by annaread | Feb 17, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
“I’m an elder now and I need to really reconnect with the young,†says actor Lou Gossett Jr. In a wide-ranging discussion, he mentions the lifetime achievement award he received last night from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Los Angeles. Read the...
by annaread | Feb 15, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The AIC (Association of International Charity, known in the US as Ladies of Charities) has issued its call for for new projects in 2008 in the areas of community health care, cooperatives, and micro-credits. Read their Web page and visit the photo gallery of their...
by annaread | Feb 15, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Yesterday events were held throughout Arizona, USA to educate parents about the state-sponsored health insurance program for children. In the town of Kingman, volunteers from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul handed out information and helped with forms. Read the...
by annaread | Feb 14, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The February issue Vin-Views, the newsletter published by the FamVin World Youth Day committee, is now available in .pdf format. Get the newsletter. Hat tip to Tim Williams at Vincentians Australia News
by annaread | Feb 14, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For 18 years the Ozanam Centre in Niagara, Ontario Canada has served a hot midday meal and also provides a refuge of warmth. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul-sponsored agency still finds some frustration that people are unaware of its services. Read the...