by annaread | Apr 14, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
In the seemingly endless drought in Australia, some volunteers with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul see an opportunity to offer some fun distraction for youth and their families. At the same time, they plan to pread the word about support services offered by...
by annaread | Apr 14, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Billings, Montana USA Gazette describes the impact of increasing food and gas prices on the poor — and includes a sidebar about how to help. A representative of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul describes one problem succinctly: “Most of them have...
by annaread | Apr 10, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
It’s a discouraging time for non-profit agencies like the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. A director of community relations and development for the Society in South Bend, Indiana USA reconsidered her situation recently when she went to work. Read her...
by annaread | Apr 8, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Last Sunday, April 6, the 132nd Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul under Mangalore Central Council began its work. Read the brief story and see the photo.
by annaread | Apr 8, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A member of Parliament in Sierra Leone recently held a constituency meeting at which he announced his intention to work with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and others to seek help especially for poor and orphaned children. Read the story.
by annaread | Apr 7, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Nick Lewison weighed 2.4 pounds when he was born ten and a half weeks early. Now in his 20s, he needs a lot of help with daily activities, but he says that “As cerebral palsy limits your physical abilities, your body can be trained to work at St. Vincent de...
