by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity
Leavenworth Sisters meeting an unrecognized need – As the newscaster said many in Leavenworth did not realize their need for a homeless shelter. But Sister Vickie Perkins did and was instrumental in opening the city’s first homeless shelter. Click to play...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“This is me”… “I am a human being.” In their own words – we hear from several people helped by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Dayton. “Everyone else had given up on me. But the Vincent dePaul Society…”...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Pope Gives 400 Sleeping Bags to Rome’s Homeless – Most people celebrate their birthdays by receiving gifts, but Pope Francis did the opposite. Reminds one of Vincent’s rounds. According to Zenit.org… To celebrate his 78th birthday on...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul UK wins £1.6M grant for homeless youth – The Fair Chance Fund grant to support homeless and disadvantaged young people into housing, education and work recognizes and support the work of Depaul UK. Today, Kris Hopkins MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christmas gifts via Daughters of Charity Africa – The Daughters of Charity work throughout the world with people who are poor, marginalized and discriminated against. The Irish Province supports services in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso. If you would...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Dignity for the working poor at Christmas – Every Mom and Dad wants to give their children gifts at Christmas. For many parents the biggest hassle is fighting the crowds for that latest special gift that will light up their child’s eyes. But for others who...
