Featured Blog Post
Trombone Larry: From the Shelter to the Boardroom
By almost any measure Larry Hickland, aka “Trombone Larry,” had the odds in his favor. As a child he was well-loved, well-fed, well-educated, and musically gifted. In college, Larry was sought out to play with elite musicians, and by age 25 he was thriving. “In the...
Expanding the “Getting Ahead” Program
“Getting Ahead” Groups Now in Progress To help our neighbors make systemic changes in their lives, the St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Dayton District Council offers Getting Ahead classes. Participants meet weekly for 16 weeks to examine their poverty experience, assess...
Stories of Recovery
An unfortunate reality is that drug and alcohol abuse are a part of life for many of our neighbors in the Miami Valley. Thankfully, we have also seen many stories of recovery throughout the community. Two of those success stories specifically credit the support from...
Recent Blog Posts
5 Things I Learned on a Tour of St. Vincent de Paul
Written by Lauren Rinehart, Girl About Town blogger Growing up in the Dayton area, you hear about St. Vincent de Paul all the time - clothing drives, fundraising, etc. People just know about this organization and their mission to provide safe shelter to those in...
How do Conferences Work Together?
Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Specialist When one of our Conferences receives a call, they jump into action. Recently, a client who is disabled called explaining he needed a ramp. Vincentians who visited the client at home saw that without a ramp, he...
How the Family Car Keeps Giving
Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications You may have had your family vehicle for years. Passed down from sibling to sibling, it may be time to start fresh with the next car that will last another lifetime. Your family car may have been dependable and...
What Do I Do With My Old Family Car?
Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications Your vehicle gave your family so much, but what do you do at the end of its road? When you donate your vehicle to St. Vincent de Paul, you provide opportunities for families and individuals to overcome...
6 Other Ways to Donate
Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications We’ve told you can donate to St. Vincent de Paul on our website, but did you know these other ways to donate? Call the Development Office at (937)222-7349 ex 416 with any questions. 6. Thrivent Financial Members...
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