by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 4, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
Double the joy of giving this year through the gift of health care, education, water and nutrition to some of the poorest of the poor served by the Daughters. Gallup’s October forecast indicated that Americans, on average, are planning to spend $740 on gifts for the...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
St. Mary’s of Michigan Foundation’s Cornette Ball will honor Dr. Jacob Ninan with the Spirit of St. Vincent Award. “The Cornette Ball” is named for the soaring white starched hats once worn by the Daughters of Charity,” For more on the cornette...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
In solidarity with other members of the Vincentian Family worldwide I am suggesting that we make contributions to the Vincentian Family Microfinance Project in Haiti as our alternative gift giving this Christmas. No gift is too small. A card will be sent to the person...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2009 | Formation
With nearly 2 million not-for-profit charities in the United States, how can donors really know the inner workings of charitable organizations? This story from NCR takes a look at factors to be considered and processes used.
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2009 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A single winter night when chief executives sleep rough in support of homeless people is the St Vincent de Paul Society’s second-largest fund-raiser in Australia. A philanthropist and a Pfizer managing director will be among the business executives who will...
