by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2011 | Disasters and Responses, Uncategorized, Vincentian Family
A TV News video clip explains that the St Vincent de Paul Society will be given $10 million from the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal to distribute to Queensland’s disaster victims. The Society could determine how much was given, and for what purpose. The...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2011 | Vincentian Family
For the second straight year, St. John’s has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2011 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to the website Spotlight on Poverty here’s the lesson from the recent political fight in Milwaukee: when democracy decides, paid sick days and working people win. A second lesson: when corporate lobbyists interfere in the democratic process, low-wage workers...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2011 | Justice and Peace
The Phoenix VIncent de Paul Society asks that question on this Memorial Day weekend in the US. You can share your stories either on their (SVdP2U) site or this site (use the  famvin”Comment” button) regardless of where this person served or in what...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The following is an overview of decisions taken by the international SVDP at a meeting held on 4 May 2011.. A total amount of  € 122,334 has been pledged for 10 projects in 7 countries during this meeting, which brings the amount of aid given by CIAD so far in 2011 to...
