Anti-poverty strategies
“This is me… I am a human being”
by John Freund, CM | December 24, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
“This is me”… “I am a human being.” “Everyone else had given up on me. But the Vincent dePaul Society…”
Depaul UK wins £1.6M grant for homeless youth
by John Freund, CM | December 10, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments
Depaul UK has won the Fair Chance Fund grant to support homeless and disadvantaged young people into housing, education and work.
Christmas gifts via Daughters of Charity Africa
by John Freund, CM | December 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments
Christmas gifts via Daughters of Charity Africa – The Irish Province offers the opportunity to send gifts to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso. I
Dignity for the working poor at Christmas
by John Freund, CM | December 3, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment
Dignity for the working poor at Christmas – Every Mom and Dad wants to give their children gifts at Christmas. For many parents the biggest hassle is fighting the crowds but for others who are classed “the working poor” or disabled it is not about special gifts but basic gifts, the necessities of life.
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Considering Consecrated Life “Going to Galilee”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Considering Consecrated Life “Going to Galilee”
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First woman President of Catholic Charities
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Charities USA Names Sister Donna Markham New President Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities USA First Woman...
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Carnegie Foundation cites 2 Vincentian Universities
by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Carnegie Foundation cites 2 Vincentian Universities
Living in Poverty; Working for Justice
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
As the Vincent de Paul Society pivots from a charity-only model to one that also advocates for social justice and the systemic changes necessary to help those who are working hard to escape the vicious cycle of poverty they have partnered with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, to produce Living in Poverty; Working for Justice.
Breakfast on the bus with Sister Marge
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Kitchen.
Vincentian aid for Iraq – specifics
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The following letter from the International President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul provides more specifics about Vincentian Aid to Iraq.
Merline and the Ladies of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Debbie Chadwick tells the story of Merline in Madagascar and the efforts of the LCUSA/AIC Madagascar Twinning Committee to provide food and life-changing literacy skills.
Nuns Build – New Orleans
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2014 | Collaboration, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to New Orleans for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Katrina survivors.
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Why be the Voice of the Poor?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
By identifying and bringing attention to those issues that are critical to those living in poverty and to the structures, societal and legislative, that cause and perpetuate poverty, VOP Vincentians can help communities and elected representatives to develop strategies and tactics that will provide the most effective and efficient mean to reduce or eliminate poverty.
Daughters of Charity Cook Islands Prison School
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
New Learning Tools Given to Daughters of Charity Cook Islands Prison School
Amazon smiles at Depaul USA
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Amazon smiles at DEPAUL USA DEPAUL USA writes... Just think, you can shop and support Depaul USA's mission to provide homeless individuals with the resources they need to move towards an independent and positive future. Did you know you can shop in Amazon and have a...