Noel was at home, looking forward to a quiet Christmas with his little dog, Rosie, when he got the crushing news from his landlord — Noel had to leave his home…
Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
Bringing smiles to Tanzania with the “13 Houses” Campaign
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
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.
What if the 13 Houses Campaign Was Not Only About “13 Houses”?
An update on the first six months of the “13 Houses” Campaign, which stands as a metaphor for all those actions that aim to provide persons who are homeless with safety, community, warmth, hope, and a future.
A New Vincentian Project for the Care of the Homeless in Madrid (Spain)
Following the example of the young founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and of Sr. Rosalie Rendu, DC, the Society and the Daughters of Charity continue walking the streets with the intention of helping those who are most needy. Today, following the example...
A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: But What Can I Do About It? Is This a Helpless Plea, Questing Request or Call to Action?
Yes! There is so much to be done every day! It’s tempting to forgive inertia or procrastination about finding out about yet another thing! ‘If there is a patron saint of implementation, it is our own St. Vincent. Always suspicious of pure ideas untethered to concrete...
International Coordinator of the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance Visits Chile
Mr. Mark McGreevy visited Chile from April 28 to May 5 to sign an agreement between the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance and the State of Chile, to help people who are homeless.
Great Britain’s Ambitious 13 Houses Plans
The Vincentian Family in Great Britain is collaborating to plan “13 Houses” projects across the country, and beyond. The ambitious Vincentian spirit is truly alive in the United Kingdom!
“To Be Outside”: A “Spiritual” Experience!
“Lazarus, come out! Jesus cried out (John 11, 43).” However, what does it mean “to be outside”?Summary of Mgr. Bruno-Marie DUFFÉ speech.
Laudato Si’ and Homelessness
One of the most important documents this century, Laudato si’ links climate change to poverty more powerfully than perhaps any previous assessment.
A View from India – The Vincentian Congregation and the 13 Houses Campaign
The Coordinator of the Famvin Homeless Alliance visited India, and reflects on the work of the Vincentian Congregation and the Vincentian Service Society.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
