Homelessness

Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”

Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More

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.

Why Does She Stay?

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.

What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?

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?

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.

Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.

Giving Grants To Homeless People?

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.

Diaries of a Vincentian: Our return from Kenya to Germany

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.

Living in a Tent as a Retirement Plan

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?

The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car

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.

What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?

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.

What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?

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.

A Hometown Success Story

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.”

Diaries of a Vincentian: A spoonful of hope! 5ml of vodka at a time

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.