Under the most difficult circumstances, the innovative and hardworking Vincentian spirit flourishes.
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.
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.
FHA Conference on Refugees, Internally Displaced People and Human Trafficking
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jun 20, 2021 | News
The FHA will be hosting its second conference, which will be a hybrid event combining in-person and virtual opportunities, ensuring accessibility for all members of the Vincentian Family.
The FHA at the #Famvin2020Roma
by .famvin | Jan 19, 2020 | News
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) was present at the first meeting of all the Vincentian branches that took place in Rome.
An Open Ear at the Railway Station
by .famvin | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Sr. M. Birgit works at the “Railway Mission” – a Christian charitable organization that provides assistance to those seeking/needing help in over 100 railway stations across Germany.
30 Years of Depaul
by .famvin | Jan 5, 2020 | News
Depaul International is marking its 30th anniversary of starting its mission to end homelessness in the UK and across the world.
2020: Let’s End Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I had a tiny sliver of a glimpse into the world of sleeping rough, December 7, during the World’s Big Sleep Out, which occurred in Times Square, New York, and throughout the world.
Homelessness and the Holy Family’s Christmas Story
by MaryAnn Dantuono | Dec 19, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As I prepare for Christmas, I cannot help but imagine how similar that night may have been to a homeless family’s experience today.
What Can One Person Do To Help the Homeless?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Can one person impact the problems of homelessness? Yes… with 50,000 other individuals around the world who slept out as the homeless do!
The Hospice De San Jose’s Journey With The Homeless Peoples Of Metro Manila
by Sr. Maria Socorro Pilar G. Evidente, DC | Nov 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
About Hospicio de San Jose, the first charitable institution in the Philippines, and its work for the homeless of Manila.
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
Homelessness and Hunger
by .famvin | Nov 17, 2019 | Formation
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week occurs November 16 through November 24.