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.
Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…
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…
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!
Watch the New 13 Houses Video!
The “13 Houses” Campaign is changing the lives of homeless people all around the world thanks to the collaboration between Vincentian branches.
What Can We Do About Homelessness?
How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
“Chef of the Poor” Feeds Italy’s Homeless
Sprightly despite his 90 years, Dino Impagliazzo is known as Rome’s “chef of the poor.”
13 Houses Campaign and Street Children in Kenya
In Kitale (Kenya), the 13 Houses Campaign led by Sister Winnie, DC is thriving. The street children come after sleeping there to the Daughter of Charity Upendo shelter.
Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?
All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.
Persons Experiencing Homelessness Have Their Say at UN
A tangible energy pervaded the United Nations in New York during the recent 58th Commission for Social Development.
