Online event exploring “Hidden Homelessness,” women living in insecure housing often because of situations of violence.
Homelessness
Empowering individuals and communities: reflections from Manila
by Laura Hillier | March 10, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Recognised as a form of homelessness by the Institute of Global Homelessness, slums are often characterised by overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic services.
From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 01
by Famvin Media Resources | January 21, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.
Migration and Homelessness in a Changing Climate
by Yasmine Cajuste | January 7, 2024 | News | 1 Comment
Migration and homelessness are interlinked, crossing paths in many ways.
From the basement to the hope of a new life
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Mar 7, 2021 | News
“We used to live in a basement, unhealthy, without the right conditions, we were suffering, mostly for our child.”
Wonder What Makes a Homeless Advocate Tick?
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.
Street Change: “Social” Strategies
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...
A global initiative of the Vincentian Family #famvin400
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...
The Things They Carry
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...
SVP Ireland Creates Hidden Homeless Estate Agency
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...
Housing for Homeless Students in Eugene, Oregon
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...
30 Years of Ministering to NYC’s Homeless Population
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 11, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity
One of our sisters (Sister Dorothy Gallant, SC) knew a Sister of Mercy (Sister Teresa Skehan, RSM) and they were very distressed with the homeless people that they would meet on the street who often had no one to talk to, people would walk around them, almost treat...
By 2007, Green was unemployed, homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 2, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
By 2007, Green was unemployed, homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. His wife moved back north. His children stopped talking to him. He wanted to die. In this startling narrative by Tony Abraham, we can really understand what it means to say #IamVincent. It also...
Laundry Trucks: Providing Homeless with Clean Clothing
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 30, 2016 | News
It seems like all types of mobile service trucks are popping up these days - starting long ago with the beloved ice cream truck and more recently food trucks, fashion trucks and now...laundry trucks? It's not your typical mobile service truck, but it serves a much...
Depaul USA Impact – A Short Film
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 2, 2016 | News
"So, I gave it a shot, took some weeks, but finally I arrived at Depaul House. And I thrived in that atmosphere because that's all I wanted to do. I wanted an opportunity to show myself that I could. I did pretty good. This system works with you and meeting you right...