The historic floods which continue to ravage much of the Midwest are affecting many of our Conferences and Councils directly, as well as those hundreds of thousands of our countrymen and women in the flooded areas. read more ...

National President Joe Flannigan has issued an appeal to all Vincentians to join in the effort to relieve the suffering and hardship of the people devastated by the terrible disasters in China and Myanmar. read more ...

For nearly two centuries, the poor and needy of the world have found a friend in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This year, on September 27^th, the Society will hold its first annual nationwide Friends of the Poor® Walk. We invite you to participate and become Friends of the Poor®, too. Pledges made on behalf of registered walkers in a given community will benefit those most in need in that same community. Please join us. Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and find out how good it feels to give. read more ...

"We congratulate St. Vincent de Paul on their 71 years of open-handed service to all who need it. We thank all those in the community who support St. Vincent's efforts and the new women's shelter project. And we urge you to join them." read more ...

Three bunk beds fill the tiny room at the St. Vincent de Paul women's shelter in Bremerton, Washington. One person has difficulty turning around in here, but the room often fits nine — two sleeping in each of the lower bunks and one in each of the top ones. Since 1991, several thousand woman at life's most desperate brinks have somehow managed in this space.  read more ...

For many of the homeowners and renters telephoning St. Vincent de Paul in Portland, Oregon to inquire about energy assistance, today’s higher costs for fuel have hit hard. read more ...

The only completely free charitable pharmacy in southeast Ohio is getting a helping hand from AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company based in Delaware. read more ...

The merchandise looks fresher these days at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Dalles, Oregon, the sales clerks find it easier to read the price tags, and the big store is saving money in the bargain — all because of new lights purchased with help from the Northern Wasco County People's Utility District. read more ...

 

Another class has graduated from the Dallas Council’s Intensive Business Training program, which gives the underemployed and unemployed computer application skills for employment and life skills for success. The 2008 graduates hailed from all parts of the world and included a married couple who had lived in a Thai refugee camp after escaping from Burma. The goal of the Special Works Programs at the Council of Dallas is to effect systemic change by eliminating root causes of poverty. 

Some of the food now available in deep-discount stores such as Big Lots and Dollar General was once given to the poor by local food banks. A few years ago, full-service grocery stores and food manufacturers routinely donated food in dented cans or damaged packages to charity, but that steady stream of donations has slowed to a trickle. read more ...

Last year, the Society assisted more than 21,000 disadvantaged, homeless and working poor men, women and children in Ventura County, California. read more ...

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Madison, Wisconsin plans to break ground this morning on a food pantry and service center to help meet growing needs at the county's busiest pantry. read more ...

AstraZeneca PLC will provide free medications to St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati. read more ...

Skyrocketing food and gas prices forced thousands of Oregonians to seek help from the state or local food banks last month. read more ...

Manuel Torres wants his family to eat before going to bed, so he takes his wife and three little girls to dinner at St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix. read more ...

More than 50 people gathered for the 11th annual Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy memorial procession Sunday. Pictures carried by friends were assembled around the church's Tree of Life, a memorial established to honor those who have died homeless in the county. read more ...

Reaching out to community-based social service agencies in Orange County, California, Correctional Programs Supervisor Dominic Mejico realized that strong networking could support a program to help inmates successfully transition back into their community. read more ...

Eighteen-year-old Sasha Miller already has two summer jobs, but she recently got new incentive to find a third. Thanks to a new St. Vincent de Paul Society outreach program in Lane County, Oregon, the recent Oakridge High School graduate opened a Valley Individual Development account program.  read more ...

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