by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The headline is probably addressing a different problem than many expected… Funeral Poverty We can ensure everyone gets the chance to die with dignity – without facing debt and poverty,  Click here to learn more about funeral poverty. Challenge Dignity...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This Lent, remember those who go without food – and help us tackle hunger This is the appeal from the Church Poverty website in the United Kingdom. The following contains much food for thought (pun intended) for people outside the United Kingdom and seems to enter...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Among the news items….SVP distribute 5000 Vinnie Packs to homeless! Reported in this weekend’s Independent Catholic News, SVP volunteers have distributed 5000 cold weather survival packs to homeless people through their soup runs and church projects around the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Depaul UK is using Pinterest to tell how it helps homeless and disadvantaged young people fulfill their potential in the community. Youth Homelessness –Â Stories about young people who are homeless, organisations that help young homeless people and supporters who... by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
CANBERRA: The Anti-Poverty Week 2010 Web Site describes the aims of Anti-Poverty Week as being – To strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and to Encourage research, discussion...