Voice of the Poor

The myths and realities of Thanksgiving

by | November 26, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

The myths and realities of Thanksgiving – The pilgrims and Native Americans who celebrated the first Thanksgiving have a lot in common with the migrants of today.

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Did our work change after the elections?

by | November 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Did our work change after the elections? The issues of the people we serve are still the same: generational poverty, job loss, minimum wage, homelessness, lack of documented status, etc. Inspired by the teaching of the Church, our advocacy will persevere, trying to remove the obstacles that keep people in poverty. Their needs seem only to grow larger as time passes.

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Vincentian Family seeks collaboration for children fleeing violence

by | August 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace | 1 Comment

"Surely, the Lord hears the cry of the Poor. Our job is to make Congress hear it too" writes Giulio Grecchi of the SVDP Voice of the Poor Committee The humanitarian crisis at our Southern Border, while overshadowed in the news by recent violent events elsewhere,...
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“I’m just one person. What can I do?”

by | July 16, 2014 | Justice and Peace | 0 Comments

“I have a passion for the issues that face those we visit. And I know that advocacy would help. But I’m just one person. What can I do?” Jack Murphy, Atlanta, GA, National Voice Of the Poor Chair voices the concern and offers a Vincentian response…. Just one person can make a difference.

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