Sophia

Sophia was founded in 1997 with a very different vision for homeless services. Jean's vision was for a service that put providing a home for people first and with that home the wrap around holistic supports needed to to break the cycle of homelessness. Soon after founding Sophia Jean was joined by Co-Founder Eamonn Martin. Sophia's vision is for an Ireland where homelessness and the trauma caused by homelessness is eradicated from our society. We understand that many people experiencing homelessness may have multiple support needs, requiring a response that places the person and their needs at the center of what we do. This person-centered approach is acutely aware that people who experience homelessness are often traumatized by that experience. This trauma is compounded by poverty, exclusion, and neglect in its many forms. Sophia has always had a trauma focus, providing wrap-around services to support people, at their own pace to recover from the trauma they have experienced. Our values enable us to do this and we believe that the quality of the home and surroundings that we provide has a significant positive impact on those we support. Out motto; Providing Homes, Supporting People is borne out of this approach