by annaread | Mar 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Seeing “dressed up” guests isn’t uncommon these days at soup kitchens in eastern Massachusetts, USA. The story includes coverage of the work of a Society of Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry in Middleboro. Read the article.
by annaread | Mar 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Forcing a person to choose between sleep and obeying laws that prohibit sleeping on the street: maybe that violates one of the rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution. San Diego, California USA has a task force taking a look at homelessness, and some folks...
by sjs | Mar 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
An Episcopal parish in Cincinnati is among those using Benefit Bank software to help people apply for tax credits and benefits for which they are eligible. The Benefit Bank is a “godsend” in an area where food pantries and other emergency assistance...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
CAIRO, Egypt, MARCH 10, 2008 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See urged the U.N. food and agriculture to focus on solutions to hunger that take into account both the material and spiritual dimensions of the person, says the Vatican. Speaking on behalf of the Holy See, the...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Christian Science Monitor has begun a 5 part series on ending poverty. A first step for the global poor – shatter six myths. …. (then) what is true about extreme poverty?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A former garment factory supervisor in Dhaka, Bangladesh has introduced the concept of the workplace-based daycare center to Bangladesh, persuading garment factory owners to provide low-cost childcare centers in their factories by demonstrating that workers become...
