The Peter McVerry Trust has announced it is to double its housing provision in Limerick to 100 units over the next 18 months. The homeless charity, which set up its midwest regional office in Limerick city in December 2016, has 50 housing units across the city and county. “Peter McVerry Trust is an optimistic and solution-focused organisation concentrating on ways to identify employment pathways, particularly for those exiting homelessness. Vacant propertiesHe stressed the importance of bringing vacant properties back into use for social housing, and he encouraged owners of empty properties in Limerick city and county to get in touch with the charity. The charity is an approved housing body and a specialist provider of social housing and housing supports through the Housing First model which sees upfront housing provision to individuals, couples or families, accompanied by wraparound, intensive and multidisciplinary supports.

Source: The Irish Times February 04, 2019 17:15 UTC