Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul West Central Province
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul West Central Province
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul West Central Province
Learn about slavery in our world today.
Welcome to the Internet Pathway for Haitian Economic Development, a joint project of the worldwide Vincentian Family, Fonkoze, DePaul University, and the Haitian Hometown Association Resource Group Initiated on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the deaths of St. Louise de Marillac and St. Vincent de Paul...full story
A new exhibit titled "Who Knows Tomorrow?" tells the stories of extremely neglected and rejected people from seven countries and how the Daughters of Charity work to assist them...full story
World hunger continues to escalate...full story can be found on pg.3 of June 2009 ASJ Newsletter
Sex trafficking in Macon, Georgia?...full story
Learn more about an exhibit highlighting the rich history and contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States...full story
After reading about the issues that our Social Justice section focuses on, are you wondering what, if anything, you can do to make a difference? You can do something! Inform yourself by reading articles and books or visiting websites regarding the issue(s) that move you. Write to your congressman and senator when appropriate. Pray, Pray, Pray! Tell your friends and family about the social inequities that exist and suggest how they, too, can help make a difference. We’ve listed some of the issues that move us to action along with some ways you can take action.
A financial transaction tax (FTT) would impose a small fee, approximately 0.25% on the sale or transfer of stocks, bonds and other financial assets. A current bill in the House (HR755) would tax all currency transactions made by or on behalf of a US person above the aggregate value, in excess of $10,000, made during a calendar year. This fee would be inconsequential for the average person investing in stocks, bonds or other assets for a reasonable period of time, but would place a much heavier burden on speculators. According to the economist Dean Baker, “It raises money in a way that comes primarily at the expense of speculation…It’s a very progressive tax that discourages nonproductive activity.” The money from this bill would be used for: 1) Child Care Assistance Trust Fund; 2) Multilateral Global Health Programs; 3) Global Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; and 4) Deficit Reduction.
For more information: www.thomas.loc.gov .
H.R. 755 Investing in Our Future Act of 2011 was introduced by Peter Stark, (CA); Jesse Jackson, (IL); Barbara Lee (CA); and Robert Filner (CA) on February 17, 2011
The Financing for Development Committee at the UN is urging our members to support this bill. At this point the bill needs co-sponsors; you are encouraged to write your representatives in the House to ask him/her to co-sponsor this legislation in order to move it out of committee and to the House floor for discussion and vote.
Dear Representative…
Since it is apparent that the financial crisis continues and will affect the funding of programs at home, as well as our capacity to fund international programs, especially those related to health, climate change, and the payment of our huge national debt, I encourage you to sign as a co-sponsor to H.R. 755, Investing in Our Future Act of 2011, recently introduce by Representative Peter Stark.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Visit Zafen.org to learn more about this joint project of the worldwide Vincentian Family, Fonkoze, DePaul University, and the Haitian Hometown Association Resource Group Initiated on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the deaths of St. Louise de Marillac and St. Vincent de Paul.
Watch a video of Sr. Elizabeth speaking about human trafficking in Macon, Georgia.
Visit these websites to learn more:
Read "The Slave Next Door" by Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter.
Make a FREE FOOD donation at http://www.freerice.com/
Visit these websites to learn more:
Order and read "Seeds of Hope: Stories of Systemic Change".
Visit Catholics Confront Global Poverty a joint effort of Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to learn more.
Visit the Justice for Immigrants website to find out more about this issue. Here you will find resource materials, learn what Catholic Social Teaching tells us as well as ways to be involved in comprehensive immigration reform.