by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 chief executives have registered to take part in the Vinnies 2010 CEO Sleepout organized by the Vincent dePaul Society on June 17, which is aimed at raising awareness of the hardships of homelessness in Australia. Full story
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina asked all South Carolina gubernatorial candidates five questions around poverty and economic opportunity in the state. The five questions reflect general issues and policies that are of concern to the underserved in...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Various members of the Vincentian Family have joined with over 100 other groups in an open letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in response to the launch of his “Keeping the promise report”. Open letter to Secretary General of the UN ...
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Exemplifying many of the principles of systemic change Sister Maria Ntjuyn, DC, starts with needle and thread in her sewing classes in the “Give Me a Chance Project.” Eventually, when the program is running efficiently, she wants to turn it over to the...
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. At graduation from school, his father presented him with a choice of money or a car. Pier Giorgio chose money and then distributed the gift to the poor. He also said, “Charity is not enough: we need...
