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.”
Homelessness
Addressing homelessness across Brazil: a joint Vincentian effort
by Javier F. Chento | November 12, 2023 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil.
Where Do You Fit In Now?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 24, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
13 Houses Project Reaches 17 Families in Brazil
by .famvin | August 13, 2023 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
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.
They Never Thought It Could Happen To Them
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 11, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
They never thought eviction could happen to them! And then it did.
The Pope’s Ambulance
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 4, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.
Crash Course In Homelessness In 400 Words
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 28, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Take the time to read the next 400 words to gain a broader perspective on the seemingly intractable issue of homelessness.