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.
Homelessness
Know Someone Facing Eviction?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
Where Do You Fit In?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
There seems to be a range of attitudes toward the homeless. How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 17, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
Online event: Lessons learnt from “13 Houses” project
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Jun 13, 2021 | News
On July 8th 1 pm CEST the FHA organized the first of a series of online events to learn from Vincentians working on “13 Houses” Campaign projects.
Homelessness and Hunger
by .famvin | Nov 17, 2019 | Formation
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week occurs November 16 through November 24.
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part One
by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?
A Canadian View: What’s In Your Wallet? What’s In Your Heart?
by Jim Paddon | Sep 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There is a TV commercial for a credit card company that we have all likely seen (maybe way too often) that uses the catch phrase of “What’s in your wallet?”
A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness
by Jim Paddon | Aug 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Homelessness is certainly a topic we hear and talk about a great deal in today’s world as there are many cities across North America that are trying to make the need for affordable, safe and secure housing a major component their future planning.
So you think you understand homelessness!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
What do I know about the common profile of people who sleep in each of these situations- on the street, in a car, in an abandoned building, on friends’ sofas, etc.?
Prayer for Homeless Persons
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 14, 2019 | Formation
This prayer was shared by Famvin Australia.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Helping San Francisco’s Homeless
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 12, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A video called “Seeing the Unseen” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco shows how Vincentians are serving the homeless population and lets us hear from some of their clients.
Australia’s Largest Homelessness Center Offers New Approach
by .famvin | Jul 7, 2019 | News
VincentCare’s revamped Ozanam House is specially designed to support people’s recovery from homelessness.