by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“A Poverty Solution That Starts With a Hug” is how  NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF symbolizes implications of a report from the AMerican Academy of Pediatrics.  He concludes his reflection with a quote from Frederic Douglas  “It is easier to build strong children...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The website good.is presents a probing reflection on the value of “Pretend to be poor” experiments. Do such experiences give you a good glimpse into “the other side?” A new challenge called “Live Below the Line Week” started...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The St. VIncent de Paul Society in London has launched a “starter kit” costing £3 which it hopes will help homeless people in London to stay warm and maintain their hygiene. The Vinnie Pack, which was created by the St Vincent de Paul Society, contains...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
How is this for creativity? A special Christmas project for the Sisters of Charity (Halifax) Safe House. The Link below will take you to LifeWay Network Registry at Target where you will see a variety of different items at different price points to help us open...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
If you have ever looked closely at a letter from Depaul USA, you will have seen the tag line at the bottom, “Everyone should have a place to call home and a stake in their community” writes Charles Levesque Director of Depaul USA. That tag line is our...