The FHA was launched with the goal of ending homelessness, one house at a time. That’s what moved Ana María Escaño in Malitbog (Southern Leyte) in the Philippines, to launch the “Just One House” project.
Homelessness
Over 70 people join the first webinar on the “13 Houses” Campaign
Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.
COVID-19 Crisis and Advocacy on Homelessness
The COVID- 19 pandemic has exasperated the existing inequalities and very specially the condition of homeless people in urban areas.
Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?
What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...
Medical People – Serving In Encampments and On the Street
One question leads to another! Last week I reflected on what is involved in choosing to go to a shelter in this time of Pandemic. Since then I found myself asking, not whether I would go to shelter, but what would happen if I got sick on the street or in an...
Global Statement Of Solidarity And Action To #ProtectTheUnhoused From COVID-19
Urgent and priority measures must be taken to screen and support vulnerable populations, and stem the spread of the virus.
Where Do You Stand on Ending Homelessness?
So…where do I stand? Where do you stand on ending homelessness? I invite all of us to ask ourselves this question!
Would You Live In a Homeless Shelter In a Pandemic?
I have asked myself the question “What would I do if I were homeless today? What could I do?
Sheltering In Place When You Don’t Have a Home?
In this time of “sheltering in place” two health care workers share their concerns for people who have no place to shelter in.
Vincentians in Nigeria join the fight against homelessness
The Vincentian Family in Nigeria has decided to focus their work on homelessness after their annual meeting in Lagos last month.
Who Will Run the Soup Kitchens?
But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?
