Despite facing a marital separation, eviction, double kidney failure, job loss, and the pandemic, Demishia and her daughter Kira found stability and hope through St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing and community services.
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Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University Support SSND Educational Center
On June 5, the SSND Educational Center in Woodhaven, Queens NY held a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 100 women, and the faculty who accompanied them, in achieving various levels of English speaking and writing skills, math and civics.
Ending Poverty and Ensuring Dignity for All
Over the past three years, the number of individuals living on less than $3.65 USD-a-day increased by 165 million. Today, nearly 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, on less than $2.15 a day.
Open Position as Director of Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center in Leavenworth
The Director of the Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center is responsible for leading the center, drawing on our mission and charism to serve the critical spiritual needs of God’s people today by providing an environment of prayer, peace, hope, and transformation.
Dreams Built, Futures Secured: Microcredit Innovation in India
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
Women’s History Month: Lay and religious efforts at home and abroad
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, situated in St. Louis, Mo., are actively engaging in environmental work as part of their mission to serve the poor.
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
Vatican Issues Document on grave Violations of Human Dignity, such as Poverty and Abortion
After five years of studies, reflections, consultations and debates, the Holy See has published this week, April 8, the Declaration “Dignitas Infinita”, focused on grave violations of human dignity.
225th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Besançon
Thursday, April 11 marks the 225th anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Besançon, France. The Congregation will celebrate in multiple ways in its provinces scattered around the world. In Besançon,...
Update on Haiti
We have been receiving calls seeking some guidance on the situation in Haiti. Vincentians want to know if they can send funds to help.
Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter Celebrates 40 Years
For the last 40 years, Ozanam Inn has been a place where you can get yourself together. It’s a place of second, third, and fourth chances. In fact, we don’t count.
House of Charity Grand Finale: May 19
Save the Date for “A Fond Farewell: Grand Finale at the House of Charity” on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. CST.
