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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
After a hurricane, a new home
The 600 square foot building was far too small, but the Sacred Heart Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Punta Gorda, Florida did not welcome its being wiped out by Hurricane Charley before fundraising was complete for a new building. The funds were...
At home in time for the holidays
In Fargo North Dakota USA a woman has walked a long, difficult road into a miracle: a home of her own. She is moving from transitional housing provided by a conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul into a permanent place to live: "I am moving in with nothing,...
Videos from Madagascar liturgies
AOL Video has several videos right now with the title "Messe du père PEDRO". These are simply snippets of songs sung by a very large assembly gathered in a building which might look familiar to those who have seen photos of ministry in Madagascar. About Père Pedro...
Blogging in Indonesian
Even if you don't read Indonesian, the Web log of Rm. Murjiyono, CM has a terrific slide show.  Note: sound begins automatically when the page loads. Visit the blog.
Responding to world shortage of healthcare workers
The world-wide shortage of healthcare workers has reached crisis proportions, according to Dr Francis Omaswa of Global Health Workforce Alliance. The Alliance is now beginning to shift its emphasis from raising awareness to implementing solutions. Read about it at the...
Forbes runs article on RX program
Forbes Magazine has published an Associated Press article about the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati Ohio USA. It includes comments from the pharmacy director Mike Espel, who worked formerly for the city as a health department pharmacy director....
Gift from “Angela’s Ashes” author
Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, has a new book coming out in time for Christmas. It tells a story of his mother, Angela, as a little girl who encounters an outdoor nativity scene. The Limerick conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will benefit from...
“The most effective way we can help a homeless person”
Speaking at a St Vincent de Paul Society’s Breaking the Cycle conference, Professor Ian Webster told attendees, "The most effective way we can help a homeless person is to make that person understand that you’re interested in their story." Read the article. Hat...
1st anniversary of homeless project draws praise, plans to expand
On the first anniversary of the Homeless Outreach Team in San Mateo County, California team members feel fairly satisfied with results. The project pairs local government entities including the police department with nonprofit agencies, including a local Society of St...
Can Microfinance Change the World?
That is the title of Freedom from Hunger's 2007 annual report, which details that organization's progress in transforming the lives of the poor through microfinance, combined with other high-impact services, such as education and health protection services. Read the...
