The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.
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.
How do we measure global homelessness?
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
Can Dickens Teach Us Homeless Advocacy?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?” Who hasn’t read it, or heard it or seen it on stage or screen?
Embracing the homeless in a network of charity!
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Nov 28, 2021 | News
We are celebrating three years of the “13 Houses” Campaign!
Homeless Persons and “Listening”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?
Father Pedro Opeka, CM Nominated for Council of Europe Award
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Nov 14, 2021 | News
Father Pedro Opeka, CM has been nominated to the Raoul Wallenberg Award of the Council of Europe.
The “13 Houses” Campaign Already Changing Lives in Ireland
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Oct 31, 2021 | News
Noel was at home, looking forward to a quiet Christmas with his little dog, Rosie, when he got the crushing news from his landlord — Noel had to leave his home…
Bringing smiles to Tanzania with the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Oct 24, 2021 | News
For this widow and mother of four living in Mtindu, Tanzania, the Campaign has represented a chance for a new beginning and a better life for herself and her children.
Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”
Welcoming New DePaul International CEO, Matthew Carter
by DePaul International | Oct 17, 2021 | News
Matthew joined Depaul International as CEO in September 2021, bringing with him over thirty years of experience working across the international humanitarian sector.
The FHA and the “Season of Creation”
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Sep 26, 2021 | News
Pope Francis’ words have been inspiring the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance since its inception four years ago, and they have become even more relevant as the Christian Family celebrates the “Season of Creation.”