Living in Poverty; Working for Justice
As the Vincent de Paul Society pivots from a charity-only model to one that also advocates for social justice and the systemic changes necessary to help those who are working hard to escape the...
View Article7th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run
This is not yet another Ice Bucket Challenge but an invitation and a challenge to join to the 7th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run
View ArticleWhat happens when 4 CEO’s collaborate?
What happens when 4 CEO’s collaborate? The following piece from the Frederick eGazette by the CEO of the Society of of Vincent dePaul offers a nuanced answer. Not much much…and yet so much!
View ArticleHow do you get an education if you are homeless?
How do you get an education if you are homeless? High school for homeless breaking the cycle of addiction and poverty
View ArticleBishop of Rochester to sleep out for Homeless
Housing Justice is happy to announce that the Rt Rev. Lord Bishop of Rochester (England) , Chair of Housing Justice, will be doing a sleep-out as part of Homeless Sunday 2015.
View ArticleWise Asset Management for Vincentians
Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M; Fr. Joseph V. Agostino, C.M and Sister Margaret Marie Clifford, DC. are leading a 4 day workshop on Wise Asset Management for Vincentians
View ArticleVincentian Asset management – how to develop assets
Day 2 Vincentian Asset management – how to develop assets (Day 1) Father Jolly continues sharing stories and graphics. Feast of St. Theresa of the child Jesus SECOND DAY: The day began with prayer and...
View ArticleGrant writing from perspective of funders
Workshop on wise Asset management – Day 3 featured grant writing from the perspective of funders, realities of corruption and sustainability.
View ArticleNiagara U students challenged to solve poverty
Niagara U students challenged to solve poverty – Niagara University is putting its money (10k) where its mouth is when it comes to issues of poverty.
View ArticleVincentian Wise Asset Management – Day 4
Workshop on Wise Asset Management -Fr. Jolly reports on the Final Day October 03, 2014
View ArticleDinners for Depaul – Celebrate World Homeless Day
Dinners for Depaul – Celebrate World Homeless Day October 10 (or any other day!)
View ArticleWealthy giving less as middle class gives more
Who knew that the wealthy are giving less as the middle class gives more. Using IRS data for an article As Wealthy Give Smaller Share of Income to Charity, Middle Class Digs Deeper Alex Daniels...
View ArticleWhat happens to the homeless when they die?
What Happens To The Homeless When They Die? That’s a question Vincentians might think about. Some things to think about… “Somebody rejoiced when this kid was born. I think it’s really important that...
View ArticleWorking with people in poverty
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty, could not read a newspaper at 28 yet now has a Ph.D. Watch the video of her keynote address at the 2014 St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Atlanta.
View ArticleA new level of collaboration!
Now if we could just get all the competing factions in the world to use technology to build the human community!
View ArticleFood for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is housed in an impoverished area in downtown South Bend, Indiana. The...
View ArticleHow SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent
How SVdP is Helping Employers Find New Talent – St Vincent de Paul Society’s Program Connects Workers and Local Companies
View ArticleSr. Tracey Kemme, SC and SVDP Prision Re-entry Program
Sister Tracey Kemme, SC (Cinncinati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project.
View ArticleHow many can say 100% goes to intended charity?
How many can say 100% goes to intended charity? The Daughters of Charity International Project Services can! Facilitating 18,000 sisters in 57 countries severely lacking resources.
View ArticleVincent de Paul Society “Giving Tuesday”
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, marks “Giving Tuesday.” On this day, individuals are encouraged to support their favorite charities. Please consider showing your support for the National Council Society of...
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