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Advocate (Verb): To Publicly Support or Recommend a Cause, Idea or Policy 1920 2560 SVDP USA
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Advocate (Verb): To Publicly Support or Recommend a Cause, Idea or Policy

By Paul “Korky” Korkemaz, National Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region Advocacy involves actively promoting or speaking in favor of something, often to influence others or bring about change. Our congressional area in Washington, D.C., is commonly referred to as “the Hill.” It has been the seat of our government for more than 225 years, a remarkable…

A Letter of Gratitude and Call to Serve Our Neighbors in Disaster 768 1024 SVDP USA
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A Letter of Gratitude and Call to Serve Our Neighbors in Disaster

https://ssvpusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DSC-CEO-Kevin-Peach-on-Damage-in-Pensacola-3.mp4   By Kevin M. Peach, CEO of Disaster Services — SVdP USA Dear Vincentians, I am writing to reintroduce myself as the Chief Executive Officer of Disaster Services for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. It is a privilege to join you in this work, and I am humbled to serve alongside…

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Passing the Torch: Succession Planning Resources

By the SVdP USA Membership Growth & Leadership Development Committee A quick question: Do you ever worry about who will come after you? Whether you’re a Conference president, call taker, pantry coordinator, someone who conducts home visits or Active Member, you fulfill an important role in ensuring our mission continues. But what will happen when…

John Berry
10-15-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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10-15-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Love of Neighbor Beyond the Front Door There is a moment in a personal encounter when the distance between an “issue” and a human life disappears. A parent lowers their voice so the children will not hear how close the family is to losing their home. A neighbor places a stack of unpaid bills on…

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Becoming Extraordinary Through the Ordinary

By Tim Williams, SVdP USA Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development At the National Assembly in September, we recognized Alex Moynihan, a 17-year-old Vincentian, for her commitment to the Society. Invited by her father to attend the second day of an Ozanam Orientation with him, Alex learned about the spirituality at the heart of our home…

10-8-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 200 176 SVDP USA
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10-8-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

Presenting Now: The Vincentian Charism By Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, Vincentian Family Office Scene: Marlene meets Bob Marlene: Say, Bob, nice SVdP shirt you’re wearing. Bob: Yep, been a member for a long time. Marlene: Guess you’re ready for the Vincentian Charism Pop Quiz, then. Bob: Pop quiz? Didn’t know there was one, but sure. Marlene: It’s…

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Happy (Fiscal) New Year 2027!

By Kevin Prior, SVdP USA Chief Financial Officer As I look back on my first year as CFO of the National Council, I am filled with gratitude for the fine staff we have working on behalf of the Society and all the good work accomplished in the past year. I have had the opportunity to…

John Berry
10-1-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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10-1-2026 A Letter from Our Servant Leaders

From Transactions to Encounters: A Vincentian Examination of Conscience Pope Leo XIV has offered the Church a timely and bracing invitation: Pause, look honestly at what we are doing, and ask whether it is truly bearing the fruit for which Christ calls us. For the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, this is not an…

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA Continues to See Nationwide Increase in the Numbers of People Needing Immediate Food, Rent and Utility Emergency Assistance Due to Ongoing Economic Challenges 150 150 SVDP USA
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA Continues to See Nationwide Increase in the Numbers of People Needing Immediate Food, Rent and Utility Emergency Assistance Due to Ongoing Economic Challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (SVdP USA), which provides more than $1.7 billion in aid to more than 5 million people every year in rural, suburban and urban communities across the United States, continues to see a continual increase in the number of people coming to our 4,000-plus local…

National Incentive Program: A New Membership Growth Initiative 1581 741 SVDP USA
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National Incentive Program: A New Membership Growth Initiative

By Sean Myers, National Vice President of Membership and Leadership Development, and Alec Jewell, Cincinnati Archdiocesan Council Director of Mission Integration The phrase, “Once you’ve seen one Conference, you’ve seen one Conference,” is common these days. Every single one of our more than 4,000 Conferences are beautifully unique. However, across the country, there are often…

Celebrating Our 2026 Youth Vincentian Excellence Award Winners 2000 2500 SVDP USA
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Celebrating Our 2026 Youth Vincentian Excellence Award Winners

By Zoie Roghair, Vice President of the SVdP USA YYAEL Committee The 2026 Young Vincentian Excellence Awards were an amazing opportunity to find Youth and Young Adults across the United States committed to the Vincentian charism, and I was blessed to help interview the nominees and write their bios. The awards were created to recognize…

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Reflections From the First Two Days of the 2026 National Assembly

By Ed Choklek and Cathy Hagadone, Host City Planning Committee Co-Chairs Sunny skies and mild temperatures greeted Vincentians this week in Salt Lake City for the 2026 National Assembly. The first wave of attendees arrived at 1:30 p.m. MT Tuesday. A session for Executive Directors and their Chief Executive Officers kicked off the training sessions.…

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