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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Getting out the word about winter warmth
For 18 years the Ozanam Centre in Niagara, Ontario Canada has served a hot midday meal and also provides a refuge of warmth. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul-sponsored agency still finds some frustration that people are unaware of its services. Read the article.
SSVDP funds life-changing scholarships
Need and desire. That's what the "One at a Time" scholarship program of a Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Arizona looks for. The program provides more than scholarship money; it also provides guidance. Read the story.
From the Miraculous Medal Welcome Center
The international site for the Daughters of Charity has a 175th anniversary message from the Welcome Center at rue du Bac: We are astonished, not only by the thousands of pilgrims from all over the world who come to the “Medal Office" or visit the Chapel, but also...
A careful look at a newcomer
Here's a report about Planet Aid, which collects 70 million pounds of donated clothing each year. Less than 30% of its income on charitable programs. By contrast, the article reports that 96% of revenues of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (Pittsburgh USA) go to...
Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati announce 2008 Elizabeth Seton Award
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati recently named two women as recipients of the Congregation's highest honor. The service of Gertrude (Dot) Keininger and Xuan Van Nguyen totals more than 90 years. Read the story.
$1.2 million to Baltimore SSVDP housing program
Last year the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Baltimore began a "housing first" program: making housing the top priority in anti-poverty efforts. Now the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the program funds to expand. Read the story.
“Clear” way to benefit the homeless
A fund-raiser and a recycling initiative, Aurora Glass makes drawer pulls, sun catchers, vases and more (right: an ornament). The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Oregon saw opportunity in a "mountain of glass" near a freeway -- this is what happened.
Plans for US celebration of SSVDP 175th
The Saint Louis Review Online has a summary of plans by the United States' National Council for celebration of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul's 175th anniversary in April. Read the article.
Why he needed guards
The good reasons for Rodolfo Lozada to place himself in the protective custody of Daughters of Charity in the Philippines are well explained in this article.
Vincentian Spiritual Companioning
Mary McCormick, Mary Ann Daly, and Regina Bechtle (pictured at left), Sisters of Charity of New York, led an evening on Vincentian Spiritual Companioning last Thursday evening, Feb. 7, 2008, at LeGras Hall, Mount St. Vincent, Bronx, NY. 30 people attended, including 4...
