by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In the category of creative fund raising… If 2500 solve the cube on the day then Rubik’s donations to Depaul UK will reach an amazing £250,000 or the biblical 100fold! Depaul UK invite you to take part in their Rubik Challenge on Wednesday 21st November...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul USA screens “Homeless Has a Name” and learns of the impact on the film makers – The head of Depaul USA writes… Last night, I had the great pleasure of acting as the Master of Ceremony for “Homeless Has a Name,” Depaul USA’s film...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Depaul UK is using Pinterest to tell how it helps homeless and disadvantaged young people fulfill their potential in the community. Youth Homelessness – Stories about young people who are homeless, organisations that help young homeless people and supporters who...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Please join in Poverty & Homelessness Action Week January 2013 and call for an end to this blame game. Are people to blame for being poor or homeless? Media stereotypes make huge assumptions – benefit claimants don’t want to work; homeless people are...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
An interview with Michael Perusco is the new CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society of New South Wales. He believes tax changes are essential to free up more housing.TONY EASTLEY: At the last census 89,728 Australians were classified as homeless. It means that for...