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A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
by Jim Paddon | October 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
Summit of the Future
by .famvin | September 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future
The Root Causes of Homelessness Today
by John Berry | July 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
But either way you cut it, clearing or criminalizing homeless encampments will do little to solve our nation’s homelessness crisis.
“Seeing” Homelessness Through Data
by Lydia Stazen | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Summit of the Future
by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future
The Root Causes of Homelessness Today
by John Berry | Jul 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
But either way you cut it, clearing or criminalizing homeless encampments will do little to solve our nation’s homelessness crisis.
“Seeing” Homelessness Through Data
by Lydia Stazen | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Americans Are Waking Up to the Homelessness Crisis. Here’s How to Fix It
by John Berry | May 19, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson—a case which aims to determine whether local governments can make it a crime for someone to live outside and unsheltered if they have no home.
Empowering individuals and communities: reflections from Manila
by Laura Hillier | Mar 10, 2024 | News
Recognised as a form of homelessness by the Institute of Global Homelessness, slums are often characterised by overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic services.
From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.
Migration and Homelessness in a Changing Climate
by Yasmine Cajuste | Jan 7, 2024 | News
Migration and homelessness are interlinked, crossing paths in many ways.
How Depaul USA’s Housing Projects Unlock the Potential in all People
by Matthew Carter | Dec 31, 2023 | News
A home is a place where people can move towards a new and independent future. A place of safety, security, a place of community, to be with friends and family. A place where every person can fulfill their potential.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
by Jim Paddon | Dec 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
New Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans in Kentucky
by .famvin | Nov 19, 2023 | News
James B., a Veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been in our Veterans Transitional Housing Program since April.
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.