For those working to implement processes of systemic change, one of the keys is to understand how marginalized people...

by John Freund, CM | July 25, 2018 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 6, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | March 15, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians—passed on from generation to generation—says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. But moderns think they have better strategies.
by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change | 1 Comment
His insights on what we would call today “systemic change” reveal a profoundly deep thinker and critic of a piecemeal approach to serving the poor.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 6, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
For those working to implement processes of systemic change, one of the keys is to understand how marginalized people...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians—passed on from generation to generation—says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. But moderns think they have better strategies.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
His insights on what we would call today “systemic change” reveal a profoundly deep thinker and critic of a piecemeal approach to serving the poor.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ontario Voice of the Poor Advocacy Committee wrote a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Poverty: An Opportunity for Encounter or Exclusion? By: Marian Lamoureux North Central Region Voice of the Poor Leader As Vincentians, have we ever thought about poverty as “social sin?” This notion of social sin is a powerful concept in Catholic social thought and...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Research, by economists Oxera, shows that the Saint Vincent de Paul Society is helping taxpayers save £11million per year, and found that the visits made to the isolated and lonely by the Saint Vincent de Paul volunteers, helped improve their mental health, helped...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 27, 2015 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, News
In an effort to "force the conversation" on poverty and hunger in the upcoming elections, Dave Barringer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul introduced us to Brian Corbin of Catholic Charities USA (and 25 year+ member of the Society). Brian was the guest of the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2015 | News
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program modeled a new way of collaborating across different organizations with the Vincentian Family operating in different parts of the world.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Perhaps we ought to pay more attention to the many forms of home visiting as the most radical of anti-poverty program.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas