by sjs | Nov 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
A new research paper by Harvard Professor Elaine C. Kamarck addresses how the Internet has enhanced productivity in government run anti-poverty programs and bridged physical and market isolation gaps prevalent in poor populations. “Poverty has gone hand in hand...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The recycling program at Escanaba (Michigan) St. Vincent de Paul earned the organizational Recycler of the Year while George Semmens, Escanaba, was named individual Recycler of the Year. From January to mid-September the warehouse shipped out more than 766,000 pounds...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
(Zenit.org) The current global financial crisis goes beyond bad economic practices to the realm of ethics and moral codes, says the Holy See representative at the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore. He called for greater subsidiarity, accountability and...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Video presents the Walk for the Poor Project of the St. Vincent de Paul Society project which exceeded expectations. The video is also available in Spanish.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The website of the Sisters of Charity Cincinnati has an extensive list of links related to social justice ministries.