One of the pre-eminent agencies dealing with homelessness in Ireland, the Simon Community plays an…read moreimportant role in in Ireland. It's one of those NGOs that is well-known throught the country - highly visible and a common recipient of school-led fundraisers. They run things like soup runs, emergency housing, needle exchange programmes (and no matter how anti-drugs you may be, these are important), alcohol detox residences and prevention/early intervention. They are (unfortunately) doing a bustling business at the moment, if the constant queues for the offices outside my house are anything to go by too...though it feels wrong somehow to be popping up to the flat while other people are desperately looking for a roof over their heads...

Simon Community is not only a great charity organization, with volunteers working night and day to…read morehelp the homeless with both food and shelter, they throw awesome fundraising parties to raise much-needed money for the fight against homelessness. I had a blast competing in various different sports at their games-day in Herbert Park, and got my money's worth at a bingo night with DJs and dancing at No. 4 Dame Lane. Keep your ears to the ground for next event. Entertaining, and for a good cause!

Focus Ireland is the kind of organization that I think more cities need. With centers around the…read morecountry, Focus Ireland provides services for those in various stages of homelessness - whether already homeless or on the verge of becoming so, transitioning to a work or training program and finally to finding permanent housing. Focus Ireland is the kind of organization that I think more cities need. With centers around the country, Focus Ireland provides services for those in various stages of homelessness - whether already homeless or on the verge of becoming so, transitioning to a work or training program and finally to finding permanent housing. Focus Ireland helps those in need find housing and in some cases can provide it for them. The center is also a coffee shop where anyone can come enjoy inexpensive meals and take advantage of the many programs that Focus Ireland offers. The organization also has volunteer opportunities.

My Name is Rodolfo Angulo we have a company CI Nvl Caribe trading corporation we are located in…read morePanama Central America and we are interest in sending free food ( pasta) to your ONG in ireland we would pay all the expenses sending a container per month my mail is angulorodolfo@yahoo.com my cel is +507 66124401

There's very little of the "used books" feel in this excellent used book shop -I really think it's…read moredown to pride. Only book lovers would take the sale of donated titles as seriously as a first-run store would! The selection is diverse (and well priced) with a smart layout and neat shelving of books by genre - much better than the usual hodge podge usually seen in charity shop book racks! And there's even been consideration made for children as well, with a thriving YA and under offering that makes an easy weekend treat for those kiddies accompanying you on City Centre shopping. Once my "have-read" bag is full I'll trot it down here for donation, they'll be in good hands!

Another of Oxfam's stand alone bookshops, again this doesn't feel like a charity shop and its great…read morefor browsing. This one is centrally located on Parliament street. As well a good quality books, they also have CD's, DVD's & Vinyl( thats records to you under 25's) As with the Rathmines shop this is a great place to get high standard second hand stuff, with everything well presented and friendly staff.

ActionAid Ireland is part of a larger social enterprise, ActionAid International, a non-government…read moreagency that works to eradicate global injustice by addressing the root causes of poverty. They do so by working within the communities, while also raising global awareness and push for policy changes that can benefit the poorest of the poor. They work with local partners in Kenya, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, Uganda and Malawi to fight for the right to education, support people living with HIV & AIDS and address discrimination against women and girls. To get involved, you can make a donation or help manage various fundraising activities in Ireland.