by Gary Stevens | Nov 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent – St Vincent de Paul Society’s Program Connects Workers and Local Companies Flying Fig restaurant owner and chef Karen Small know all too well the perils of posting job openings on Craigslist or other...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Encounter God – Patience – Serving Our Friends Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 18, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: Nothing is more important than the work you are doing. Pray it always stays with God. I am away currently and hopefully you get...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2014 | Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“From little things big things grow” New online collaborative “Vincentian Leadership Program” launched in Australia Livia Carusi, Mission Integration Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Victoria describes the project. Background The subject matter of leadership,...
by Gary Stevens | Nov 16, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle by Michelle Boyer and Gary Stevens. The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is housed in an impoverished area in downtown South Bend, Indiana. The neighborhood is plagued with high crime...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Did our work change after the elections? The issues of the people we serve are still the same: generational poverty, job loss, minimum wage, homelessness, lack of documented status, etc. Inspired by the teaching of the Church, our advocacy will persevere, trying to...