Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
Homelessness
How Did St. Vincent Help the Homeless of His Day
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
You may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
A home in Namibia, beds in the Netherlands
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | May 9, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
As part of the jubilee, the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) started the ‘Sheltering the Homeless’ project inspired by the 13 Houses Campaign of the Famvin Homeless Alliance.
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 6, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021: An opportunity for collaboration to further highlight issues of homelessness
by Natalie Boone | May 6, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The annual Youth Forum provides a global platform for a candid dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
Our path ahead
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jul 25, 2021 | News
Frederic Ozanam once said that “Charity must never look to the past, but always to the future, because the number of its past works is still very small and the present and future miseries that it must alleviate are infinite.”
Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Jesus says any time there is a hungry, thirsty or ostracized person, that person is Christ himself. And if we don’t share our food, our water, or our welcome, then we are rejecting the Incarnation of God in this world.
What’s More Important Now … First Aid? or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 19, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
UK Government Appoints FHA Commission Member to Lead a Review into Rough Sleeping
by .famvin | Mar 15, 2020 | News
FHA Commission member Dame Louise Casey has been appointed by the UK Prime Minister to lead a review into rough sleeping in the country.
Father Virgil Cordano Center: A Place of Respite, Community and Hope
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Father Virgil Cordano Center (FVCC), is a day center that serves people who are homeless seeking a place of respite and belonging while determining their next steps in life.
Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!
Watch the New 13 Houses Video!
by .famvin | Mar 8, 2020 | News
The “13 Houses” Campaign is changing the lives of homeless people all around the world thanks to the collaboration between Vincentian branches.
What Can We Do About Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change
How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 27, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
“Chef of the Poor” Feeds Italy’s Homeless
by .famvin | Feb 25, 2020 | News
Sprightly despite his 90 years, Dino Impagliazzo is known as Rome’s “chef of the poor.”