And now Nun Run fundraising motorcyle ride

by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2012 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses

Nun Run fundraising motorcyle ride set for Oct. 20 The Nun Run will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, leaving from the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word at Villa de Matel in Houston and ending in Galveston. This motorcycle...

No doubt about the “International” in Depaul International

by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses

If you held any doubt about the international scope of Depaul International scan through these reports from the UK, Ukraine, Ireland, Philadelphia, Macon, Bratoislavia and innovative approaches to fund raising that included a trustee swimming to Alcatraz and a  1500...

“Doorknocking” – leading political figure gives back to Vinnies

by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2012 | Vincentian Family

 The Canberra (Australia) Liberals Leader has taken part in the Vinnies’ doorknock campaign most years since he was a child and he and his family, newly arrived migrants from Croatia, were given a helping hand by the society. The Opposition Leader says his...

Resource for smaller Vincentian ministries…

by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2012 | Vincentian Family

 “I wanted to send you an update on a couple of things we have been using over here that may be beneficial to all the smaller Vincentian ministries throughout the US (and world)” writes Patrick McKenzie of dePaul Catholic School in Philadelphia.  He shares...

Using Facebook to raise $10,000 – Young Vinnies (Australia)

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family

“Young Vinnies” from the University of Sydney  ended up raising over $10,000 in what was possibly one of the largest cross-campus appeals ever conducted! You should all be extremely proud! If you are interested in getting involved with more volunteering,...