by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Areopostal is offering what amount to a win-win benfiting homeless teens. Last year they collected over 200,000 pairs and donors got a 25% discount on purchase of a new pair. “Welcome to the third annual Teens for Jeans drive, the campaign that empowers YOU to...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Some practical suggestion on how and what to give the homeless. E.g 1) Give warmth, 2) Give protection, 3), 4) Give joy and 5) Give understanding. Visit this San Francisco Chronicle article by an internist physician for some very practical insights and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“… The Daughters of Charity Service for Persons with Intellectual Disability recognises that each person possesses a unique dignity and potential.”<
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Ruben Rodriguez has taken on a position that has been held by Daughters of Charity for more than a century — that of chairman of the board of Bridgeport’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Rodriguez succeeds former board chairwoman Sister Louise Gallahue...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one for whom there was no room in the inn “The Seldom Seen Acting Company”, composed of entirely of homeless persons, gives voice to those for whom there is no room in the inn today. The troupe was featured...
