Homelessness
Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 8 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
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Online Event: “Hidden Homelessness: From Trauma to Empowerment”
by .famvin | Mar 10, 2021 | News
Online event exploring “Hidden Homelessness,” women living in insecure housing often because of situations of violence.
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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.”
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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.
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...
Educated and Homeless: Cheryl’s Story of Survival
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 6, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A former case manager shares about reality of mental illness and finding oneself homeless. At the height of her career, Cheryl was a case manager working for a mental health agency in Juneau, Alaska. She had two degrees from Northern Arizona University under her belt...
A bishop experiences homelessness for 36 hours
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The headline cried "Saskatoon bishop tries out homelessness for 36 hours in charity challenge". It caught my attention. Perhaps because Father Pat Griffin eloquently reminded us recently that Vincent felt the pain for the poor... and they knew that. An undeniable...
Francis models pastoral care of the homeless
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2016 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis not only raises consciousness about those who are homeless but in so many ways models comprehensive pastoral care of the homeless. After reading the following what questions does it raise for Vincentian Family ministries with the homeless. The Pope’s...
What It’s Like To Be Homeless and Lose Everything
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A great vinFormation resource teaches what it’s like to be homeless and lose everything. Hobson's choice* is the literary way of saying one has no choice at all. The only option you have is the one that is being offered to you. We have all found ourselves in such...
Asking for spare change
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
How should I handle being asked for spare change? The homeless Hub asks “What is the best and most respectful way to handle someone who is asking for spare change? I am often approached by someone asking for spare change while I sit at a red light and I find it...
Depaul Street Corners presents both sides of homelessness
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2015 | News
Depaul Street Corners presents both sides. Quite literally, "there is another side to the story". (Be sure you study the picture!) There is a clever new campaign launched for Depaul Nightstop, a service that matches up homeless young people with volunteers who are...