On 1 January 2026, the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) began an exciting new chapter as it became part of Depaul International.
Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
A New Dawn for Homelessness Services in Ukraine
Depaul Ukraine, together with the Vincentian Family, has opened transitional housing near Kyiv for people experiencing homelessness, displaced persons, veterans, and former prisoners, offering shelter, documentation, psychosocial support, and paths toward dignified reintegration.
Raising Hope in Canada: St. Vincent’s on Huron Affordable Housing Project in London, Ontario
St. Vincent’s on Huron, a Society of St. Vincent de Paul project in London, Ontario, will provide safe, affordable housing for 120 people, especially single older women, newcomers, and working families. Now part of the 13 Houses Campaign, it is moving forward with strong community support and will open in 2027.
Depaul Group and the 13 Houses Campaign of the Famvin Homeless Alliance
A story of collaboration that transforms lives.
Housing in the Slum: a New Beginning for a Brave Single Mother in Costa Rica
The story below is an example of how housing and support for livelihood can be life-changing for a woman and her children.
A Renewed “Yes” That Builds Homes and Restores Hope: The Daughters of Charity and the 13 Houses Campaign
Each March 25, the Daughters of Charity renew their “yes” to serve people experiencing poverty. Through the 13 Houses Campaign with the FamVin Homeless Alliance, they provide housing, dignity, and hope worldwide—transforming lives across continents through concrete acts of Vincentian charity.
A Jubilee of Hope, a Project with a Twist: Tonga’s 13 Houses Project
What began as a simple plan to help one family rebuild their home has grown into something much larger for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Tonga. Through the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s 13 Houses Jubilee Project, the team was able to extend support to four families
A New Home, a New Beginning for Nadia and Her child in Western Sydney, New South Wales
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has been a proud partner of the 13 Houses Campaign since its inception. As part of the Jubilee Project, the Society recently purchased a modern two-bedroom unit in Western Sydney, providing a safe, stable, and welcoming home for Nadia and her child.
A Table of Dignity: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Poor with Vincentian Support
Pope Leo XIV shared lunch with 1,300 poor and marginalized guests in the Vatican for the World Day of the Poor. The meal emphasized dignity and welcome. Behind the scenes, the Vincentian Family played a key role in organizing and serving, reflecting its global mission to accompany and uplift those in need.
