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Goal: End Homelessness!
Pilgrims of Hope: A Global Mission to End Homelessness
In a powerful demonstration of compassion and solidarity, the Vincentian Family is embarking on a transformative journey through the 13 Houses Jubilee Project, a global initiative that promises to bring shelter and hope to vulnerable families across thirteen new countries.A Symbolic Beginning...
Father Tomaž Mavrič on the “13 Houses Jubilee Project”
"Hope, written with majuscule, is built on Somebody, who on Earth and Heaven, has the last word: Jesus, and so, Hope can never delude us, even in the worst of world scenarios, among which homelessness is one, because Hope is built on solid rock, on Jesus! 1) What is the significance of the “13...
Pope Francis Blessed Keys to “13 Houses” Jubilee Project
During the World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father blessed symbolic keys to homes in thirteen countries as part of the Vincentian Family’s “13 Houses” Jubilee Project, a global effort to combat homelessness and bring hope to vulnerable families for the Jubilee Year 2025.Rome, November 17, 2024 – In...
What is happening in 2025?
Dear Vincentian friends, we at the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you! Since November 2018, due in great part to the support and involvement of your members, the worldwide Vincentian Family has transformed the lives of 10,318 people experiencing...
A desire to help and transform the lives of the poorest
Elspeth Robinson’s testimony from Kumi Community Foundation, UgandaIn 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda. This visit marked the beginning of what would become the...
A new beginning for families affected by the Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala
On May 1, 2024, a significant milestone was reached as 32 families affected by the devastating Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala received the deeds to their new homes. This initiative is part of the “13 Houses” Campaign, an international Vincentian Family project aimed at addressing homelessness...
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly...
The Vincentian Family of the Southern Region of Brazil & the Manila Conference – Philippines
Inspired by the rich discussions at the FHA Conference in Manila to empower individuals and communities in slums, a local gathering of the Vincentian Family convened in Curitiba, Brazil, where the “13 Houses” project called "Dignified Housing" has been providing homes to vulnerable families since...
Dreams built, futures secured: microcredit innovation in India
In the heart of rural Odisha, where most Christian families live in secluded villages, a quiet struggle unfolds within the simple mud houses topped with thatched roofs. Here, a story of resilience and hope emerges. It's about eleven families who once faced inadequate housing but now proudly stand...