by John Freund, CM | Oct 26, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
William Graham of Canada writes of “Christmas that magical time”  and what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already doing to make it a magical time for those on the margins. Without help for them it can be painful rather than a magical time.  His...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
William Graham reflects on “Unpacking a hallowed tradition: Home Visits” Lets look at the home visit, lets examine what is the home visit, why do we do the home visit, how we go about the home visit, and most importantly, what we want to accomplish and...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
WIlliam Graham reflects…”Lets look at the home visit, lets examine what is the home visit, why do we do the home visit, how we go about the home visit, and most importantly, what we want to accomplish and how do we overcome the reasons some Vincentians...