Press Release:

Midsummer Madness

Sli Eile Midsummer Madness
presents
 Ballymun Gospel Choir and Band
in Concert
(in aid of Dublin Simon Community’s work to end homelessness)
St. Ann’s Church,
Dawson Street, Dublin 1
Saturday 14 June 2008 at 8.00pm

The fantastic Ballymun Gospel Choir and Band will perform a variety of contemporary uplifting songs and well-known Gospel songs that have been arranged specially for them.

This Concert on Saturday 14th June in a Dublin city centre venue highlights the ongoing plight of homeless people and the vital work of the Dublin Simon Community.  Dublin Simon offers people a “continuum of care” throughout the stages of homelessness. It includes contacting rough sleepers on the streets through its rough sleeper team and soup run; emergency shelter; supported and transitional housing; resettlement; learning and development; alcohol and detox services; and the tenancy sustainment service.