Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
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.
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 19, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
by .famvin | Mar 15, 2020 | News
FHA Commission member Dame Louise Casey has been appointed by the UK Prime Minister to lead a review into rough sleeping in the country.
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Father Virgil Cordano Center (FVCC), is a day center that serves people who are homeless seeking a place of respite and belonging while determining their next steps in life.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!
by .famvin | Mar 8, 2020 | News
The “13 Houses” Campaign is changing the lives of homeless people all around the world thanks to the collaboration between Vincentian branches.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change
How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.