.famvin TEAM
Author
![SVDP USA Virtual National Assembly](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/virtual-national-assembly-svdp-2020.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
SVDP USA Virtual National Assembly
The 2020 Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA National Assembly will be a virtual event!
![St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Company of the Daughters of Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/louise-mary-chartres-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
![A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
![Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?
Why might Amazon’s model housing project not be enough?
![The International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
On August 23, what will you do to honor the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?
![The Vincentian Family Launches an Appeal to Reach the #HeartofLebanon](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/Beirut_SM_cleaning_Beirut_heart-featrued.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Vincentian Family Launches an Appeal to Reach the #HeartofLebanon
The Vincentian Family has launched the appeal “From our hearts to the heart of Lebanon” to support the work of Vincentians in Beirut.
![Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/dee-mansi-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking
Modern slavery – It’s happening all around us in places we might visit on a regular basis
![Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context
This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.
![The Pope Video • The Maritime World](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • The Maritime World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.
![Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.