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 Homelessness |
"Any person or family that, without any direct fault on his or her part, does not have suitable housing is the victim of an injustice."
Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace |
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DOCUMENTS The Pastoral Care of the Homeless By the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People in People on the Move, August 2007 Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment 1990 statement by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America What Have You Done to Your Homeless Brother? 1987 document by the Pontifical Commission for Justice and Peace ARTICLES, PAPERS Homelessness and 2012: More Questions Than Answers? By Alison Gelder in Thinking Faith: The Online Journal of the English Jesuits, January 2010 'It Is Not a Duty to Help Christ, It Is a Privilege' By Danny Daly in Thinking Faith: The Online Journal of the English Jesuits, January 2010 Neighborhood Ethics: Christianity, Urbanism, and Homelessness By Willis Jenkins in Anglican Theological Review, Fall 2009 Society of St. Vincent de Paul By Roger Playwin, National Executive Director, in People on the Move, December 2008 “Lord, When Did We See You?” (Mt 25:44): Introduction on the Theme and Programme By Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant People, in People on the Move, December 2008 Jesuits and the Homeless, Companions on Life's Journey By William E. Creed, S.J. in Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits, Winter 2007 Housing and Homelessness Working Notes from the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, May 2007 Final Document of the the Third International Meeting on the Pastoral Care of the Street Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, at Palazzo San Calisto, Vatican City, November 2007 The Pastoral Care of Street Children By the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People in People on the Move, August 2007 The Pastoral Care of Street Women By the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People in People on the Move, August 2007 Affordable Housing The theme of the Spring 2005 issue of In All Things, including "A Place to Call Home" by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, "The Fundamental Building Blocks of a Housing Crisis" by Sheila Crowley, "Balancing Housing and Community Needs" by Conrad Egan, "Housing and the Federal Budget" by Martha Coven, "The Human Cost of Homelessness" by Emily Schmitt and Nan Roman, "The State of Indian Housing: Welcome to Developing World, U.S.A." by Jane Demarines, "Section 8: A Program that Works" by Barbara Sard, "Creating Communities of Opportunity" by Phil Nyden, "Farmworker Housing" by Mary Baudoin, "A Crisis Creates a Common Cause" by Rev. Mark Hallinan, S.J., "Making the Rent" by Lynn Hansen, "New Voices for Housing: PICO National Network Is Creating Housing Across the United States" by Gordon Whiteman, "Mercy Housing: A Community Success" by Sr. Lillian Murphy, RSM Street Children The entire April 2005 issue of The New Internationalist is devoted to this topic Aspects of Catholic Social Teaching on Housing By Cathy Mulloy of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, June 2005 Street Children in the Light of John Paul II's Recent Teachings about Children By Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao, President of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant People, in People on the Move, August 2005 The Pastoral Care of Welcome for Street Children By Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant People, in People on the Move, August 2005 First International Meeting for the Pastoral Care of Street Children: Final Document Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of the Migrants and Itinerant People, October 2004 Homelesness By Peter Marin, 1998 International Year of Shelter for the Homeless By Matthew Haumann, MHM in Suffering: The Stauros Notebook, March-April 1987 Homelessness/Housing Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth HOMELESS NEWSPAPERS Real Change --- Seattle, Washington Streetviews --- Cheyenne, Wyoming StreetWise --- Chicago, Illinois Spare Change News + Whats Up Mag --- Boston, Massachusetts Street Roots --- Portland, Oregon North American Street Newspaper Association The Big Issue Set up in the UK in 1991 to give homeless people the chance to make an income. It campaigns on behalf of homeless people and highlights the major social issues of the day. It allows homeless people to voice their views and opinions MISCELLANEOUS HOMELESS WEBSITES Stat house: Homelessness Statistics from the magazine Salt of the Earth Who is Homeless? Fact Sheets about Homelessness The National Coalition for the Homeless publishes fact sheets on various aspects of homelessness. Each sheet summarizes facts and issues and contains a list of recommended reading for further research 54 Ways You Can Help the Homeless Hyper-book by Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff. Topics: Learn about the homeless. What to do when confronted by the homeless. Give to the homeless. Volunteer to help the homeless. Get others involved. What children can do. Really make a commitment. Help to end homelessness. Resources. Index of the 54 ways Tedrico's Page for Homeless Homelessness, hitchhiking, panhandling, and homeless programs heads the discussion here, at Tedrico's Page, along with homelessness statistics, links to shelters & soup kitchens, pictures of homeless people and their stories, articles & helpful tips, veteran resources, volunteering opportunities, online games, and more! Homeless Voices Listen to some homeless people tell their stories Suzi: A Homeless Person's Story Homeless Shelters in the United States Privacy Rights of the Homeless The Homeless Handbook This manual, from Australia, is designed to assist support workers of homeless and similarly disadvantaged people who find themselves in medically challenging situations Homelessness This is your gateway to information about homelessness in Australia Hobson's Choice Experience the frustration of homelessness by playing this game. At present, the game offers six possible ways to get off the street. You might luck out and get into a place right away. Or, you might not. It's important to keep trying. Things that don't work the first time you try might on the tenth. Repetition is part of the experience. Good luck. National Coalition for the Homeless A national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to creating the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to end homelessness. It also works to meet the urgent needs of persons who either are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless Emmaus in the UK Emmaus in the UK is a federation of Emmaus Communities and Groups dedicated to the principle of 'Helping Homeless People Help Themselves' Emmaus Glasgow Emmaus in Glasgow will be the first Emmaus in Scotland. An Emmaus is a self-supporting business run by a community of homeless people.Emmaus in Glasgow will be the first Emmaus in Scotland. An Emmaus is a self-supporting business run by a community of homeless people Standup For Kids A national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth living on the street. With national headquarters in Denver, Colorado, Standup for Kids has established ten outreach programs in five states HomeBase A San Francisco public policy law firm on homelessness Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action National Low Income Housing Coalition Established in 1974, the National Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS is the only national organization dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. The NLIHC is committed to educating, organizing, and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless West Harwich. MA Bethesda Project Since 1979, Bethesda Project has been dedicated to the plight of homeless men and women of Philadelphia. We focus our energies on developing small communities -- where formerly homeless, vulnerable adults can live with freedom and dignity in a family atmosphere Freedom House, Richmond, Virginia Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless Shelter Network A nonprofit organization that provides housing and services for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California St. Vincent de Paul Village A non-profit organization established in San Diego in 1953. America's #1 rehabilitation program for the homeless! Winner of the International Humanitarian Award. As seen on 60 Minutes, 20/20,Inside Edition, NBC Nightly News, and in The Wall Street Journal, among others Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter Homeless Action Center Provides free public benefits advocacy to people who are homeless and mentally ill in Alameda County, California Homlessness Australian website. Homeless Pictures. Homeless People. Define Homeless. Homeless Statistics. Homeless News. Services Directory. Homeless Children. Rebeccas Community iPoet.com and the Homeless Poets' Cafe Poetry by the homeless Links Courtesy of the Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless |
