by annaread | May 27, 2008 | Justice and Peace
Last week a blogger at a technology blog prodded the tech community to use “our social media super-powers to make a real difference in the world.” Some examples: use a blog to fundraise for disaster relief; promote charities on YouTube (famvin has made a...
by annaread | May 23, 2008 | Justice and Peace
A heirloom seed sanctuary supported by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Vincent de Paul is a finalist for the Canadian Environment Awards is a project. The sanctuary specializes in “open-pollinated” seeds, seeds that allow a bio-diversity generally...
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Carol Keehan, DC, President of the Catholic Health Association, spoke on “Health Care and the 2008 Presidential Elections: Whose Voice is not at the Table?” at the 24th annual week-long workshop for Catholic Healthcare Administrators sponsored by St....
by sjs | May 17, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Every day, Catholic Charities agencies see the faces of the poor across America, and we know firsthand how race and poverty are interconnected,†say Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA. In 2006, the poverty rate for African Americans was 24.3%...
by annaread | May 15, 2008 | Justice and Peace
A plan designed to encourage use of solar energy is, in effect, a regressive tax, according to the manager of policy and research for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Victoria (Australia). Solar energy is a good idea; having poor households subsidize richer...
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Office of the Superior General asked that this notice soliciting input on Food Security for group of Catholic-inspired NGO’s and Religious Institutes be placed on the famvin web site. Please note that they request input by May 14. Rome 24.4.08 Dear Friends,...
