Since the 2015 economic crisis in Venezuela, Colombia has hosted approximately 1.7 million Venezuelans, representing more than 37% of the approximately 4.6 million Venezuelan refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean

by .famvin | February 9, 2025 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
Depaul International’s staff exchange program fosters global collaboration by enabling employees to share skills and insights across its branches. Aynsley Rastofsky and Zainab Walji of Depaul UK highlight their enriching experience in Ireland, where they learned about innovative data practices, strong service partnerships, and the shared commitment to ending homelessness.
by .famvin | February 7, 2025 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family honors Blessed Rosalie Rendu by highlighting the collaboration between the Famvin Homeless Alliance and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul through the “13 Houses” Campaign, transforming lives across 14 nations. A new video captures inspiring stories of individuals overcoming homelessness and domestic violence, emphasizing the enduring mission of charity and community-building.
by .famvin | February 2, 2025 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family, guided by hope in Jesus, is joining forces through the “13 Houses Project for the Jubilee,” an initiative endorsed by Pope Francis to build dignified housing in 13 countries during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Below is an interview with Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, President of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee, who shares his reflections on the impact and call of this project.
by .famvin | January 26, 2025 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
Ivan, a 21-year-old who became homeless due to family issues, found support and stability through Depaul, an organization helping individuals in vulnerable situations. With their guidance, he gained professional skills, found a job in construction, and successfully rebuilt his life, moving off the streets and into his own apartment.
by Vincentian Family Office | May 7, 2023 | Homelessness, News
Since the 2015 economic crisis in Venezuela, Colombia has hosted approximately 1.7 million Venezuelans, representing more than 37% of the approximately 4.6 million Venezuelan refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean
by Anna Mosca | Apr 30, 2023 | Homelessness, News
On Saturday, May 6, we are hosting an online Q&A session to answer any questions about participating in the Campaign.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 15, 2021 | Homelessness, News
The FHA was launched with the goal of ending homelessness, one house at a time. That’s what moved Ana María Escaño in Malitbog (Southern Leyte) in the Philippines, to launch the “Just One House” project.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 8, 2021 | Homelessness, News
Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 1, 2021 | Homelessness, News
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jul 25, 2021 | Homelessness, 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.”
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.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jul 18, 2021 | Homelessness, News
The Vincentian Family in Ecuador is a great example of Vincentian collaboration, with 9 branches working together to serve the poorest of the poor.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jul 11, 2021 | Homelessness, News
If you ask Vincentians why their work with homeless people is essential, you will receive a number of answers.
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jul 4, 2021 | Homelessness, News
On July 8th don’t miss the chance to hear our three speakers explaining how they got started, how they designed the project and what advice they would give to Vincentians thinking of starting their own “13 Houses” project.