So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”
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.
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.
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.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
There seems to be a range of attitudes toward the homeless. How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
245,999 Evictions (in only 5 states) Have Been Filed During the Pandemic, Despite the Moratorium
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Arts help calling people to prayer, commissioning a special requiem Mass and holding a series of fundraisers via Zoom to help the homeless.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.