Marking Two Decades of Supporting People
Experiencing Homelessness

 

In 2025, Depaul, a leading cross-border charity supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, is marking two decades of service in Northern Ireland. Since opening the doors to its first service in 2005, Depaul Ireland has supported thousands of vulnerable individuals across Northern Ireland. 

Commenting on the milestone, David Carroll, CEO of Depaul noted: “We’re incredibly proud of 20 years of working in Northern Ireland. During this time we have grown significantly – today more than 450 people receive support daily across our temporary accommodation and our community outreach services. While the daily challenges in this time have fluctuated – lack of housing continues to be a significant and constant issue – coupled with the health inequalities and challenges for the population we serve.”

What is and has been most important over the two decades, is that Depaul serves people who may otherwise be excluded and not receive the help and support they need to fulfil their potential and change their circumstances for the better.”

A Legacy of Impact:

Over the past decade alone, Depaul has proudly:

  • Supported close to 4,500 people experiencing homelessness.
  • Facilitated nearly 2,000 successful exits from emergency accommodation into permanent homes, including providing stability for over 600 children
  • Grown significantly to support more than 450 individuals daily through our temporary accommodation and community outreach services.

Click here to read more about the evolution of Depaul’s services

in Northern Ireland in the last two decades.

 

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