Homelessness
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.
500 New Houses for the Homeless in Australia
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | December 6, 2020 | News | 1 Comment
His life changed when he accessed one of the new 502 housing units that make up the latest “13 Houses” Campaign project, the first in Sydney and New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Creating Connections Better Than Giving Directions
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A place where homeless and formerly homeless people can connect to one another. They can also connect to vital outreach services, their own personal friends, and family members.
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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
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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.”
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Housing Assistance to Homeless Families
by Ednalyn Escobiñas | Apr 17, 2021 | News
Sacred Heart College has assisted two displaced families in the Philippines.
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...
Systemic change – encountering homeless people
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2017 | News, Systemic change
A Denver-based Catholic outreach program hopes to positively impact homeless people – not just with food or shelter, but with FRIENDSHIP! A systemic change that changes us and would change society.
Another way of celebrating the feast of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
I sometimes wonder how St. Vincent would feel about celebrating his life and work. In this year of Welcoming the Stranger, I suspect he would be very interested in the little things that mean a lot especially to the homeless. 35 ways you can help the homeless Just...
Real People • Real Struggles: #Homelesness is…
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Homelessness is about real people, with real problems, real hopes and real struggles. And real courage. https://youtu.be/q-j36_9xPGY In the film Monsieur Vincent, St. Vincent de Paul lamented that -- because of his preoccupation with administrative matters...
Papal Almsgiver Gives Up His Vatican Apartment for Refugee Family
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 22, 2017 | News
How far are we willing to go on behalf of the poor, refugees or homeless? Diane Montagna from Aleita.org shares the story of a Polish archbishop, tasked by the pope with caring for the poor, who made way for a Syrian couple expecting a baby: VATICAN CITY — The Papal...
Depaul USA – Jericho Way Expanding to Help Homeless
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 21, 2017 | News
Depaul USA works to offer homeless and disadvantage people opportunities to fulfill their potential and move towards an independent and positive future. Read about Jericho Way in Little Rock, Arkansas and their plans to expand to help the homeless. Jericho Way has...
Interfaith Collaboration to End Homelessness
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 15, 2017 | News
Collaboration…it’s something our Vincentian Family is familiar with and puts into practice as often as possible. Collaboration amongst different faiths AND city/county officials to end homelessness? Now that is something you don’t hear about very often! Paul Starkey,...
Helping the Homeless in England and Wales
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 9, 2017 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The creation of the Famvin Homeless Alliance isn't meant to imply that the Vincentian family hasn't taken up this initiative. We certainly have. We want to bring our expertise to the whole world. The SSVP of England and Wales have been at it for a while. Their...