The FHA organised its first online training event to encourage more Vincentians to join our efforts to end homelessness.
Homelessness
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.
Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
The VFEC has emphasized that the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA), of which the 13 Houses Project is a part, is our unique common project in the area of charity. Therefore, it must be promoted enthusiastically within the Vincentian Family to reach each member’s heart so that everyone becomes a part of this common initiative.
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.
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.
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...
A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part One
by Jim Paddon | Mar 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I could not let Father Freund’s article of December 30, 2017 regarding homelessness pass without adding my perspective. I agree with Father Freund about how many of us have likely stopped to drop some change in the hand of a homeless person on the street. I have done...
A Systemic Approach to Eliminating Homelessness
by Denise El-Khoury | Feb 4, 2018 | News
Speech of Mark McGreevy, Founder and CEO of DePaul International, at the side event panel entitled “A Systemic Approach to Eliminating Homelessness” presented by the Vincentian Family at the United Nations, in Collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Ireland...
Vincentian Homeless Alliance Calls to End Unsheltered Homelessness
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Homeless Alliance calls upon the nations of the world to end unsheltered homelessness at UN Commission on Social Development “One of the most powerful images of global poverty is homeless people living on the streets of our major towns and cities” stated...
New Social Entrepreneurship Program to Connect Students and Formerly Homeless Adults
by Sandra Guillory, Depaul USA | Jan 20, 2018 | News
Depaul USA, a national homeless services organization, and students at William Penn Charter School, an independent school in the East Falls neighborhood, announce an exciting new project to produce local, vegan soaps. The Rays of Hope project is staffed by residents...
Making a List and Checking it Twice … Mindful of the Homeless
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.
Three Days at #CSTHomeless* on Twitter
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 5, 2017 | News, Social, Social Media
*Symposium on Street Homelessness and Catholic Social Teaching, convened by The Institute for Global Homelessness, Center for Catholic Studies of Durham University (England), DePaul University (USA), Niagara University (USA) and St. John's University (USA) in Rome,...