Homelessness
Which Costs More – Housing or Health Care?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 19, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
After one year, BJC Healthcare estimated the cost of care for the enrolled homeless clients was reduced to $230,000, representing an estimated annual savings of nearly $400,000 or 71%. No doubt the financial people were quite pleased.
Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19
by Famvin Media Resources | November 15, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.
Homelessness and Laudato Si
by Molly Seeley, Institute of Global Homelessness | November 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
We need to look not only at housing those already on the street, but also at addressing the root reasons that people become homeless in the first place.
Young Vincentians from Portugal mobilize for Lebanon
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | November 15, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
Several groups of the Vincentian Marian Youth of Portugal mobilized to send funds to the International Vincentian Family for Lebanon.
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Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
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Know Someone Facing Eviction?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
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Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
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...
End Homelessness Throughout The World
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 23, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections
One of the four common projects that Fr. Tomaž Mavrič has encouraged members of the Vincentian Family to participate in during this 400th Anniversary year is a project to end homelessness throughout the world, which includes caring for refugees, migrants, street...
I Care About Homelessness: #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Mary Ann Campellone is a Vincentian of Wherever. Of Philadelphia to be exact. She's taken the mission of Vincent -- learned at her parish in Philadelphia -- deeply into her work situation at Mercy Career and Technical High School. Combining it with the charism of the...
Four Lessons: Responding to the Homelessness Crisis
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...
Who are the Homeless? #IamVincent
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....