by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“If we step outside ourselves we find poverty.”  – Pope Francis  Tuesday, December 2, 2014, marks “Giving Tuesday.” On this day, individuals are encouraged to support their favorite charities. Please consider showing your...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
How many can say 100% goes to intended charity? The Daughters of Charity International Project Services can! The graphic says it all. And 18,000 sisters serve in 94 countries in the world. Daughters of Charity International Project Services was established to help the...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2014 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sister Tracy Kemme, SC (Cincinnati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project. The Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project anticipated Pope Francis’ recent call  for...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Nine Ways to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving… or Christmas – Food Tank highlights ways for eaters and consumers to cut down on food waste while enjoying holiday favorites this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a good time to remember to be grateful for farmers,...
by Gary Stevens | Nov 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent – St Vincent de Paul Society’s Program Connects Workers and Local Companies Flying Fig restaurant owner and chef Karen Small know all too well  the perils of posting job openings on Craigslist or other...
by Gary Stevens | Nov 16, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle by Michelle Boyer and Gary Stevens. The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is housed in an impoverished area in downtown South Bend, Indiana. The neighborhood is plagued with high crime...
