Homelessness
From big to small, changing lives in the Philippines through the 13 Houses Campaign!
Under the most difficult circumstances, the innovative and hardworking Vincentian spirit flourishes.
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
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
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 Hospice De San Jose’s Journey With The Homeless Peoples Of Metro Manila
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
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
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
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
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?
A Canadian View: What’s In Your Wallet? What’s In Your Heart?
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
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!
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
This prayer was shared by Famvin Australia.