DePaul University, in partnership with the Ruff Institute on Global Homelessness and the International Journal on Homelessness, hosted what may have been the largest-ever convening on global homelessness.
Homelessness
Rethinking homelessness: ‘connection and coordination’ seen as keys to fresh response
World Homeless Day: ‘Seeking safety- a journey from Nigeria’
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | October 23, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
We would like to share Feth’s story with you once again, so that her words can be a starting point for reflection, prayer and action at the service of those who suffer throughout the world.
Profiles In Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!
Diaries of Vincentian: Perú
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | October 16, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
In our case, it tells the story of a family – young parents and their two children- who, after living on the streets, now have a decent place to call home.
“Homelessness is a silent war on children”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really...
How Do You “Encounter” a Person Who Is Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 15, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
But you shouldn’t build up “talking to a homeless person” in your mind as something that’s vastly different from talking to any other kind of person.
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
Postponed: FHA Refugee Conference
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Sep 19, 2021 | News
After careful consideration, the FHA Team has decided to postpone the Conference to Spring 2022.
Why Does She Stay?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
A new roof in Haiti with the Sisters of Charity
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 29, 2021 | News
Few countries around the world have been battered by natural disasters and History such as Haiti.
Msgr Vitillo and Cardinal Czerny confirmed as keynote speakers for FHA Refugee Conference
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 22, 2021 | News
Monsignor Robert J Vitillo and Cardinal Czerny will headline the FHA Conference “Accompanying the Journey of a Refugee,” an event that will take place both in Seville (Spain) and online.
What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
Just one house to change a life
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 15, 2021 | News
The FHA was launched with the goal of ending homelessness, one house at a time. That’s what moved Ana María Escaño in Malitbog (Southern Leyte) in the Philippines, to launch the “Just One House” project.
Over 70 people join the first webinar on the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 8, 2021 | News
Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 1, 2021 | News
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.