What Do We Do?
The St. Vincent de Paul Society directly serves the poor and those in need in our community. Members of the Society (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We believe that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.
Why Do We Do It?
Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, Vincentians are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for thousands in St. Joseph County. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes.
How Do We Do it?
The Society offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. Initially, the Vincentian meets with the client in their home. This personalized involvement makes the work of the Society unique. Immediate assistance often involves providing food or other items to meet the client's daily needs. Additional aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.
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News
Simple Living Raffle
This annual raffle begins on January 15 and extends thru February 21, 2012. The drawing will take place at our annual Mardi Gras Party.
If you want to purchase tickets for the raffle or the party or want further information, click here!
Eric's Promise
In 2011, Eric’s Promise was the most successful material donation drive in the history of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County! For 2012, Eric's Promise will begin February 2nd and continue till April 30th. This year, we hope to improve upon the more than 15 tons of clothing, furniture, house wares, and other material donations collected in order to help keep Eric’s Promise. For more information or to participate click here!
ND Hockey Games
ND vs Ferris State - Friday, February 10, 2012
at the Compton Ice Arena, 7:05 pm.
ND vs Michigan State -
Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Compton Ice Arena, 8:35 pm.
**SVDP will be selling hockey pucks for the "chuck-a-puck" events both evenings.
Bridges Out Of Poverty Workshop
A workshop "Bridges Into Health: Strategies to Reduce Inequities & Improve Health" is scheduled for Friday, February 24th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm . It will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul building, 520 Crescent Avenue South Bend. For more information or to register click here!
People
At St. Vincent de Paul, we offer assistance to needy families in the South Bend Community through food, clothing and furniture assistance, emergency financial assistance, and our Christmas Basket Outreach Program. Click below to read about some of our clients.
When the doctor told Floyd Erwin his kidneys were failing he also told him that he had lung cancer. See how St. Vincent helped him maintain his soothing disposition.
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In five years Wayne Hubbard has lost his wife, his job, his home and his health. See how St. Vincent has helped.
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