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Annual Report 2022ceaselessly to secure existing accommodation within social housing stock andthe private rented market. Our staff simultaneously embraced our journey toprovide services and housing through the lens of trauma informed practice,creating enhanced services and structures which helped to embed a sense ofsafety, mutuality and empowerment among our clients.The zeal, commitment and expertise of our frontline staff never ceasesto amaze me. Their commitment to finding innovative and client-centredsolutions enabled us to support more people than ever throughout the year.It is a privilege to work with people who are committed to making a positiveimpact on the lives of every client that accesses our services. I am so gratefulfor their steadfastness in the face of mounting challenges.The lifting of the eviction ban in April 2023 was one such challenge and ahuge blow to those of us in the sector who had advocated for its extension.It resulted in more notices-to-quit, more landlords leaving an alreadycontracting market and more people becoming homeless. In August of thisyear, we recorded the highest number of homeless children ever in this state.Despite the grim reality faced by those at risk of homelessness, or indeedbecause of it, we rose to the challenge and in the months following the ban,NOVAS purchased 22 properties with existing tenants in situ, in collaborationwith Limerick City and County Council. Through these purchases, we ensuredthat households avoided the trauma of homelessness and displacement andcontinued to live in their home with a greater sense of security. Of course,we are acutely aware that this is merely a drop in the ocean, considering thethousands of tenants potentially affected by the expiration of the evictionban, but it is a measure we are committed to extending in other regionsthroughout the remainder of 2023 and into 2024.Nobody is more impacted by the current housing and homeless crisis thanour clients, who are at the sharp end of this unprecedented emergency. Weare inspired by their resilience, as many people we work with spend yearsliving in emergency accommodation with few opportunities to find their ownsustainable home, especially single individuals. The data within this reportclearly illustrates the contraction in the number of people accessing ourtemporary emergency accommodation because of the length of time existingresidents are living there. In light of this, our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan hascommitted to doubling our housing stock during the lifetime of the plan, withparticular focus on providing pathways from homelessness for our existingclients. The launch of eight one-bed units of accommodation in Limerickthis month and our recent development for single older people in Dublin, is8
Annual Report 2022testament to this pledge. Accelerated delivery of housing is the cornerstoneto ending the current homeless crisis and NOVAS is committed to playingits part.During these challenging times, we have been ably guided by our voluntaryBoard of Directors. During 2022, they steered the organisation with highquality governance and oversight. They provided their time and expertiseto ensure the organisation fulfilled its duties in a transparent, cost effective,client-centred and focused way. We are indebted to them for their leadershipand commitment to NOVAS and the clients and tenants we serve and theirdedication to ensuring NOVAS continues to be an employer of choice forour staff.I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our funders in government,the HSE, the Department of Housing, the local authorities in the areas wework and Tusla. Thank you for enabling us to serve the people that need usthe most.Thank you to all our donors and those that arrange and participate infundraising events for us. On behalf of our clients and tenants we areeternally grateful.Finally, I wish to thank our clients and tenants who entrust their supportto us. It is an honour to serve you.Una DeasyCEO9
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