by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
A project to remove graffiti was initiated when Ashfield Council (Sidney) received letters from students at St Vincent’s Parish Primary School asking if they would improve a pedestrian underpass and remove all of the ‘bad words’. The students also said...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2009 | Vincentian Family
On Saturday, May 23, 2009, 51 men and women from diverse backgrounds will be honored for their charitable works in the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. These awardees represent a diverse and world-wide group of people who have contributed in a significant way to...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Girl Scouts of Central Texas recognized the Seton Family of Hospitals as a distinguished workplace for women at an awards ceremony last week. The Girl Scouts chose the Central Texas family of hospitals for their efforts to create and promote an open,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2009 | Vincentian Family
“Hearing about the work other people do is always a great shot in the arm.” writes a Vincentian Service Corps Volunteer…. “I used to think the abundance of non-profits was a depressing sign of the state of the world. .. Now I see the hope and...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2009 | Featured, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What do all these groups have in common? Arkansas Rice Depot, Arkansas Foodbank Network, Americorps, Catholic Charities, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, FEMA, Ladies of Charity, VOAD, UMCOR, Presbyterian Church,...