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Homeless for the First Time at 73 Years Old
Maureen is smart, funny and more than a little bit feisty. At 73 years old she’s as proud of her Native American heritage as she is of her self-sufficiency. For 38 years Maureen worked with animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, and for the last 22 years she has lived in the...
Turning Miles into Mission
Making a gift to St. Vincent de Paul doesn’t always come in the form of writing a check or dropping off a box or two at the donation dock. For some local families, it’s looked more like handing over the car keys. St. Vincent de Paul accepts donations of cars, boats,...
Vincentian Reflections: Second Sunday in Lent
Gospel: (Matthew 17:1-9) Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to...
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
These weekly Reflections are great tools for volunteer Vincentians to tie together what we do in our everyday lives and our faith. They are originally designed for Vincentians, but are helpful to anyone who needs of a reminder of what we are called to do for...
Poem: Homelessness is in my Past
I’ve been put out, asked to leave, and not invited back -sometimes for good reason, but that’s beside the fact It may have been in the wee hours or broad daylight, Nevertheless, I had no one to contact. My son and my daughter, I held tight on each side Every moment...
Dick Neff Remembers Gene Westendorf
One of the co-chairs of the 20th Annual Gene Westendorf Memorial Golf Tournament shares why the event means so much to him: I am honored to have known Gene Westendorf so well. Gene was my best friend, brother-in-law and role model. He was a true inspiration to me! ...
A Family Legacy of Support
Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications Frank* has regularly volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul for over five years. He’s done everything from greet donors at the donation dock, assist at the front desk in the shelter, to occasionally serve meals in the...
What is a Home Visit?
Meeting People Where they Live: The Home Visit and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Written by Sunnie Lain, Coordinator of Vincentian Support Services From the Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: “From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic...
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