Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
Bringing smiles to Tanzania with the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | October 24, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
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.
Building a Wider “We” in the Footsteps of Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Homeless Alliance | September 27, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
In the Famvin Homeless Alliance, we cannot forget that as we mark St Vincent’s day, yesterday was also the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
The FHA and the “Season of Creation”
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | September 26, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
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.”
Postponed: FHA Refugee Conference
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | September 19, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
After careful consideration, the FHA Team has decided to postpone the Conference to Spring 2022.
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Dominican Republic and Morocco join the ’13 Houses’ Campaign
by .famvin | Jun 5, 2022 | News
The Dominican Republic and Morocco have joined the “13 Houses” Campaign with two very different projects.
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Accompanying the Journey of a Refugee – Seville Conference, June 2022
by .famvin | May 29, 2022 | News
The Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance (FHA) is inviting all Vincentians to join us in accompanying refugees, internally displaced people and human trafficking victims in their journey to a safe place.
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“Accompanying the Journey of a Refugee to a Safe Place”: the FHA Invites the Vincentian Family to Attend its Second International Conference
by .famvin | May 24, 2022 | News
The main event will take place in Seville, Spain, from 7th-9th June. This time the type of homelessness addressed is that of refugees, internally displaced people and victims of human trafficking.
UK Government Appoints FHA Commission Member to Lead a Review into Rough Sleeping
by .famvin | Mar 15, 2020 | News
FHA Commission member Dame Louise Casey has been appointed by the UK Prime Minister to lead a review into rough sleeping in the country.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!
The UN Introduces Homelessness on the Agenda Thanks to Vincentian Advocacy
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 1, 2020 | News
The UN has adopted the first resolution defining homelessness and asking countries to measure it.
Vincentians Helping to Develop Catholic Social Teaching on Homelessness
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 16, 2020 | News
Members of the Famvin Homeless Alliance and the wider Vincentian Family are helping to develop Catholic Social Teaching in the area of homelessness.
Collaboration Works! – Good News
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Demonstrations of the power of collaboration in systemic change.
From Lebanon to Rwanda – In Solidarity with Refugees
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 2, 2020 | News
With the meeting the Famvin Rwanda committee we hope, with God’s grace, that good plans will be made to shelter more homeless people.
Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
by Anja Bohnsack | Jan 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
Diaries of a Vincentian: I Know
by Anja Bohnsack | Dec 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
He looked at me with tears in his eyes and without the need for any words they seemed to quietly, pleadingly ask me, ‘Why?’
Historic Meeting of Over 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, News
For the first time, Superiors and Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family will meet in Rome, Italy from January 8 to 12, 2020.