“Some personal news…”
At the Depaul Group Assembly in London last month, Mark McGreevy, founder and President of the Depaul Group, announced his decision to step back from his leadership role at Depaul International on 31 December 2026. In his message “Some personal news”, he wrote:...
Building Homes, Dignifying Lives
The Famvin Homeless Alliance’s first regional conference in Latin America marked an important moment of collaboration, learning, and renewed commitment for the Vincentian Family. Held in Lima, Peru, on May 4–5, 2026, at the Provincial House of the Daughters of...
Renewing Our Vincentian Commitment to End Homelessness
The FHA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 The Vincentian Family has always drawn its strength from a simple yet profound question: “What must be done?” Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, generations of Vincentians have responded creatively and courageously to poverty in all its...
A New Chapter for Our Shared Mission
As the Famvin Homeless Alliance begins a new chapter within Depaul International, we reaffirm the same Vincentian spirit that has guided us from the beginning: walking together to ensure every person has a place to call home. (Editorial, FHA Newsletter, n. 16 (June 2026))
A new dawn for homelessness services in Ukraine
Depaul Ukraine’s Jubilee of Hope Project is offering a new response to homelessness in Ukraine through transitional housing, psychosocial support, and pathways to long-term reintegration. Supporting 25 people near Kyiv, the project helps vulnerable individuals rebuild stability, dignity, and hope.
Raising Hope in Canada: St. Vincent’s on Huron Affordable Housing Project in London, Ontario
St. Vincent’s on Huron is nearing a pivotal moment for affordable housing in London, Ontario (Canada). Developed by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, London Particular Council, this six-storey apartment project is designed to provide stable, safe housing for up to...
Housing in the slum: a new beginning for a brave single mother in Costa Rica
International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March, honours women worldwide. However, it’s rare to hear about what that day was truly established for: to advocate for the human rights of women. It is right and just to remember that defending these rights is something...
A Jubilee of Hope, A Project with a Twist: Tonga’s 13 Houses Project
A simple plan to help one family rebuild after disaster grew into a movement of hope in Tonga. Through the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s 13 Houses Jubilee Project, SSVP Tonga restored safe, dignified housing for four families—each home becoming a symbol of resilience, belonging, and community. In a nation repeatedly struck by cyclones, volcanic eruptions, and displacement, these rebuilt houses offer more than shelter: they renew dignity and strengthen the bonds that hold families together.
Renewing our commitment to people experiencing homelessness
December 2025 Newsletter Editorial The FHA Team, spread in four countries and two continents, works mostly online and, once in a while, has few opportunities to meet with Vincentian Family members through in-person conferences or meetings. This dynamic allows...
The Vincentian Family and those experiencing homelessness as Pilgrims of Hope
As the 2025 Church’s Jubilee Year comes to an end on January 6th, 2026, we write these lines with our hearts overflowing with gratitude and profound appreciation for your prayers and support for the 13 Houses Jubilee Project this past year. The 13 Houses Campaign...
A new home, a new beginning for Nadia and her child
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia (SVDPSHA) has been a proud partner of the 13 Houses Campaign since its inception. As part of the Jubilee Project, the Society recently purchased a modern two-bedroom unit in Western Sydney, providing a safe, stable, and...
Twenty houses to restore hope: A CM’s project in Boganangone
In Boganangone, a village in the Central African Republic, hope is slowly transforming lives thanks to an ambitious project launched by the Lazarist Fathers (Pères Lazaristes, the name given to the Congregation of the Mission in some French-speaking countries). Twenty...