MENDICITY INSTITUTION

At Mendicity we provide clean clothing, underwear, jackets and shoes to our clients. As the vast majority of our clients are male, we only take in items for men. We will gladly accept donations of the following items only: new socks and under wear (mens) warm coats/jackets (mens) Runners (size 7 upwards) Mens toiletries (razors, shaving foam, deodrant) backpacks  We are not currently taking any other items of clothing or toiletries, only the ones listed above. If you wish to…

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Our Christmas tree removal service has now finished and was very successful. In total we collected 517 trees and responded to over 2000 text messages over 15 days. The funds raised will be used in the provision of our food and day services. Thank you to all who donated and volunteered. We’ll be back again in January 2022

We’re recruiting a team of volunteers to assist with vital day service during Covid 19. Mendicity’s day service is open to our regular clients Monday – Friday from 8.30 – 4.30 pm and on weekends from 10 am – 2 pm. For more information on what’s involved and how to apply email kate@mendicity.org   

We’re still providing contactless delivery within the Dublin area, of our wonderful handmade products, all made by Dublin’s homeless. Products include window boxes, stools and framed copper art. See below for available products. Window boxes are available in three sizes: small (12″ wide, €10), medium (18″ wide, €15) and large (23″ wide, €18). There is a minimum spend of €30 for free delivery, and orders can be placed by emailing workshop@mendicity.org Pricelist: Small box €10 Medium box €15 Large box…

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During the 8th – 14th June Mendicity carried out its annual census among 123 of our regular clients. The results demonstrate that the circumstances of our clients have worsened over the past 12 months, as more are sleeping outside and many have struggled to access the services they needed during the Covid-19 crisis. Many are staying in Private Emergency Accommodation, where they are not receiving the supports they need. Since the beginning of Lockdown, 74% have slept outside at least…

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Earlier this year in June, we carried out an anonymous census survey amongst our clients, to better understand their circumstances. We asked questions such as their age group, the length of time they are homeless, nationality and whether or not they have any income. There were some startling facts discovered once the statistics were gathered, which are outlined in the infographic below:  

Join us on Sunday the 15th of December between 12 – 5 for our annual Christmas Market, which will take place here at the Mendicity Institution, 9 Island Street. We will be selling handmade gifts and crafts, made by Dublin’s homeless. All proceeds will be reinvested in the Mendicity’s core services. Here’s a sample of some of the handmade items that you can buy at our Christmas market:      Christmas trees                Garden boxes …

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We’re recruiting a team of volunteers to assist with our Evening Free Phone service. We offer support to those using the Free Phone on daily basis, who call at 4:30 pm every day. In order to keep this much needed service going, we need the help of as many volunteers as possible. For more information on our Evening Service and what’s involved in the volunteering role click here. To apply or to seek more information email kate@mendicity.org   

As part of the First Fortnight Festival #FFEurope, we are delighted to invite you for our very special event. Polish visual artist Andrzej Mazur works collaboratively with 12 people experiencing homelessness helping them to describe their own personal journeys and map them across Europe with multiple strands of thread, intersecting and reaching Ireland. Members of the public can contribute their own thread to a central art piece to stand alongside 12 individual works. THREADS aims to promote mental health through…

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We’re recruiting  a full time Project Worker (Polish speaker). More details can be found here or to apply forward a CV and cover letter to louisa@mendicity.org. Closing date for applications is 5 pm on Tuesday the 15th of January.