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.”
Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
Three years working together to end homelessness
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | April 25, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
A new way of exploring the 13 Houses Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | April 18, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
Now you can explore the different projects of the 13 Houses Campaign on the VFHA’s new map.
The “St Vincent de Paul Village” Opens its Doors in Peru
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | April 11, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
55 people from eight families are now living in the first houses of the “Mitso Esperanza – Villa San Vicente de Paúl”, the St Vincent de Paul Village in Puerto Eten, Peru.
First 13 Houses project in Nigeria!
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | March 21, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
Meet Cecilia, the first beneficiary of the 13 Houses Campaign effort of the Vincentian Family in Nigeria.
Postponed: FHA Refugee Conference
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Sep 19, 2021 | News
After careful consideration, the FHA Team has decided to postpone the Conference to Spring 2022.
A new roof in Haiti with the Sisters of Charity
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 29, 2021 | News
Few countries around the world have been battered by natural disasters and History such as Haiti.
Hope for Venezuela’s Refugees | 13 Houses Campaign
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 16, 2019 | News
Peru has almost 1.8 million people in need of a home due to Structural economic causes along with discrimination, climate change and personal circumstances.
Against the Odds! | 13 Houses Campaign
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 23, 2019 | News
The 13 Houses Campaign aims to improve and transform the lives of 10,000 street homeless people, refugees, internally displaced people and slum dwellers in 3-5 years from 2018.
“I Used To Be Homeless”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.
Winter is Here! | 13 Houses Campaign
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 16, 2019 | News
What about the people that don’t have the luxury of little comforts that make the cold bearable? The scale of street homelessness is shattering.
The Vincentian Family in Mexico Delivers 15 Homes to Victims of Earthquakes
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 8, 2019 | News
Thanks to the Vincentian International Family and “13 houses” of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, we can continue rebuilding in Hueyapan.
A Drop That Makes a Difference
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 5, 2019 | News
What initially seemed like a journey towards safety would turn into a battle that left Kateryna, a single mother displaced by the conflict in Ukraine, desperate and in fear of losing her daughters.
Guatemala Project for Volcano Victims
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 29, 2019 | News
The Vincentian Family is collaborating on a new project to help families who lost their homes after a volcanic eruption in Guatemala.
Depaul USA Program for Homeless College Students
by .famvin | Jan 25, 2019 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul USA has been addressing what may be a hidden problem to the average American: homeless college students, and in Chicago they have started a homeless housing program called Dax designed just for students.
Famvin Homeless Alliance Newsletter #2
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 29, 2018 | News
Dear Vincentian, It is our great pleasure to send you the second edition of FHA Newsletter. May Christmas give peace and joy to our world, especially those persons who suffer and still experience homelessness. To access the full newsletter, click on the image...