by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The International General Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society is continuing to provide Supplement Sheets to be included in local Bulletins.  These are available  for downloading through the link SSVP Newsletter Hat tip to Tim WilliamsCM of the Australian CM...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
St Vincent de Paul Society winter appeal TV commercial (30 second) – There’s no magic solution to poverty. It takes compassion, commitment and money.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Teenagers sleeping on the street in Australia because of problems at home, couch surfers and chronically homeless people are among those who will be needing the services of Tasmanian charities this winter. One of Greater Hobart’s main outreach services is...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Ed Keane writes, “I’m  writing to ask you to pray for, Penny Craig, National President of Canada, who was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus on Monday. At this time its still unknown if the cancer has spread to other areas.  This week she attended...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A Canadian  SVDP volunteer reflects on her learning experience and  invites people at City Hall to get out their walking shoes and meet with people like this man, to walk alongside, to listen and to understand how poverty affects Hamiltonians. “As I walked...