She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.

by Jim Paddon | December 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | November 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.
by Riana Brown | Feb 27, 2021 | Formation, News
Eight Vincentian charities have come together to share advice on what the public can do to help those facing the dangers of sleeping rough in life-threatening cold conditions.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 23, 2017 | Formation
In a recent article, "Four Lessons from Leading Companies Responding to the Refugee Crisis," Philippe Sion, Jaclyn Marcatili, Laura Watry give a "map" for the Vincentian Family when thinking about homelessness. They said, Inspired by a recent blog written about the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2017 | Formation
As we prepare to launch a major initiative to serve the homeless populations of the world, the Vincentian family needs to know the answer to the question, "Who are the homeless?" Then we need to share the truth. Steve Lopez of the LA Times paints a clear picture....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2017 | News
On his Facebook page, Reinhard Kofler, CM tells a story of an innovative Vincentian approach to hospice care with the homeless. VINZIDORF (translated: “Saint Vincent’s village”) takes care of the homeless to the next level…Hospice care. In Graz (Austria) there is a...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 4, 2017 | News
“The people change, but the numbers stay the same.” Martel said. “Homelessness isn’t a group of 200 people. We see about 1,500 people a year at Daybreak. There’s not a lot of variation, but it kind of proves the point that poverty in Macon is a big issue.” Close your...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 14, 2017 | News, Social
Every donation helps homeless clients of Street Change fulfill a short-term need while advancing their progress toward better employment, healthcare, and permanent housing. https://youtu.be/31negUyYfBs Find out more. Download the App. "The hope is that offering the...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Congratulations! As our Vincentian Family marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism, we celebrate this historic moment in our lives. It is a moment of grace for all the daughters and sons of the Vincentian movement. From around the world, the...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 25, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland wanted to draw attention to the housing and homeless crisis and lack of social housing in Ireland. They also want to see "real progress on the targets for 2016 set out in 'Rebuilding Ireland,’ the Government Action Plan...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 18, 2016 | News
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Eugene, Oregon is taking steps to alleviate the growing number of homeless students in the city. In a report from KVAL in Eugene, Oregon: Monday night, the Eugene City Council approved the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s application to...