Homelessness

Everyday Legal Issues Homeless People Face

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 3, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Every day, throughout the day, the homeless have to worry about the law. Being without a home is not in itself illegal, but the routines and behavior that go with it often are.

Addressing the Homelessness of College Students

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.

First Aid or Long-term Solutions?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments

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.

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!

Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”

Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.

Why Does She Stay?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.

Diaries of a Vincentian: The Voice of the Survivors

by Frander Vindas | Jul 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

I had the chance to spend Easter with a Vincentian youth group in the community of Palmas del Río, in El Roble parish, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Homeless Advocate Murdered On Park Bench

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 9, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Paul Behler was a founding member of the advocacy group Housing Our Neighbors; helped start Baltimore’s first street newspaper, Word on the Street, and was part of a Faces Of Homelessness Speakers Bureau.

Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.

Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.

Diaries of a Vincentian: The Passage

by Dee Mansi | Jun 21, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

There’s much I have experienced about human nature as a school principal, inspector and lecturer, so surely I couldn’t be fazed by anything.

Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.