About Us

The idea for establishing a social housing organisation was initiated by the Daughters of Wisdom and Jean Quinn D.W. in response to the many religious and lay persons who greatly wanted to help those on the margins of our society in a creative way. The dream was about people on the margins having a better way of life, a more equal way of life. We wanted to make a difference.

Sophia Housing Association is a collaboration of religious and lay persons who have come together to support marginalised, vulnerable and disadvantaged men, women and children. The association, named after Sophia, the Goddess of Wisdom, is a voluntary, non-profit making organisation which provides good quality, affordable housing for low-income people.

Who We Are

Sophia Housing provides an integrated service for women and men who need varying degrees of support and will match the accommodation to people’s needs – from transitional housing to long-term housing and with childcare services for families. Sophia Housing provides support, education and advocacy for vulnerable persons, and assist people in developing their full potential and in taking their rightful place in society.

To support us in carrying out our work, we receive funding from a wide range of sources including the HSE, local authorities, Pobal etc.

Our objectives

• Make housing in all its aspects accessible to people on low incomes

• Provide a comfortable, safe environment in which people can meet and network

• Offer compassionate listening, pastoral care and practical guidance to all

• Provide a safe place for children to play and interact in a supervised setting

• Provide support and encouragement during and after their stay

• To advocate and lobby with and for people

• To help each individual develop a “Care Plan” suited to their own particular needs

• To recognise and understand the educational needs and requirements of people