by sjs | Jan 17, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Rev. Peter Le Jacq, medical doctor and Maryknoll Missioner will deliver a speech, Building a Civilization Without Borders, on January 28, during St. John’s University’s Founder’s Week celebration. Le Jacq, has served during his career in various... by sjs | Jan 15, 2008 | Vincentian Family
A community of the Sisters of Charity in Ohio has developed a new DVD, “Extravagent Love: The Vocation of the Sisters of Charity”, to help publicize and expand its vocation outreach. According to the Catholic Telegraph, The 15-minute DVD is intended to... by sjs | Jan 13, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The need for reliable and inexpensive transportation poses a problem for many working poor, particularly in rural areas. The “Work-n-Wheels” program in Wisconsin is helping to meet that need by providing interest-free loans to people who wouldn’t... by sjs | Jan 9, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Community Action Partnership, aided by U.S. local, state and national leaders, has developed a campaign to reduce poverty. Its report offers action themes and specific strategies to help all those “who are vulnerable to poverty, economic deprivation, and... by sjs | Jan 6, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
With so many lacking health insurance in the U.S., and with declining federal health care funding, local groups are responding with various initiatives to address lack of access to health care at a grassroots level. Read the story.
