Gilmara, who previously had no source of income, has now become a confectioner. She sells decorated cakes.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
Vincentians Help Families Who Have Lost Everything During the Rains in Pernambuco (Brazil)
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.
Vincent de Paul Society and the US Border Crisis
Here is the latest from the Vincent de Paul Society and the US Border Crisis
Come to the Water – Are We Redeemed Yet?…
Come to the Water – Summun Bonum – Are We Redeemed Yet? – Undercover Prayer. Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – August 5, 2014
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
From six figure job to serve prisoners with the SVDP
Martin Schurr left a six-figure job with bonuses and cars and traveling the world on someone else’s dime to serve prisoners through the SVDP St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Restorative Justice Ministry
Embracing (Systemic) Change – Tyranny of the moment
Gary Stevens, National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes the following report “Embracing (Systemic) Change” based on his experience recent workshop held by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. One of insights that I gained was that it is hard for many people in poverty to move out of it when they are constantly dealing with one crisis after another (living in the “tyranny of the moment”).
Friendship – We are One
Friendship – the Gift of Love – We are One – Mary for Us Today
SVDP USA – Protect Unaccompanied children
Sheila Gilbert, National President of SVDP USA, urges Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Refuge
What is Your Goal? – What is God’s Job?
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal? – Harmony & Peace – What is God’s Job?
“Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.
