Homelessness

Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.

“Homelessness is a silent war on children”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really wonder how many would have guessed age 11, much less that it is a well-researched fact. (as of January 2022). More info at this link Cynthia Griffith...

Charity Shower Project for Homeless in Brazil

by .famvin | February 12, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Homelessness, News | 0 Comments

Basic necessities such as access to a shower, hygiene products, clean clothes and health care were a luxury out of reach for the street population, before this project.

How Do You “Encounter” a Person Who Is Homeless?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 15, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

But you shouldn’t build up “talking to a homeless person” in your mind as something that’s vastly different from talking to any other kind of person.

When Children Ask About Homeless People

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.

Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!

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.

“Homelessness is a silent war on children”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really...

When Reality Hits “home”!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.

The Vincentian Family is Helping Families in the Philippines to Rebuild Their Lives

by .famvin | May 22, 2022 | Homelessness, News

Thanks to your generous gifts, the FHA raised 118,236 USD. These donations will allow us to provide 100 emergency shelter kits and build 13 permanent typhoon resistant houses for families in need.

When is $500 per month more than $3,000?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”

Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.

Homeless People with Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 17, 2022 | 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.

Vincent’s Homes

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 11, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness

Vincent’s Homes (Philadelphia, PA, USA) is an outgrowth of the 13 Houses campaign, which has as its focus housing the most vulnerable and providing long-term, stable housing for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jan 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.