Pope Francis’ words have been inspiring the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance since its inception four years ago, and they have become even more relevant as the Christian Family celebrates the “Season of Creation.”
Homelessness
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 | 1 Comment
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 | March 10, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
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 | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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 | January 21, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
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.
Postponed: FHA Refugee Conference
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Sep 19, 2021 | News
After careful consideration, the FHA Team has decided to postpone the Conference to Spring 2022.
COVID Hotel
by Dee Mansi | Jul 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The UK Vincentian Family is working to eradicate the poverty of homelessness – now and for all time.
Homeless Advocate Murdered On Park Bench
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 9, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Paul Behler was a founding member of the advocacy group Housing Our Neighbors; helped start Baltimore’s first street newspaper, Word on the Street, and was part of a Faces Of Homelessness Speakers Bureau.
“Only the Vincentian Family came to help us”
by .famvin | Jul 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Latin America is now the epicenter of COVID-19. The Vincentian Family has stepped up to the challenge and continues to work with the poor.
Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
The Daughters of Charity prevent hunger among single mothers in Ethiopia during COVID-19
by .famvin | Jun 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Being a single mother of four is always a challenge, even more during a global pandemic.
Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.
Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.
Striving to be “Social Poets,” the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s Response to COVID-19
by .famvin | Jun 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What to do to find “solutions for the most pressing problems afflicting the marginalized”?
They Never Thought It Could Happen To Them
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 11, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
They never thought eviction could happen to them! And then it did.