Ministry to Homeless People
Their lives enrich us, challenge us and compel us to action"
In working with homeless people we offer respect, friendship and non-judgemental care trying to put in place all the services needed to take a person from the streets back into society. These services include:
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drop-in centres
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night shelters
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meal provision
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health care
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clothing
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detoxification
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access to government and voluntary services
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hostels
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temporary accommodation
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literacy and self-empowerment programmes
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advocacy
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job search
Care of elderly persons
"Most important is the smile and a willingness to listen." World-wide we are engaged in caring for elderly people: in their own homes in residential care situations in parishes where we off
Education and Youth ministry
"Nurturing young people and helping them to achieve their potential is a must for us!" Young people often get bad press. Nurtured well they are generous and enthusiastic. They are the hope of tomorrow. Our sisters believe this by working in: Youth ministry JMV Vincentian Volunteer Programmes Catechetics Association of the Miraculous Medal
Health care and nursing
"Restoring broken health is all about improving quality of life ... and that's a great feeling." Because Health care is a primary need for every person we make it has priority for us and we work in: AIDS ministry Health care in hospitals and clinics Nursing in the community Hospital chaplaincy Dispensaries