GO AND DO LIKEWISE Depaul USA’s story begins in the United Kingdom in 1989 when Cardinal Hume, the Daughters of Charity and the St. Vincent de Paul Society came together to help homeless youth. None of these people are known to the residents here in Germantown, Philadelphia yet their love and compassion for the homeless [...]

These images of homelessness from around the world remind us of that we ignore the poor in many countries and cultures. They also remind us of our common humanity. More here. Photo taken by Mustafa Quraishi/Associated Press

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? TRUST IN WHAT YOUR GOD DOES DON’T GET HIGH OR CATCH A BUZZ WE ARE SO INFUSED WITH BUT DON’T GET IT CONFUSED WITH REALITY AND FAITH NOW MAKE IT VANISH AWAY NOW GOD SAVED ME SO OFTEN HE SAVED ME FROM THE COFFIN AND [...]

Apart from death no condition is permanent to undercut our hopes and aspiration. At Depaul House the residents are accorded human dignities as men, not as homeless.  The staff and the facilities are there to see that we overcome our temporary situation. There is also Bubblez.  Bubblez the cat.  Bubblez has a challenge.  Her left [...]

The Depaul House blog will function as a means of spreading hope, via the voices of current and former Depaul House residents.  Through sharing experiences, inspiration and thoughts, individuals may find comfort in the words of their peers and the knowledge that others have traversed similar paths.  Presenting this information will hopefully increase awareness of [...]