5 Benefits of Volunteering

Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications    We know you would love to make Dayton a better place to live by donating your time and skills with St. Vincent de Paul, but did you know your neighbors in need are not the only ones who benefit from your...

The Feast Day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services Every year, on September 9th, Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul around the world celebrate the Feast Day of the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Frederic Ozanam.  Born in 1813 in...

What is Poverty?

Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services What is poverty? If you asked 100 people, “what is poverty?” you would be likely to get 100 different answers.  Poverty is a concept that means something different to everyone.  A lot of what we think about poverty...

5 Unique Questions about Donating

Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications    You know our frequently asked questions about donating a car, but what about the random question you may be too shy to ask? Luckily, someone might have asked already! We’ve listed five of the strangest and...

Who is My Neighbor?

Written by Sunnie Lain, Vincentian Support Services Who is my neighbor?  Every morning, I leave home to come to my office at St. Vincent dePaul.  I leave the South Dayton suburbs and drive about 15 minutes, first through the settled communities of Kettering, and then...

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...