by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A new website and mobile app looks at your purchases and determines the amount of forced labor that’s gone into everything you own. The number may surprise you. It’s not easy to be a socially responsible consumer. Even if you buy mostly local products and... by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
On 23-25 September 2011 the five national subsidiaries of Depaul International celebrated the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul by launching their first Homeless Awareness Weekend. The goals of the weekend are to raise international awareness of the issue of... by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Can they top this? The 2010 Friends of the Poor Walk attracted more than 17,600 friends, and raised more than $1.4 million in over 200 locations. In preparation for the feast of Vincent the St. Vincent de Paul Society hopes to do better under the banner of “Walk... by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A 50 second YouTube video spells out the difference when the car is donated to the SVDPUSA. It can mean food for a family four for a month, a child’s nutrition of  four months, medication for a handicapped person for two years. The SVDP National Vehicle Donation... by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Archbishop Dolan Asks Nation’s Clergy To Preach On Poverty, Educate And Advocate For Poor And Jobless (USCCB). He urged bishops and other Catholic clergy nationwide to bring the issue of poverty into their homilies. He also underscored the need for educational and... by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Charities USA sponsored the National Poverty Summit which brought together national leaders, local experts, practitioners, volunteers, advocates, academics and others to advance the work that needs to be done to reduce poverty in America and in our world. The...
