“Desperate” doesn’t even begin to describe how Mark Inglis must have felt. York House is more than just a building. York House is a refuge. York House is a Salvation Army premises for homeless men on Longford Street.
York House offered Inglis a place to stay when he had nowhere else to go. He resided there for about nine months. A terrible event changed everything. One night, the TV room lights went out. Someone threw a kettle of boiling water at Inglis. The kettle landed upside down on his lap.
Imagine the searing pain. He ran for help to the security office. They didn’t let him in. He had to run into the street to find a cafe. He was severely burned.
Inglis spent over two weeks in St James Hospital burns unit. He suffered burns to his face, chest, abdomen, and legs. Inglis, originally from Aldershot, England, sued The Salvation Army, Dublin.
The High Court heard Inglis’s story. He claimed the attack occurred days after he reported threats from another resident. He’d complained about the man making noise. Alannah McCormack, the Salvation Army’s acting assistant manager, disputed that Inglis reported the threats. A bench warrant was issued for the other man. He failed to appear in court.
This tragic story highlights the vulnerability of those seeking shelter at York House. York House provides a critical service. The Salvation Army offers practical support to men and women of all ages. They run six lifehouses in Dublin. They seek innovative ways to address homelessness. They support people in changing their lives.
The Salvation Army is active in the Republic of Ireland. They work to break the cycle of homelessness. There are more than 10000 homeless people in Ireland. Many are single adults. An increasing number are families.
York House in Longford Street Little, Dublin 2, is one of these lifehouses. Robert Keyes is the service manager. You can reach York House at 01-4763337. It offers a vital service.
While we remember the incident involving Mark Inglis, it’s important to recognize the ongoing work of York House. York House provides essential support to vulnerable individuals. The Salvation Army’s mission is to help those in need.