by annaread | Feb 19, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For ten years residents of seven Mississippi, USA counties have had access to free prescriptions because of a pharmacy operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The newspaper article touts the fact that not even Hurricane Katrina could deter the determined...
by annaread | Feb 19, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In Sydney, Australia, it’s the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul on the front line of service to the homeless. They are improving educational services by expanding to a new building, to be called the Ozanam Learning Centre — but their success is already...
by sjs | Feb 16, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Findings that poverty has long-term adverse effects on brain development highlight the need for early intervention. “The earlier you intervene [to counteract the impact of poverty], the better the outcome in the end, because the brain loses its plasticity...
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...
by annaread | Feb 14, 2008 | Evangelization, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Need and desire. That’s what the “One at a Time” scholarship program of a Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Arizona looks for. The program provides more than scholarship money; it also provides guidance. Read the story.
by annaread | Feb 10, 2008 | Evangelization, News
A haircutting “disciple”? Yes, that’s what a local paper called an associate of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception. She’s one of the volunteers who gives free haircuts each Tuesday afternoon in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Read...
