“Systemic Change: Sowing Seeds of Hope”

Vincentian Family Gathering

APRIL 16 – 19, 2009
The Retreat Center at St. John’s
Plymouth, Michigan.

Systemic change: “To change the situation of those living in poverty, we take the whole reality into account. We intervene in a way that the whole system is altered.”
GOALS:
As the Vincentian Family, we will:

• Listen and share stories about the plight of those living in poverty, especially as it relates to
  training and employment in today’s economic climate
• Learn how to begin to bring about systemic change against overwhelming odds
• Engender hope

Meeting Registration Fee: $145.00—includes all meals and full Gathering attendance
Tour of Local, Innovative Programs that address Re—Employment & Training

All members of the Vincentian Family are welcome!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Allison Boisvert is a Social Justice Minister for Pax Christi Catholic Community. Prior to this position she worked for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for 23 years. She began her career as an entry level worker and retired from the agency as a Senior Director in charge of all housing and emergency services for the homeless. During her time at Catholic Charities she was privileged to build nine housing programs. Ms. Boisvert was a single mother and welfare recipient and has a deep appreciation for what it takes to rise from poverty and maintain self sufficiency in the middle class.

MORE TO COME: Details on room rates at St. John’s and how to Register online or by mail