The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.

by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 3 Comments
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.
by .famvin | September 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It seems to be difficult for society to see and recognize those men and women who are poor. To read more, download the eBook “St. Vincent de Paul and the ‘New Poor'” which is available in various formats.
by John Freund, CM | August 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | January 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
By identifying and bringing attention to those issues that are critical to those living in poverty and to the structures, societal and legislative, that cause and perpetuate poverty, VOP Vincentians can help communities and elected representatives to develop strategies and tactics that will provide the most effective and efficient mean to reduce or eliminate poverty.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This report, State of Homelessness USA 2014, uses the most recently available data from a variety of sources: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) offers a short 15 question quiz to test one's knowledge of poverty in the USA. How did you do? Then follow up with a 4 minute video tour to see what life looks like at the poverty line in the United States. "It’s one...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Fighting Hunger or Causing Hunger: A Mid-term Look at Wal-Mart’s $2 billion Commitment. On May 12, 2010, in the U.S. Capitol, Wal-Mart Vice Chairman Eduardo Castro Wright made a stunning announcement. His company would donate $2 billion in food and cash over a...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Poverty rates reflect ‘serious moral failure’ writes Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California, chair of the U.S. bishop’s anti-poverty program. (Washington Post Guest Voice) "For instance, over 46 million Americans live in poverty. That represents over 10 percent...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Kevin M. Ryan, President and CEO, Covenant House, writes... This headline immediately filled me with foreboding: "Homeless youth who died included four 17-year-olds." Now what, I thought? What horrible event had stolen away more of the young people we try to save,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to UNICEF, 23.1% of American children under the age of seventeen live in poverty, which makes the United States rank second out of thirty-five economically advanced countries ranked in that category. Romania ranks first, with 25.5% of children living in...