Father Luigi Cannato, CM ministering in Albania, calls upon all the members of the Vincentian Family to support the many poor families who have been affected by the recent earthquake.
Disasters and Responses
“Take off your Shoes, this is Holy Ground”
by .famvin | March 16, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News | 2 Comments
These words mark our mission in Marrakech. Take off your shoes, go carefully towards the other.
Two Years Later Tornado Relief Continues
by .famvin | October 30, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments
Through collaborative efforts and ongoing relief work, rebuilding in the wake of the deadly 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes continues for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Kenyan Drought Driven by Climate Change
by Carolyn Cromer and Joetta Venneman | February 16, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments
Northern Kenya is experiencing a severe drought and famine, the worst drought for this region in forty years. The government has asked non-governmental organizations to bring aid and step in with their donations.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Caritas’ joint effort to build 300 houses in Nepal
by Johnson Varghese | February 7, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 left 8,844 confirmed deaths, more than 20,000 injured, 600,000 houses fully destroyed, and more than 280,000 houses partially damaged.
A New House for a Better Life in New Zealand
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 29, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News
Terri and husband Tane immigrated to New Zealand from Kiribati islands in 2008 with their 2-year-old son. They initially lived with friends.
Vincentians Help Families Who Have Lost Everything During the Rains in Pernambuco (Brazil)
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 2, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
June 24, feast of Saint John the Baptist, would have been a memorable day if it were not for the sad reality that many people in Pernambuco faced.
Last Responders: Vincentian Disaster Relief
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 19, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Extreme weather conditions are all over the news this summer, most recently the flooding in Louisiana. West Virginia is still trying to recover from extensive flooding that killed 23 people and damaged/destroyed over 1200 homes in June. Members of the Vincentian...
Family News from Areas affected by Recent Earthquakes
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 19, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News
Slowly, information regarding some of the branches of the Vincentian Family affected by recent earthquakes is being received here at .famvin. From the Daughters of Charity: Sr. Ana María Maldonado, Visitatrix of the Daughters of Charity in Ecuador, has sent a...
Earthquake in Ecuador
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 18, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News
As we all know, an earthquake of 7.8 degrees on the Richter scale devastated this Saturday night much of Ecuador's land, and has caused a still unpredictable tragedy. More than 400 people have died, 2,500+ have been wounded, and a number of people in the country is...
Path for Vincentian Family to aid flood victims
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Vincent de Paul seems a natural path for members of the Vincentian Family who wish to aid flood victims. Please take time to read this communication from Gary Stevens about the needs and how the Society is already on the ground assisting. Society of St....
Nepal: first activity report after earthquake
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 6, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
At exactly 11:56 am Saturday, 25th April 2015, the long overdue mega earthquake shook the entire country Nepal. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused 9,058 known fatalities, 16949 injuries, 400340 buildings damaged and much more. Over half of Nepal’s 75 districts have...
SVdP Responds to California Wildfires
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Give Help & Hope to People in Need! Vincentians are working with families who have lost their homes to the Middletown Valley and other California wildfires. There are three Councils working with the survivors. SVdP volunteers have met with more than 300 families...
Midwest Flood relief spearheaded by Vincent de Paul Society
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
“We are in survival mode,” “Everything we had floated away in a matter of minutes,” “Families have been separated,” “Every weather condition is causing another emergency,” “Please help us.”
14 Vincentian Family groups in path of Super Typhoon Hagupit
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
HAGUPIT Typhoon Hagupit is now a super-typhoon and most predict that it will make land-fall over the very same areas hard-hit by Yolanda. The CNN resident meteorologist has just characterized it as the strongest of super-typhoon this year. The following is a list of...
Vincent de Paul Society offers ebola guidelines
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News
SVDPUSA Disaster Services Division Disaster Prevention Protocols for Ebola and other Contagious Diseases