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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.
A Seed of Hope and Dignity in Liberia’s Slums
On September 14, 2025, the Toby family home was inaugurated in Liberia, as part of the “13 Houses” project. After years of living in a precarious hut, the family regains their dignity with a home and support to start a small business. Amid urban poverty and homelessness, this house stands as a symbol of hope, justice, and transformative solidarity.
In Tanzania, a Home Becomes a Tangible Sign of Hope
In Mpepai, Ruvuma region of Tanzania, the 13 Houses for the Jubilee project is about to complete a home for a vulnerable family of ten. They will move from a fragile mud shelter to a safe, sustainable house. The active involvement of the parents and children has strengthened their sense of belonging and hope for a dignified, stable future.
After the Fire: Empowering Parents, Protecting Childhood in “Pequeño Refugio”, Viña del Mar (Chile)
In the city of Viña del Mar, the Naciones Unidas Camp has emerged, which is a settlement made up mostly of migrant families. After the devastating fire of February 2024, these families were left without homes, but not without hope. Accompanied by the Vincentian Family and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, a new chapter began: reconstruction.
13 Houses Jubilee Project: Vincentians Spreading Hope
In response to Pope Francis’s call for the 2025 Jubilee to be a sign of hope, the Vincentian Family launched the 13 Houses Jubilee Project to combat homelessness across all continents, with initiatives providing housing, education, and support to vulnerable communities. These projects embody Christian charity and solidarity, offering dignity and stability while uniting global Vincentian efforts to foster a culture of hope.
A Home to Begin Again: AIC Projects in the ’13 Houses’ Campaign by the Famvin Homeless Alliance
Many AIC associations have taken part in the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s “13 Houses” Campaign, launched end of 2018 to offer as many people as possible a place to call home.
Water, Education and Dignity: a Story From Rural Cambodia
In many remote rural villages in Cambodia, access to clean water remains a daily struggle. Despite national progress in water and sanitation, entire communities still rely on unsafe sources such as ponds or shallow wells, and many face health challenges linked directly to poor water quality.
From Global Tools to Local Action: Building Advocacy Strategies to End Homelessness
Join this interactive online workshop designed for members of the Vincentian Family working to address homelessness, where you’ll learn to create a local advocacy strategy using the Empowering Change Toolkit. The session will include practical tools, peer feedback, and insights from Father Memo Campuzano, CM.
“13 Houses” Projects in Collaboration with the International Association of Charities (AIC)
Since the launch of the 13 Houses Campaign, the International Association of Charities (AIC) has embraced the initiative with enthusiasm, taking concrete steps to bring hope and security to those most in need.