by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul –Â Disaster Relief – Southern Alberta Flood of 2013 Vincentians rally quickly to assist the families in need from this disaster started very quickly after the flood. Bishop Henry of the Diocese of Calgary involved SSVP in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
With 80% of Manila submerged Vincentian-spirited Adamson University is organizing aid even as it struggles with its own needs. Pam Mantuhac writes in her Facebook wall.. Â Â Adamson U Charity Hub Relief Operations 2- Even while the Integrated Community Extension...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lac Megantic railway disaster – July 6, 2013, when an unattended 73-car freight train carrying crude oil ran away and derailed, resulting in the fire and explosion of multiple tank cars. Forty-two people are confirmed dead with 5 more missing and presumed...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lynn L’Heureux writes… There are so many stories and such loss. Â My husband and I were moved to tears at each story. Â It is tough when you lose your mementos. Â One aboriginal on the reserve who was evacuated brought his drum to the temporary shelter and he...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
To help restore their lives after a local disaster, individuals and families count on the Domestic Disaster Fund from the National COuncil of the U.S. Society of St. VIncent de Paul. To help survivors of the Oklahoma tornadoes, click here, check “Domestic...
