Homelessness
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.
Homeless people: a question of humanity and fraternity
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | February 7, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
Homeless people exist. Calling them by their name is a question of humanity and fraternity, recognizing them with an ID and personal documents means building a healthy, united, open and creative society.
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
by Mary Ann Dantuono | February 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
Not Seeing Homeless Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.
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First FHA online training event for the SSVP
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | May 23, 2021 | News
The FHA organised its first online training event to encourage more Vincentians to join our efforts to end homelessness.
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First Aid or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
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Tackling slum dwelling in Malawi, one house at a time!
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | May 16, 2021 | News
Annie’s story is one of many in Malawi, an African country where 65% of the population live in slums, according to data from UN-Habitat.
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 Guillermo Campuzano | 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?
Ozanam: Inspired By Love
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Young Frederic Ozanam was struck by a basic insight: Christianity is not about ideas, but about deeds inspired by love.
A Vincentian Point in Time
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.
A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Mar 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
(Read Part One by clicking here.) Homelessness is an issue that is certainly aligned with the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When we talk about principles such as Human Dignity, Association, Participation, Solidarity and the Preferential...