by Beth | Aug 20, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A significant increase in the area’s homeless population recently has resulted in more homeless families than there is housing or assistance for them and there’s no end to the shortage in the near future, experts say. “There are a lot of young...
by Beth | Aug 13, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN – Organizers of St. Vincent de Paul Society’s expansion are anxious to show off the brand new spacious facility built to improve services for the area’s needy. St. Vincent de Paul, also known as “St. Vinny’s,”...
by Beth | Jul 26, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The upgrade of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Matthew Talbot Hostel at Woolloomooloo means it can now accommodated 500 men each night.Sydney’s largest hostel for homeless men unveiled a $1.6 million refurbishment. The upgrade of the St Vincent de Paul...
by Beth | Jul 25, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The lack of preparation for the homeless here is obvious to those sweltering on the sidewalk outside the Society of St. Vincent de Paul relief center in Phoneix. Daytime highs in Phoenix have remained near 110 degrees for more than a week, and Phoenix officials...
by Beth | Jul 11, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
VATICAN CITY, JULY 11, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Here is the final document of the first International Meeting of Pastoral Care for the Liberation of Women of the Street, held in Rome on June 20-21, at the initiative of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers....