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Famvin International Conference on refugees, displaced persons and trafficked individuals
by Mikel Sagastagoitia, c.m. | June 26, 2022 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
Seville was the city that hosted from June 7-9, the second FHA International Conference entitled, “Accompanying the journey of a refugee.”
Together on a Journey to Accompany Refugees, Internally Displaced People and Victims of Human Trafficking
by .famvin | June 19, 2022 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)
by Famvin Media Resources | June 10, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness | 0 Comments
What concrete steps can we take today as we seek a world where everyone has a stake in their community and a place to call home? In this video, Mark McGreevy (Depaul International) uses the analogy of an overflowing bathtub to help us think about the problem of homelessness. This is followed by presentations by Lydia Stazen (Institute of Global Homelessness) and Yasmine Cajuste (FamVin Homeless Alliance).
When Reality Hits “home”!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 3 Comments
Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.
Diaries of Vincentian: Perú
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | Oct 16, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In our case, it tells the story of a family – young parents and their two children- who, after living on the streets, now have a decent place to call home.
Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
by .famvin | Apr 9, 2021 | Homelessness, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
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.