The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
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
Your Tub Is Overflowing!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”
Famvin International Conference on refugees, displaced persons and trafficked individuals
by Mikel Sagastagoitia, c.m. | Jun 26, 2022 | Homelessness, News
Seville was the city that hosted from June 7-9, the second FHA International Conference entitled, “Accompanying the journey of a refugee.”
Know Someone Facing Eviction?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
Join the Vincentian Family on April 6 for U.N. #Youth2030 Event
by Natalie Boone and Mary Ann Dantuono | Mar 29, 2021 | Homelessness, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
During the UN's 10th Economic and Social Council Youth Forum, which marks the start of "A Decade of Action: Building a Resilient Recovery," the five ECOSOC NGO's comprising the Vincentian Family at the UN will host an event: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH...
Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
Where Do You Fit In?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
There seems to be a range of attitudes toward the homeless. How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
SSVP Took Part in a Panel Discussion on Homelessness at the United Nations
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 13, 2021 | Homelessness, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, took part in the panel discussion titled “Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness,” together with other experts on the subject.
Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.
Wonder What Makes a Homeless Advocate Tick?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.
SSVDP Canada Sets High Bar
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
Cynthia Griffith Tells It Like It Is!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
245,999 Evictions (in only 5 states) Have Been Filed During the Pandemic, Despite the Moratorium