by Joshua Plandowski | Sep 17, 2015 | All Posts, News
By Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services Most people have heard of St. Vincent de Paul, but not too many know very much about him or his life. Here are five things that you may not know: 5. St. Vincent de Paul spent the first 20 years of his life seeking fame and...
by Jackie Scott | Nov 28, 2022 | All Posts
At the heart of St. Vincent de Paul Society, we know that we belong to one another as part of the human family and the Body of Christ. All our ministries are connected in a living breathing Society made up of members, donors, volunteers, and staff committed to being...
by Jackie Scott | Oct 21, 2022 | All Posts
The banner outside the St. Vincent de Paul Shelter for Women and Families proclaims that “Love Lives Here,” a sign that all are welcome, all are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, and all we do is rooted in love for God and neighbor. On an even...
by Jackie Scott | Sep 26, 2022 | All Posts
September is National Preparedness Month, and like a good neighbor, St. Vincent’s there. As the leaves change and seasons shift, the wind begins to blow cooler and cooler, we, like the squirrels, ought to be preparing for winter. Instead of collecting...
by Jackie Scott | Aug 25, 2022 | All Posts
The simplest gifts often have the biggest impact on our neighbors in need, but perhaps none other than a hearty home-cooked meal to nourish the body and soul in times of stress. The children, women, and men who come to our shelters for rest are all experiencing some...
by Jackie Scott | Jul 14, 2022 | All Posts
It began with firewood—the spark that lit the fire in the heart for love of neighbor. A group of college buddies in 1833 who loved God and studied theology felt that something was missing. They were convicted to live their faith in a more active, tangible way....
