by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2011 | Vincentian Family
For one Japanese American, no amount of hardship stopped him from helping Japanese families before, during and after World War II, even while in confinement in the United States. In fact, Thomas Kobayashi, now 94, has been volunteering for more than seven...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2011 | Vincentian Family
In 2010 Vinnies CEO Sleepout was launched nationally (Australia) and exceeded expectations, attracting almost 700 CEO’s in 7 cities nationally and raising $2.9 million to directly assist people experiencing homelessness. Vinnies place an emphasis on breaking personal...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Need a hand” cards as opportunities for mini “systemic change”! “The idea is that, instead of giving someone cash, you can help them get to the assistance they may really need to change their lives” writes Blase Bova of the SVDP in...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Renato Lima, member of the SSVP in Brazil, has been designated to receive the Medal of Legislative Merit. This medal is awarded by the Brazilian Parliament for “relevant services to world peace and humanitarian causes”. The SSVP International President, Michael...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
WE NEED AN OZANAM’S MIRACLE writes the Vincent de Paul Society in Brazil. “Here in Brazil we are need of a miracle for our brother vincentian João Marcos Andrietta. Man of faith who fights against a disease that medical science so far found no cure (Amyotrophic...
