by Beth | Oct 11, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The New York Times carries a front page story about the fading hopes for a national discussion on poverty in the wake of what people were reminded of by Katrina WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 – As Hurricane Katrina put the issue of poverty onto the national agenda, many... by Beth | Sep 29, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
WEST CHICAGO—Members of the Joliet diocesan council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul watched and applauded as Bishop Stanley G. Schlarman cut the ceremonial ribbon, marking the opening of the new affordable housing development for senior citizens in DuPage... by Beth | Sep 21, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Register-Guard of Oregon has a story about competition for junk that can help those who are poor.One person’s trash is another’s treasure for enterprising junk haulers By Susan Palmer The Register-Guard Published: Sunday, September 18, 2005 Call it... by Beth | Sep 21, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Speaking in support of the St Vincent De Paul’s call for an increase in the fuel allowance Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs Seán Crowe T.D. again called on Minister Brennan to Significantly up the allowance. “Since I highlighted this... by Beth | Sep 20, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Hospitals run by Sisters of Charity in South Carolina and Billings Montana are in the News.Providence Hospital Northeast has scaled back its expansion plans after state health officials last month rejected a request to add 50beds. The facility’s owner, Sisters of... by Beth | Sep 19, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Buried in a report… the $7 billion needed annually over the next decade to provide 2.6 billion people with access to clean water is less than Europeans spend on perfume, and less than Americans spend on elective corrective surgery. This investment would save an...
