Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
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by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 15, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Is giving money to homeless people a way help them? It might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. FACTS do not support such thinking.
by Sister Magdalena | Oct 11, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
At the end of March this year we were told, all of a sudden, that we – Sr. Lucia, Sr. Dorothea, Sr. Zeituni and I – had to leave Kenya as soon as possible.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 8, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Can you imagine being in the situation of an elderly homeless man living in a tent as a Retirement Plan?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 1, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections
“More than 95% of those who cycle through [Project HOME]… have never again returned to life on the streets— a success rate that has made the program a model for dozens of other U.S. cities.”
by Dee Mansi | Sep 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance – What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots – Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago – Updates