The FHA was launched with the goal of ending homelessness, one house at a time. That’s what moved Ana María Escaño in Malitbog (Southern Leyte) in the Philippines, to launch the “Just One House” project.
Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
A new Beginning for Families affected by the Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
by Javier F. Chento | October 6, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
A significant milestone was reached as 32 families affected by the devastating Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala received the deeds to their new homes.
A Desire to Help and Transform the Lives of the Poorest
by Elspeth Robinson | September 22, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
In 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda.
2023 Impact Report: over 124,800 People Experiencing Homelessness Supported Across the Globe by DePaul International
by DePaul International | August 12, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
2023 saw levels of homelessness continue to grow in nearly every country across the globe. As you’ll read in this report, the ongoing commitment of the Depaul Group to address the challenges this presents and support some of the most marginalised in society is unwavering.
Webinar: “Understanding Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs)
Over 70 people join the first webinar on the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 8, 2021 | News
Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Aug 1, 2021 | News
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.
Closing of the International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Rome, 2018
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 1, 2018 | News
Without a doubt, the international conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, that took place in Rome from November 26 to 28, has been very fruitful.
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Day 2 (Nov 27)
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 30, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Summary of Day 2 of the Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference held in Rome, Italy from November 26-28, 2018.
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Day 1 (Nov 26)
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 29, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Summary of Day 1 of the Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference held in Rome, Italy from November 26-28, 2018.
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Rome, November 26-28
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 26, 2018 | News
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance will take place in Rome (Italy) over three days on November 26-28, 2018, with approximately 100 participants from across the world. The Conference brings together Vincentian experts in homelessness to...
In Rio de Janeiro, a Sculpture of a Homeless Christ has been Installed
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 24, 2018 | News
The statue of Christ the Redeemer, with open arms, is no longer the only representation of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). On November 18, a sculpture of the Son of God was installed with a representation not very common in society, but which is well-known by the...
Homeless Projects – Province of Our Lady of the Mission – Daughters of Charity
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 21, 2018 | Daughters of Charity, News
Sister Maria Isabel informed us that: On October 22 we received a letter from our Superioress General about ‘Famvin Alliance with homeless people.’ In our Province, we have two projects with the homeless. The first one is in Asunción, Paraguay, in the Sagrada Familia...
The Vincentian Spirit of Medellín
by Denise El-Khoury | Nov 6, 2018 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
‘Go to the poor,’ he said. St Vincent didn’t wait for the poor to come knocking. He was proactive in his charity. Sometimes people don’t want to ask for help. Sometimes people can’t ask for help, even though they need it. But St Vincent circumvented that, saying you...
This Is NOT an Appeal for Funds – Just Prayer
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!
Opening of the First 13 Houses Campaign Project for Homeless People
by Denise El-Khoury | Aug 25, 2018 | News
The first 13 Houses Campaign project for homeless people officially opened after renovation work was completed. The two-bedroom house lies in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, and is run by the Vincentian homelessness charity, Depaul USA. It will become home to an...