Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!
Advocacy
Advocacy: Do it!
Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.
Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Advocacy?
Social media might be a powerful tool, and Dr. David K. Rehr, Law Professor at George Mason University, questions...
Advocacy and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth continue their advocacy on behalf of the poor and marginalized in a variety of ways: A Sister in ministry for the rights of migrant workers Demanding a place for women in the parliament (See Wikipedia for more background on this...
SVDP calls for reforms in Criminal Justice System
National President of SVDP calls for reforms in Criminal Justice System Dear Fellow Vincentians: In our continued advocacy to bring about substantial reform in our criminal justice system in line with Catholic Social Teaching on Restorative Justice, I write to again...
Scribing a Circle of Protection
In an effort to "force the conversation" on poverty and hunger in the upcoming elections, Dave Barringer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul introduced us to Brian Corbin of Catholic Charities USA (and 25 year+ member of the Society). Brian was the guest of the...
My name is Jesus. I have no papers
"People who don't live on the border, they've read in the papers or on the Internet that women are being kept in prison-like facilities with their children," Sr. JT Dwyer, a Daughter of Charity from San Antonio, said. "But they don't always understand that it's...
Voice of the Poor – Managerial Overtime Exemption
Sheila Gilbert, National President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, speaks about Managerial Overtime Exemption and asks that Vincentians Take Action. Dear Fellow Vincentians, As we know all too well and far too sadly, the “working poor” who we frequently encounter...
Vincent de Paul Society – support Criminal Justice Reform
United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul National President asks support for Criminal Justice Reform Dear Vincentians: Our country’s incarceration system is tearing at the fabric of families and communities and is costing tax payers billions of dollars each year....
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized?
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized? John-Mark McCafferty is Head of Social Justice and Policy with the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). He leads and coordinates the policy and advocacy work of SVP and informs and shapes...
Vincent De Paul Society USA election strategy 2016
Vincent De Paul Society election strategy 2016
Ladies of Charity speaking up in Washington
The Ladies of Charity USA joined with over 500 Catholic leaders to speak out as lobbyist on behalf of those among us who are considered the least.
