by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The poor in Victoria (Australia) have been under unprecedented stress and the SVDP has responded. The 2008/09 financial year has seen: – a 60% increase in the number of people provided with assistance to find accommodation. – a 67% increase in the number...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Areopostal is offering what amount to a win-win benfiting homeless teens. Last year they collected over 200,000 pairs and donors got a 25% discount on purchase of a new pair. “Welcome to the third annual Teens for Jeans drive, the campaign that empowers YOU to...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2009 | News
Prince William along with French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy have drawn attention to the homeless. The prince took a sleeping bag out into the streets of London and slept near some garbage cans last week in below freezing weather. Afterward he made breakfast and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Some practical suggestion on how and what to give the homeless. E.g 1) Give warmth, 2) Give protection, 3), 4) Give joy and 5) Give understanding. Visit this San Francisco Chronicle article by an internist physician for some very practical insights and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned...
