by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
FINAL DOCUMENT FOR THE SYMPOSIUM On Wise Stewardship of the Assets of the Vincentian Family                  From August 9-11, seventy-two members of the Vincentian Family from every continent met in Paris to reflect on Vincentian management of the patrimony of those...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
What good is SNAP? The SNAP Alumni project champions successful Americans — citizens who once received food stamps and are now leaders in the arts, government, business, sports and education. With a temporary lift from this government program that continues to help...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A creative idea from Australia – St Vincent de Paul Society’s online tool can help households save up to $700 off annual electricity bills. HOUSEHOLDERS can save up to $700 a year on their electricity and gas bills by using a new online tool to select the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2013 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
UCANINDIA writes…It is a new form of evangelization, helping people help themselves, discovering their own gifts and potentials. Working to break the cycle of poverty in Indian villages is a priority for members of Vincentian congregations, says their general...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
How — Not Whether — to Help a Panhandler This is the question addressed by Amy L. Freeman in a post on Huffington Posts Impact section. I used to hate walking past panhandlers. When I saw someone on the street asking for money, I felt awkward,...
