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John Berry

John Berry is president of the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, one of the nation’s largest lay Catholic organizations with a $1.7 billion annual impact across 4,000 locations. He previously led St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for 14 years following a 25-year career in the nuclear power, environmental engineering and high technology sectors, including executive roles with Fortune 100 companies. Elected national president in 2023, he is a seasoned corporate leader and dedicated advocate for homelessness prevention and poverty reduction at the national, state and local levels.

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A file photo shows a homeless person trying to stay warm at the entrance of a Metro station near the White House in Washington. (OSV News/Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

Caring for the poor is not enough — they need advocacy too

Ending homelessness should not be a partisan issue. That’s why we need a different voice in policy discussions, writes president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, John Berry.

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