Articles for Depaul USA

Addressing the Homelessness of College Students

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

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.

Good News From a Homeless Student!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”

Facing a Medical Emergency Alone

by John Freund, CM | September 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?

Depaul USA’s DAX Program Featured on Local News Station

by Depaul USA | March 26, 2019 | News | 1 Comment

Depaul USA’s Dax Program in Chicago was featured on WGN-TV Chicago on Tuesday, March 12 in a story about homelessness among college students.

Good News From a Homeless Student!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”

Facing a Medical Emergency Alone

by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?

Depaul USA’s DAX Program Featured on Local News Station

by Depaul USA | Mar 26, 2019 | News

Depaul USA’s Dax Program in Chicago was featured on WGN-TV Chicago on Tuesday, March 12 in a story about homelessness among college students.

New Social Entrepreneurship Program to Connect Students and Formerly Homeless Adults

by Sandra Guillory, Depaul USA | Jan 20, 2018 | News

Depaul USA, a national homeless services organization, and students at William Penn Charter School, an independent school in the East Falls neighborhood, announce an exciting new project to produce local, vegan soaps. The Rays of Hope project is staffed by residents...

Depaul USA – Jericho Way Expanding to Help Homeless

by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 21, 2017 | News

Depaul USA works to offer homeless and disadvantage people opportunities to fulfill their potential and move towards an independent and positive future. Read about Jericho Way in Little Rock, Arkansas and their plans to expand to help the homeless. Jericho Way has...

Homeless Youth Will Soon Have a Place to Call Home

by Candace Anderson, Director of Operations, Depaul USA | Jun 23, 2017 | News

Depaul USA purchases Arsenal Street Buildings; Will Create St. Lazare House for Youth June 2, 2017 St. Louis, MO – June 2, 2017: Community stakeholders gathered at 2912 Arsenal Street on June 14, 2017, at 11:00 am to celebrate Depaul...

Daybreak, DePaul USA: Homelessness Has No Place In Macon

by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 4, 2017 | News

“The people change, but the numbers stay the same.” Martel said. “Homelessness isn’t a group of 200 people. We see about 1,500 people a year at Daybreak. There’s not a lot of variation, but it kind of proves the point that poverty in Macon is a big issue.” Close your...

By 2007, Green was unemployed, homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. #IamVincent

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 2, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses

By 2007, Green was unemployed, homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. His wife moved back north. His children stopped talking to him. He wanted to die. In this startling narrative by Tony Abraham, we can really understand what it means to say #IamVincent. It also...

Depaul USA Impact – A Short Film

by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 2, 2016 | News

"So, I gave it a shot, took some weeks, but finally I arrived at Depaul House. And I thrived in that atmosphere because that's all I wanted to do. I wanted an opportunity to show myself that I could. I did pretty good. This system works with you and meeting you right...

Ladies of Charity, Daughters of Charity and Depaul USA

by Vincentian Family Office | May 29, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

Ladies of Charity, Daughters of Charity and Depaul USA Members of the Little Rock, Arkansas Ladies of Charity have recently begun supporting the Jericho Way Center of Depaul USA. The facility opened a few months ago under the direction of Sr. Elizabeth Greim, DC, as a...