by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
DePaul University collaborates with Depaul International, a UK charity,  to  assist policymakers and those who deliver services to the homeless to end homelessness. The Institute for Global Homelessness, will be based in Chicago at DePaul University, the country’s...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
To coincide with St Vincent de Paul’s feast day, Depaul International working to support people who are homeless is excited to announce the launch of Depaul International Week 2013 – Sept. 23-30. Depaul International Week will be celebrated across Ireland,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Perhaps an unlikely pairing of topics. But the Center for Financial Inclusion describes how these concepts can be dynamically related. Â “If you want your message to be heard, go to where your intended audience is. If that intended audience is teenagers in the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
FINAL DOCUMENT FOR THE SYMPOSIUM On Wise Stewardship of the Assets of the Vincentian Family                  From August 9-11, seventy-two members of the Vincentian Family from every continent met in Paris to reflect on Vincentian management of the patrimony of those...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
What good is SNAP? The SNAP Alumni project champions successful Americans — citizens who once received food stamps and are now leaders in the arts, government, business, sports and education. With a temporary lift from this government program that continues to help...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A creative idea from Australia – St Vincent de Paul Society’s online tool can help households save up to $700 off annual electricity bills. HOUSEHOLDERS can save up to $700 a year on their electricity and gas bills by using a new online tool to select the...