by annaread | Apr 15, 2008 | Evangelization, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Daughter of Charity Sister Dolores Coleman is the feature of an article about what has happened in Mississippi, USA because, thirty years ago, she accepted a ministry “with and for the deaf.” Read the story.
by annaread | Mar 19, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Earlier in the week we mentioned the preschool project for homeless children sponsored by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Eugene, Oregon USA. Now a television station has picked up the story, complete with video. See the coverage.
by annaread | Mar 17, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Children who live in traumatic situations need more than day care. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Eugene, Oregon USA has full day program that early childhood educators say is unique. First Place Kids Center adopts new approachFirst Place Kids Center rethinks...
by sjs | Feb 20, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Brookings Insitute study finds that growing gaps in the education of the rich and poor (and minorities) “could lead to a downturn in opportunities for the poorest families.” Widening disparities in education levels will mean lower mobility in the future...
by sjs | Feb 16, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Findings that poverty has long-term adverse effects on brain development highlight the need for early intervention. “The earlier you intervene [to counteract the impact of poverty], the better the outcome in the end, because the brain loses its plasticity...
