by annaread | Nov 20, 2007 | Formation
Frank McCourt, author of Angela’s Ashes, has a new book coming out in time for Christmas. It tells a story of his mother, Angela, as a little girl who encounters an outdoor nativity scene. The Limerick conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will benefit...
by annaread | Nov 20, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Speaking at a St Vincent de Paul Society’s Breaking the Cycle conference, Professor Ian Webster told attendees, “The most effective way we can help a homeless person is to make that person understand that you’re interested in their story.” Read the...
by annaread | Nov 19, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
On the first anniversary of the Homeless Outreach Team in San Mateo County, California team members feel fairly satisfied with results. The project pairs local government entities including the police department with nonprofit agencies, including a local Society of St...
by annaread | Nov 18, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The October, 2007 bulletin of the Vincentian Marian Youth is now available in a .pdf file. The lead article asks: Are all Associations of Vincentian spirituality united by a very close relationship? Look at the bulletin.
by annaread | Nov 18, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This week’s post on systemic change makes it timely to mention a page with a number of links to current statistics about hunger. Visit the page: Hunger Facts.
