![Which Costs More – Housing or Health Care?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Which Costs More – Housing or Health Care?
After one year, BJC Healthcare estimated the cost of care for the enrolled homeless clients was reduced to $230,000, representing an estimated annual savings of nearly $400,000 or 71%. No doubt the financial people were quite pleased.
![World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education
Let us call on leaders to close the gaps in educational equality once and for all, and re-imagine how a generation of children and young people learn and gain skills.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 21: To Live with Calmness and to Engage in Respectful and Active Listening](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 21: To Live with Calmness and to Engage in Respectful and Active Listening
This health crisis has tested me emotionally and I have discovered that placing my trust in God is a WONDERFUL OPTION … one that is worthwhile.
![A Steadying Presence (Ps 128; Romans 8:35-39)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Steadying Presence (Ps 128; Romans 8:35-39)
“God” is not just another word, but rather the designation of the overflowing reality at the heart of everything.
![Systemic Change Begins with Education](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/11/missionary-cenacle-judge-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Systemic Change Begins with Education
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
![Judge the Blessed and the Accursed](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Judge the Blessed and the Accursed
Christ the King is not one to judge by the way we look. And on the last day, his teachings, by words and deeds, will be our judge. The Church has been urging us, for two Sundays now, to watch and be ready for the coming of Jesus in glory. And today the teaching is...![Vincentian Prayer Images: Awareness of the Fire of God’s Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/praying-our-heritage-featured-new-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images: Awareness of the Fire of God’s Love
How can I grow in the awareness of the fire of God’s love for me?
![University Investigations: The Effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/homeless-covid-1920-EN-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
University Investigations: The Effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness
Join students of the International Relations class in the Department of Political Science of Niagara University in a presentation and discussion of their research on the effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness.
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Vincentian Counseling and Support Services
The Confraternity of Vincentian Psychologists has begun to offer online psychological assistance to those persons who are helping others
![Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/svdp-marin-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19
A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.