by annaread | Aug 17, 2007 | Evangelization, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
More than 1800 chronically homeless military veterans live in Lane County, Oregon. VetLIFT, a project of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, works with participants on self-identified goals for housing, job skills, and self-determination. Now the program...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
30 July 2007 Supported by both the UN and UEFA, 2007’s Homeless World Cup will take place in Copenhagen from July 29th to help homeless people improve their lives.In a street arena in front of City Hall, around 500 players from 48 countries will compete in...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Congratulations to Sr. Breege Keenan D.C. who was presented with the Special Judges Award for her pioneering work with asylum seekers and refugees in the Vincentian Refugee Centre. Last week the Africa Centre hosted their 5th World Refugee Day Awards in Ireland. The...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Australia is facing a rental affordability crisis that is driving more and more families into homelessness, says the St Vincent de Paul Society. A report by the society says that over the past five years there has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of families...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
CANBERRA, July 17, 2007 (vinnies.org.au): John Meahan AM, President of the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, last week issued the following statement – The St Vincent de Paul Society assists migrants and refugees around Australia....
