Community help.
As a thank-you, schools who fundraise for us will receive their very own SIMON Bear as a reminder of their fundraising efforts and kind support and a certificate of thanks.
Simply choose one of our suggested events or organise your own and we will support you along the way.
