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 | Sep 28, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Confused by social media? Vincentians in Partnership has run a very successful series of training programs in social media. They are now making these materials available online. Twitter: Guide to setting up a Twitter account (PDF) Twitter guide to the jargon (PDF)...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A far-reaching new (British) study suggests a staggering $21 trillion in assets has been lost to global tax havens. If taxed, that could have been enough to put parts of Africa back on its feet – and even solve the euro crisis according to a report in the British...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Vincentians in Partnership are very proud that a number of Vincentians were chosen to carry the Olympic Torch due to their inspirational stories of personal achievement and contribution to the local community. Pictured is: Ted Haughey who manages Depaul UK’s Simonside...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The newsletter of Vincentians in Partnership (VIP) based in Great Britain reports on two interesting initiatives. One is geared to Social media training while the other focuses on consciousness raising. 1. Social media has massive potential for charities – are...