by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2011 | Vincentian Family
In the spirit of the above feature about the CAPWIZ tool of the Society of St. Vncent de Paul give voice to those who have no lobby and  reflect on these two CAPWIZ Alerts from the National Council of SVdP. 1. Capwiz Alert from the National President of the Society of...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2011 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
With powerful lobbies spending enormous sums to ensure that the industries they represent are heard it is more important than ever to ask who is lobbying for the least among us? With everyone clamoring for a voice at the tables of power who notices the Dives...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sr Pat Connolly DC writes the November feature for the Faith and Justice blog about the UNÂ Millennium Development Goals from the perspective of her work at the UN. The Center for FaithJustice, with roots in the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, has...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
For working people who have low incomes, getting earned income tax credits and refunds back quickly during tax season is a priority. Many private, for-profit tax preparation businesses charge filing fees and refund anticipation loans. But fees and loans like these...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia will continue its push for a major overhaul of the support payment system during Anti-Poverty Week 2011. Chief Executive Officer, Dr John Falzon, says if the Government really wants to address poverty it can...