About St. Vincent de Paul Society,
Dayton District Council

Conferences (Neighborhood Ministries)

Our help begins with our Conferences and their volunteer members (Vincentians). Based out of 24 local parishes and schools, these neighborhood ministries provide person-to-person assistance with utilities, food, clothing, furniture, and many other services to help neighbors stay in their homes. Home visits are a trademark of these ministries, where Vincentians visit neighbors in their homes to offer accompaniment, guidance, friendship, and hope.

Special Works – Homeless and Housing Ministries

St. Vincent de Paul operates an emergency shelter for women and families who are experiencing homelessness, serving more than 200 guests each night. We also provide supportive services for veteran families, and operate supportive housing programs for men, women, and families who face significant barriers to stable housing. These ministries all focus on meeting our neighbors’ basic needs for shelter, food, and clothing while accompanying them with compassionate, Christ-like support. 

Community 

We operate a community thrift store – CityThrift – which accepts donations of household goods, clothing, and furniture. These donations are first used to help our neighbors in shelter and supportive housing, to provide them clothing and to help them furnish their new homes at little or no cost. Donations not needed for guests are sold in the thrift store, and all proceeds go directly back to our mission.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton District Council is faithfully guided by the oversight of Vincentians and community members who sit on two boards. Each board provides accountability, insight, guidance, decision-making, and prayers for our operations and ministries. 

Our mission depends on our generous donors, supporters, and thousands of volunteers throughout the year. You can join us in our efforts through prayers, volunteering, donating in-kind goods or services, or supporting us financially through a gift today. 

Thank you for your support and being part of our story of love for our brothers and sisters!