In an effort to "force the conversation" on poverty and hunger in the upcoming elections, Dave Barringer of the...
Anti-poverty strategies
Systemic change challenges us to mission
by John Freund, CM | July 25, 2018 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Participate: Knowledge from the Margins for Systemic Change
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 6, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Ministry Planning and Beating Dead Horses
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.
Ozanam on systemic change – little known insights
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.
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
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...
Vincentian Collaboration touted in Organizational Development journal
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.
Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC and SVDP Prison Re-entry Program
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2014 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sister Tracey Kemme, SC (Cinncinati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project.
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent
by Gary Stevens | Nov 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent – St Vincent de Paul Society’s Program Connects Workers and Local Companies
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle
by Gary Stevens | Nov 16, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is housed in an impoverished area in downtown South Bend, Indiana. The neighborhood is plagued with high crime rates, and has little to offer the children who call the area home.
A new level of collaboration!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Now if we could just get all the competing factions in the world to use technology to build the human community!
Pope urges activists to struggle against ‘structural causes’ of poverty
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Pope Francis urged an international gathering of grassroots social activists to struggle against the “structural causes” of poverty and inequality, with a “revolutionary” program drawn from the Gospels.
Working with people in poverty
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty, could not read a newspaper at 28 yet now has a Ph.D. Watch the video of her keynote address at the 2014 St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Atlanta.
What happens to the homeless when they die?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
What Happens To The Homeless When They Die? That's a question Vincentians might think about. Some things to think about... “Somebody rejoiced when this kid was born. I think it’s really important that their life and death be memorialized, whether it’s with 50 people...
Wealthy giving less as middle class gives more
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Who knew that the wealthy are giving less as the middle class gives more. Using IRS data for an article As Wealthy Give Smaller Share of Income to Charity, Middle Class Digs Deeper Alex Daniels presents some surprising insights on Philanthropy.com.
Dinners for Depaul – Celebrate World Homeless Day
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Dinners for Depaul – Celebrate World Homeless Day October 10 (or any other day!)