by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Stands Position papers are an essential part of establishing the view of the Society regarding the issues that affect those in need. The position papers of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are rooted in our Catholic faith and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Housing remains most pressing need, says Vinnies Australia should lead the way in providing people on the margins with a place they can call home rather than just a bed for the night, said Dr John Falzon, the St Vincent de Paul Society’s national council CEO,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Australia’s housing and homelessness services are stretched and unable to meet growing demand for services, but are closely followed by community legal services which are facing chronic underfunding, longer waiting lists, and turning away greater numbers of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Rev. Perry Henry, C.M. has invited Depaul USA to lead a working group that will explore uses for the apartment building at 2912 Arsenal Street in St. Louis. The Arsenal Street building contains 12 one-bedroom apartments that served as the Congregation of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Essl Social Prize is awarded to elected persons, which have already achieved outstanding social improvements, and is connected to the implementation of social innovation. In this context, every year efficient, path-breaking projects – which are in need to be...