by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Canberra Times of Australia  features comments  St Vincent de Paul Society marketing and fundraising director Mark Thompson about “Digital fundraising the way of the future”. Young people are becoming more charitable online than offline, because they...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It was a damp February morning as I stood in Line at a local Subway store. It was close to noon and getting busy. For years I regularly purchased Tim Horton cards for handouts. Recently, I discovered the Subway and found I could get a 12″ Sub for six dollars. ...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
For 10 years, the SSVP has been fighting against loneliness and isolation. This new type of poverty affects all generations and all walks of life. During these times of recession, volunteers convey a message of hope, demonstrating their faith through their willingness...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The National President of the St. Vincent dePaul Society USA writes… The Farm Bill Is Coming Up for a Vote in the House Oppose Drastic Cuts to Hunger Programs – Take Action! The House is expected to begin voting on the 2013 Farm Bill this...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Australian St. Vincent de Paul Society presents a video animation that demonstrates the value of its early intervention in a process that could lead to family disintegration and multiple individuals being in crisis. Visit http://www.vinnies.org.au and see how you...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
This striking image which I entitle “Chapel of the Homeless” is one of the graphics from the Sidney Morning Herald’s story about the upcoming SVDP-sponsored CEO Sleepout on behalf of the homeless in Australia. The story...
