by Jackie Scott | Aug 7, 2026 | All Posts
Every day at St. Vincent de Paul Dayton’s Women and Families Shelter, guests have a choice. They can enjoy the day’s hot meal, grab a bag lunch to take with them, or build their own salad or wrap using fresh vegetables from the shelter’s garden. To...
by Joshua Plandowski | Jul 27, 2026 | All Posts
Originally published in the Dayton Daily News. By Angie Grilliot, Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul Dayton Since becoming executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Dayton earlier this year, I have spent much of my time listening to volunteers, community partners...
by Jackie Scott | Jul 15, 2026 | All Posts
“I never thought this would happen. . .” is a common sentiment among women and families who come to St. Vincent de Paul shelter after losing their homes. The reasons for their homelessness may differ, but many guests share similar feelings – failure, discouragement,...
by Jackie Scott | Apr 2, 2026 | All Posts
How Can I Cooperate in God’s Plan? A Holy Thursday Reflection by Angie Grilliot, Executive Director The scriptural phrase from Luke 2:19, “Mary pondered these things in her heart,” kept coming to mind for me as I journeyed through Lent this year. I am not sure if it...
by Joshua Plandowski | Mar 27, 2026 | All Posts
Let Your Light Shine is what each of us is called to do at St. Vincent de Paul Society, in Dayton. Employee Illuminations highlights dedicated employees who take this mission to heart and embody the love of Christ in their daily work. Today we are humbled and honored...
by Joshua Plandowski | Mar 16, 2026 | All Posts
Roland started volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul in December of 2024. His reasons for choosing to volunteer at the shelter included his desire to directly help others. He did his research on various agencies in the Dayton area and found information online about...
