by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
As Christmas arrives with a seasonal reminder to look out for the less fortunate, investors are finding a growing range of options for helping without a handout. Every morning Diane Reese can’t wait to find out whether her 782 hand-picked business partners –...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2007 | Featured, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Stories of Systemic Change(This marks the third in a series of 10 Vincentian family projects that will be described by Fr. Robert Maloney, Chair of the Systemic Change initiative in the Vincentian Family.) 3. Stressing strong individual, family and social discipline,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A long time friend of famvin, herself blind, is shutting down other activities in order to concentrate on fostering access for other visually impaired persons. Some 10 years ago she tutored me online for a few weeks before I learned of her disability. As we move from...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to a Boston Globe story heat is a casualty in foreclosures. As Boston buildings are taken over by mortgage firms, tenants face slow repairs of systems and limited fuel deliveries. New landlords – mortgage companies often based in other states –...
by sjs | Dec 20, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The U.N. has issued World Youth Report 2007, examining the challenges facing the 1.2 billion youths between the ages of 15 and 25. Despite better access to education than prior generations, poverty and labor market challenges have made the transition to adulthood...
by annaread | Dec 19, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
DePaul University professor Sister Frances Ryan, D.C. has received the Alexian Award of Excellence in recognition of her efforts to help the Alexian Brothers obtain a site on which to build permanent housing for homeless people who have HIV/AIDS. Read more.