by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Back on July 6 famvin posted news of a VIncentian Family $25,000 challenge grant for Haitian scholarships. The Ladies of Charity and the Seton Federation sites are also reminding us. Vincent urged us to do more than feed people but also to them to fish. Have you...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Robert Maloney writes “As Zafèn begins its second year, our micro-finance project in Haiti is preparing another fundraising initiative to educate Haiti’s children. The Zafèn team would be very grateful if you would give this message wide circulation within...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you can find “teams” for several projects posted on Zafen that have not received any support so far. Click the link and check out the bottom three projects on that page. Maybe something will interest you today. Zafèn Projects...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family
How about empowerment? Just loan a small amount at 0% interest to a prequalified Haitian business. Successful loans are repaid within a year, so you can lend again to another small business. Or, make a donation that will fund tuition for Haitian schoolchildren, clean...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Superior General gave an updated report on Father Jean-Pierre Mangulu, CM from the Province of Congo who has been sent to Haiti to assist the Vincentian Family in creating projects for our Zafen website. The process of development in Haiti is slow, yet, our...