Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.
Homelessness
The Vincentian Family is Helping Families in the Philippines to Rebuild Their Lives
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?
Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”
Christmas – Testing Positive In a Homeless Shelter
I never cease to be amazed at how many times Invisible People stops me as they give voice to situations I had not thought of.
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
Creating Connections Better Than Giving Directions
A place where homeless and formerly homeless people can connect to one another. They can also connect to vital outreach services, their own personal friends, and family members.
Which Costs More – Housing or Health Care?
After one year, BJC Healthcare estimated the cost of care for the enrolled homeless clients was reduced to $230,000, representing an estimated annual savings of nearly $400,000 or 71%. No doubt the financial people were quite pleased.
University Investigations: The Effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness
Join students of the International Relations class in the Department of Political Science of Niagara University in a presentation and discussion of their research on the effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness.
A Homeless Veteran and Cancer Survivor
Lucrecia is a cancer survivor and was in the army for four years. She lives homeless in a tent in Los Angeles’s Koreatown.
Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya
The rains can be heavy in Kenya, and with climate change, there is more out of season rain. It erodes the traditional mud and stick built houses.
Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?
Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?
