In surprisingly close accordance with Catholic social teaching, most urban planners say that people should live in close, interactive communities.
Housing
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
The national eviction moratorium has been extended, offering millions temporary relief
Millions of Americans behind on rent got some good news this week. On Aug. 3, the Center for Disease Control extended a national eviction moratorium through Oct. 3.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
‘Heat kills’: Catholic groups are working to help the homeless survive record summer temps
While Catholic organizations have stepped up their efforts to help those experiencing homelessness during this summer’s heat wave, they are also preparing for what might be an even greater crisis.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic groups create $2 million ‘Francis Fund’ for Americans in danger of eviction
Catholic Charities USA and the Felician Sisters of North America have each contributed $1 million to a new fund to benefit people “in extreme danger of losing their homes this month.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Ultraviolet lights, ozone cleaners, sanitizers help shelter keep homeless safe
Six decades after its founding, Camillus House has grown from a small overnight shelter into a full-service center, spread across a series of new buildings and offering a comprehensive system of care for the poor and homeless.
Posted inFaith, News
Guided by Franciscan charism, shelter serves growing number of homeless
The number of homeless has continued to grow. The 2018-19 season averaged about 85 homeless a night. The past season averaged 90-95 each night.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
What will happen to people who are homeless as Covid-19 crisis continues?
Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, the executive director of Catholic Charities of New York, said that the needs of the homeless—for shelter, food and mental health assistance—have not changed during this time of crisis.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Coronavirus pandemic poses stark threat to homeless population
The number of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County was 144 as of March 17, with additional cases in nearby counties.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Homelessness in N.Y.C. schools is spiking—and Catholic education isn’t exempt.
Parochial schools in the city are not immune to the homeless crisis, Michael J. Deegan, the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of New York, confirmed. “We do have some families that are homeless, and in partnering with Catholic Charities of New York, we work with the families in trying to find accommodations for them.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
How can we solve homelessness? Listen to the people who have experienced it.
The testimonies in Susan Celia Greenfield’s new book suggest there may be another important way to approach the alleviation of homelessness, by encouraging the growth of “life skills empowerment” programs such as have been initiated by faith-based organizations in New York City in the past 30 years.