The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
Homelessness
Christmas – Testing Positive In a Homeless Shelter
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never cease to be amazed at how many times Invisible People stops me as they give voice to situations I had not thought of.
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
This Christmas, help a family get a home
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | December 13, 2020 | News | 2 Comments
Let us take the time to consider the many families around the world who are, right now, experiencing homelessness, living in inadequate housing, and are exhausted by natural disaster and conflict.
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
A Calling: Homeless to Hopeful
by Maureen Shaughnessy, SC | Apr 17, 2021 | News
Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth would like to share with you the statement, “A CALLING: HOMELESS TO HOPEFUL.”
LOCAL EXPERIENCE: Homeless Men
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 31, 2017 | Formation
Homelessness is a gender neutral issue, but still ever prevelant among men. The homeless population is approximately 51% men nationally, with 195 men currently taking shelter at St. Vincent De Paul-Dayton. There are many factors that effect men whether it be due to...
LOCAL EXPERIENCE: I used to judge — then it happened to me
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 29, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My mom was an alcoholic and at age 17 I decided to escape that. It was scary. You know, before I became homeless, I used to judge, but then it happened to me. I used to think that everyone who was homeless was on drugs, with alcohol problems, just not good people. But...
A one person collaborative effort?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Mark McGreevey’s in combatting homelessness are successful because the many people he’s recruited to work with him from all walks of life in seven countries, and soon many more. He’s also successful, because he successfully roped the Daughters of Charity, a few of us priests and brothers and tons of lay Vincentians to join him.
Conference at St. John’s University Focusing on Homelessness
by Natalie Boone | Oct 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On Saturday, October 21, 2017, a conference was held at St. John’s University, entitled A Focus on the Common Good: Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. Organized by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society, it was the tenth biennial Vincentian Chair of...
A Vincentian View: Homelessness
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Homelessness Once every two years, St. John’s runs a “Poverty Conference.” This conference invites a discussion on an important situation in our society which impacts upon those who are poor and marginalized. In the past few years, issues like...
A Focus on the Common Good @StJohnsU
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 21, 2017 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Focus on the Common Good. Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. That was the name of the conference sponsored by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University this morning. The event is the biennial Vincentian Chair for Social...
A Web “Game” for Thinking About Homelessness
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2017 | Formation
The homeless simulation/online “game” called “Hobson’s Choice” is designed to help people understand what it might be like to try to survive being homeless.
Vincentians at the U.N.: bringing our unique relationship with the homeless to the table
by Pattie Hughes, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Oct 12, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the United Nations decided to focus our efforts this year on the issue of homelessness. According to the most recent report by the UN, which was 2005, there were an estimated 100 million people who were homeless worldwide. As many as 1.6...
Collaborating to End Chronic Homelessness
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Social Services is both honored and excited to announce that we have been awarded a HUD grant to provide supportive services to 40 chronically homeless men and women with diagnosed disabilities in a new project called Key Terrace. What's up? They...