by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2014 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
In “Making Time”,  Mike Clark, the Executive Director of the Germantown Systemic Change Initiative,  reflects on his personal experiences in making time for a project to which he is deeply committed. He writes “I leave conferences organized by the...
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Donate dorm furnishings at the end of the year. Here is a link to 5 ways to help others rather than throwing out dorm furnishing. Niagara University has its own version of an educational garage sale.. 2 Good 2 Toss.  initiative raised nearly $1,500 last year. All...
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Famvin has just received word that  Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM, tireless and innovative pioneer in ministry with the homeless around the world died from an apparent heart attack. Well-known for his work in the garbage dumps in the Phillipines and the International...
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
You don’t build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. “The government would like us to believe that...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines… Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon....
