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
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.
Migration and Homelessness in a Changing Climate
by Yasmine Cajuste | January 7, 2024 | News | 1 Comment
Migration and homelessness are interlinked, crossing paths in many ways.
Over 70 people join the first webinar on the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 8, 2021 | News
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
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 1, 2021 | News
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
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 7, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 21, 2020 | Homelessness, News
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?
by Sister Carol De Angelo, SC | Apr 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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
by .famvin | Mar 29, 2020 | News
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?