Articles for Homelessness

Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?

Vincentians & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (II)

by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | October 25, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

The following is Part 2 of a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance.

Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.

The context to Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (I)

by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | October 18, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

The following is a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance. Part 1

Slum Dwelling: Annual Theme 2020

by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Oct 4, 2020 | News

Over the past two years, the Vincentian Family’s annual theme has focused on forced displacement and street homelessness. For 2020, we are focusing on slum dwellers.

The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 1, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.

What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.

Schooling For Children Facing Eviction?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What happens to students if their parents are evicted? They are expected to trade school buildings for spaces in their homes, a change predicated on students having homes in the first place. What happens when that space isn’t there, or when students are suddenly displaced?

Calling All Youth Ages 18 -35

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 27, 2020 | News

Join us on our Advocacy initiative at the United Nations to END HOMELESSNESS!

Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.

Options in Abuse: Homelessness or Domestic Violence

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Abuse victims. “Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not.

COVID Hotel

by Dee Mansi | Jul 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The UK Vincentian Family is working to eradicate the poverty of homelessness – now and for all time.

Homeless Advocate Murdered On Park Bench

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 9, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Paul Behler was a founding member of the advocacy group Housing Our Neighbors; helped start Baltimore’s first street newspaper, Word on the Street, and was part of a Faces Of Homelessness Speakers Bureau.