The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
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.
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.”
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...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Launches Internet Presence
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 27, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
On the web and on Facebook, you can find the Famvin Homeless Alliance: the special 400th anniversary initiative of the Vincentian Family. Designed and implemented by .famvin, the site will provide information and facilitate the initiative. Facebook will provide...
Homeless Youth Will Soon Have a Place to Call Home
by Candace Anderson, Director of Operations, Depaul USA | Jun 23, 2017 | News
Depaul USA purchases Arsenal Street Buildings; Will Create St. Lazare House for Youth June 2, 2017 St. Louis, MO – June 2, 2017: Community stakeholders gathered at 2912 Arsenal Street on June 14, 2017, at 11:00 am to celebrate Depaul...
Bulletin: FamVin Homeless Alliance
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 17, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
In a recent letter to the heads of the Vincentian Family, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., writes: "As announced in previous communications, the Vincentian Family Executive Committee is inviting all branches and members of the Vincentian Family to celebrate the 400th...
Homelessness Continues To Be A Grave Problem In The USA
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 8, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
With all of the hubbub about a strengthening economy, Vincentians need to tell the other side of the story. I have known four adults over the last ten years who in spite of their diligence and integrity financially “bottomed out.” Two lost their government jobs due to...
Student Seeks to Shed Light on Child Homelessness
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 27, 2017 | News
“We wanted to do something that youth and young adults could get involved in, so me and my brothers and a bunch of my friends started our own group of St. Vincent de Paul.” Kat Brissette wanted to use her art project to bring awareness to the homeless community in...