Homelessness
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 6, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
Born In the Bleachers
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 29, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
We hear a lot about being born on third base. It is a metaphor for being way ahead in the game of life. But what if you were born in the bleachers? Or worse, born outside the ballpark?
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
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What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?
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?
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Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless
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.
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Interview with Mark McGreevy OBE, Depaul Group CEO
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 1, 2021 | Homelessness, News
Enjoy this interview with Mark McGreevy, CEO of Depaul Group
Walking With Gregory To DePaul USA
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 14, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As I read this story about Gregory’s journey, I tried to walk with him one of God’s sons as he found a welcome at Depaul USA in Macon Georgia.
Diaries of a Vincentian: To Die Like a Dog…
by Yasmine Cajuste | May 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness
I don’t know his name, his story, or the end of his tragedy. But I will never forget that scene…
Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due to COVID-19 to support the poorest of the poor and the homeless. All monies raised by the Famvin Homeless Alliance through Depaul International will be...
Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...
Medical People – Serving In Encampments and On the Street
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
One question leads to another! Last week I reflected on what is involved in choosing to go to a shelter in this time of Pandemic. Since then I found myself asking, not whether I would go to shelter, but what would happen if I got sick on the street or in an...
Global Statement Of Solidarity And Action To #ProtectTheUnhoused From COVID-19
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 21, 2020 | Homelessness, News
Urgent and priority measures must be taken to screen and support vulnerable populations, and stem the spread of the virus.
Would You Live In a Homeless Shelter In a Pandemic?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
I have asked myself the question “What would I do if I were homeless today? What could I do?
Sheltering In Place When You Don’t Have a Home?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In this time of “sheltering in place” two health care workers share their concerns for people who have no place to shelter in.
Who Will Run the Soup Kitchens?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?