by sjs | Nov 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
A new research paper by Harvard Professor Elaine C. Kamarck addresses how the Internet has enhanced productivity in government run anti-poverty programs and bridged physical and market isolation gaps prevalent in poor populations. “Poverty has gone hand in hand... by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The president of the nation’s largest nonprofit hospital system warned of fear-mongering sinking another effort to overhaul the nation’s health care system. Sister Carol Keehan DC said “pseudo health reform” — including health savings... by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Cooking classes are so popular at the Matthew Talbot hostel (a work of the St Vincent de Paul Society) that the modest kitchen is always packed tight with homeless men keen to learn how to prepare hearty dishes such as butter chicken. Sidney Morning Herald by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The recycling program at Escanaba (Michigan) St. Vincent de Paul earned the organizational Recycler of the Year while George Semmens, Escanaba, was named individual Recycler of the Year. From January to mid-September the warehouse shipped out more than 766,000 pounds... by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
(Zenit.org) The current global financial crisis goes beyond bad economic practices to the realm of ethics and moral codes, says the Holy See representative at the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore. He called for greater subsidiarity, accountability and... by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, who succeeded Cardinal Sin as Manila archbishop in 2003, set up a housing ministry and appointed Father Atilano Fajardo as coordinator. The Vincentian priest is among Church representatives who sit on the interagency committees for...
