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HOMELESSNESS ON THE RISE EVEN AMONG EMPLOYED AMERICANS
August 15th, 2024, Santa Barbara, CA. The high cost of housing is causing a surge in homelessness, with many working Americans now struggling to keep a roof over their heads. While homelessness has long been associated with joblessness and mental health issues, a growing number…
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ST. VINCENT’S ASSOCIATES ATTEND THE 2024 ARTHUR N. RUPE GREAT DEBATE: IS HOUSING A HUMAN RIGHT?
On February 13th, 2024, St. Vincent’s Associates, attended the University of California, Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) annual Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate. This year’s debate, titled “Is Housing a Human Right?,” directly aligns with our mission as one of the largest providers of affordable housing for…
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ST. VINCENT’S and THE FR. VIRGIL CORDANO CENTER JOIN SANTA BARBARA’S ANNUAL POINT-IN-TIME COUNT
On Thursday, January 25th, 2024, St. Vincent’s Associates joined over 450 volunteers to canvass Santa Barbara County. The group was looking to connect with their neighbors experiencing homelessness and talk to them about their struggles. This annual event is known as the Point-in-Time (PIT) count….
Fr. Virgil Cordano Center is a collaborative ministry of the Franciscan Friars at the Old Mission of Santa Barbara and the Daughters of Charity at St. Vincent's that is rooted in the Gospel and the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Faithful to the traditions of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Vincent de Paul, we provide a place of welcome and support for human and spiritual well-being for our sisters and brothers in need.
