The Beating Heart of St. Vincent de Paul

The Beating Heart of St. Vincent de Paul

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...

Like a Good Neighbor, St. Vincent’s There

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...

Food for the Soul

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...