Every day, throughout the day, the homeless have to worry about the law. Being without a home is not in itself illegal, but the routines and behavior that go with it often are.
Homelessness
How to Help Rough Sleepers this Winter
by Riana Brown | February 27, 2021 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
Eight Vincentian charities have come together to share advice on what the public can do to help those facing the dangers of sleeping rough in life-threatening cold conditions.
SSVDP Canada Sets High Bar
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
Cynthia Griffith Tells It Like It Is!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
245,999 Evictions (in only 5 states) Have Been Filed During the Pandemic, Despite the Moratorium
Arts Highlight “Year for the Homeless”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Arts help calling people to prayer, commissioning a special requiem Mass and holding a series of fundraisers via Zoom to help the homeless.
Niagara University Students Publish Research on Youth Homelessness in PaxLumina
by Luke Donner | May 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Niagara University Students Luke Donner and Adam Kiedrowski had their research on youth homelessness and COVID-19 published in this month’s PaxLumina.
Addressing the Homelessness of College Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.
The Hidden Poor
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Becoming homeless ‘not chosen' Homeslessness is not something people choose – sometimes they are simply unlucky and fall on hard times. St Vincent de Paul Society executive and volunteer Herbert Portanier regularly meets people experiencing housing insecurity. “All it...
More on Homelessness: The IGH Hub Resource
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace
IGH is committed to assisting 150 cities end street homelessness by 2030 through partnerships with a number of local, national and regional organizations across six continents. This deadline aligns with existing global targets, including the UN Sustainable Development...
Goulburn Helps Vinnies Winter Sleep-Out (Australia)
by .famvin | Jul 3, 2018 | News
Some 731,000 children in Australia are reported to be below the poverty line and on any given night, 116,000 people are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The statistics, shared by St. Vincent de Paul Goulburn treasurer, Bob Thurling, were a confronting opening...
Vinnies Catholic Organization in Australia Has Its Own Recording Studio
by .famvin | Jun 24, 2018 | News
St. Vincent de Paul Society may be best known for its charity initiatives – and its sustainable fashion – but it’s also a thriving part of the Australian music industry. Rarely covered by media and even more rarely publicized by Vinnies itself, its Ozanam Learning...
Vincentian Centre – St Vincent de Paul Society
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness
by | Jun 21, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness An Initiative of the Coalition of Vincentian Family NGOs Despite its significant impact on both individuals and cities, street homelessness has been left behind in global debate. This issue is at the heart of...
Collaboration in the Service of Homeless People
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 18, 2018 | News
I am Andrew McKnight, Director of the charity Depaul in France. We are part of a branch of the Vincentian Family called Depaul International and I am a member of the Collaboration Commission. ...
Just Art • Then I Came by Boat
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
This year, continuing their Just Art program and noting that 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are under 25 years of age, “Vinnies Victoria” is putting the spotlight on youth poverty.
Community First!
by Magda Hernandez, CVV 5 | Apr 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
So what does this mean for us in our daily lives? Where can we have compassion outside of our circles in order to build community? Are we really in tune with the needs of our community members?