by annaread | Apr 23, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Today two interesting stories about Society of Saint Vincent de Paul thrift stores hit online news sources: Life is now a steal, about increases in shoplifting perhaps being related to rising costs of living; Old clothes make new fashion, a novel way of recycling... by annaread | Apr 17, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
It is hard to know where to begin the story of gathering some of the US Vincentian Family in New Orleans last week. There are many signs of hope. Rebuilding and building anew is underway. People are returning. The presence of a gathering such as the Vincentian... by annaread | Apr 14, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In Manitowoc, Wisconsin USA the 175th anniversary of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is being celebrated with a week of special activities. “Spirituality first,” says a board member. The district president emphasized outreach to the needy and added,... by annaread | Apr 9, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has an initiative to reconnect low-income absent fathers with their children. Fathers receive help with parenting skills, employment and job skills training, and much more. Read about the Father to Father... by annaread | Apr 6, 2008 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A director of an economic research center spoke last week about how, at a time there is more need for services, funding sources often decrease. A Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Douglas, Arizona USA already sees this happening. Read the story. by annaread | Apr 1, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
That’s what a 25 year old woman says about St. Jude’s Women’s Recovery Center, a project of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Louisville, Kentucky USA. Read the story (.pdf)