In 2024, NOVAS worked with 6,300 people across Ireland, providing housing, specialist supports, emergency accommodation and advocacy to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This represents a 160% increase over the past decade and highlights both the scale of the challenge and the depth of our response.
Our 2024 Annual Report reflects a year of innovation, resilience and collaboration. It tells the story of people who have overcome immense obstacles, the dedication of our staff and volunteers and the impact of our partnerships with funders, statutory agencies and community organisations.
Some of the findings are deeply concerning — particularly the growing number of people spending longer periods in emergency accommodation and the continued rise in rough sleeping in Limerick. Yet, the report also offers hope. In 2024, NOVAS provided housing for 1,419 people, offering lasting solutions to homelessness and continued to expand services that prevent homelessness and support recovery.
As Chair of NOVAS’ Board notes, “The housing crisis is solvable and our shared goal of ending homelessness by 2030 is achievable.”
We invite you to explore the 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our work, the people we support, and our plans for the future.
Together, we can build a future where everyone has a place to call home.
