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FHA Commission member appointed to the UK House of Lords
FHA Commission Member Dame Louise Casey has been appointed for a life peerage in the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the UK Parliament.
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, The Mechanics of Voting – Be Sure Your Vote Is Cast and Counted
Since this is a Presidential year, your vote is even more important. What are some options we have for voting?
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The Pope Video • Respect for the Planet’s resources
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Respect for the Planet’s Resources.
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A Canadian View: Systemic Racism
We in Canada must also face reality that we must come to terms with the issue of racism.
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A Hometown Success Story
“More than 95% of those who cycle through [Project HOME]… have never again returned to life on the streets— a success rate that has made the program a model for dozens of other U.S. cities.”
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New Orleans and Seton Hill sisters’ bond stays strong after 99 years
They immediately responded to a need, and at great risk because of the violence and racism that existed in our region
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Resources from uscatholic.org
Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee shares two more resources for your consideration.
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Vincentian Family Conference: October 9 & 10, 2020
Join those willing to rise up to meet the challenges of our times on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 for a free online conference!
![A Hometown Success Story](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Refresher Course – Homelessness and the Vincentian Family
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance – What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots – Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago – Updates
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To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2