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When is $500 per month more than $3,000?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”

Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.

Homeless People with Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.

Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.

Can Dickens Teach Us Homeless Advocacy?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?” Who hasn’t read it, or heard it or seen it on stage or screen?

Homeless Persons and “Listening”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?

Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”

Are the homeless to blame for their homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 10, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We must debunk the myths around why people become homeless so we can move toward solutions. Most never stop to put themselves in the shoes of the people they see suffering from homelessness.

Everyday Legal Issues Homeless People Face

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 3, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Every day, throughout the day, the homeless have to worry about the law. Being without a home is not in itself illegal, but the routines and behavior that go with it often are.

Addressing the Homelessness of College Students

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.

First Aid or Long-term Solutions?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.

How Did St. Vincent Help the Homeless of His Day

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

You may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!

Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 6, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.

Born In the Bleachers

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 29, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We hear a lot about being born on third base. It is a metaphor for being way ahead in the game of life. But what if you were born in the bleachers? Or worse, born outside the ballpark?