Who We Are: Mission Work in Neighborhoods

Vincentian Conferences

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County is able to extend our reach through an incredible network of 48 neighborhood-based outreach teams, known as Conferences. We call ourselves Vincentians, in honor of the Patron Saint of the Poor, St. Vincent de Paul.

Vincentians are the heart and soul of our organization, making nearly 16,000 in-home visits each year with neighbors who live in their own neighborhoods, who are seeking assistance with basic needs.

Neighbor to Neighbor

Travelling in pairs, Vincentians meet neighbors 'where they're at,' providing a safe space in which to build trust, assess complex needs, and work closely with each family to identify solutions.

Vincentians offer a listening ear and a compassionate presence first and foremost, and, in addition, assist families and individuals with rent, utility payments, food, gas and more. In so doing, Vincentians help reduce homelessness, promote self-sufficiency, and build community

Become a Vincentian

Vincentians play a significant role in the community by dedicating their enthusiasm and passion in all that they do. If you would like to make a difference, consider learning more about the Vincentian way of life.

To learn about a Conference in your area, and how you can provide hope to families in need, please contact Emmanuel Marquez, Vincentian Support and Community Engagement.

Watch this short video about Vincentian work in neighborhoods throughout Seattle and King County!

“Do not be afraid of new beginnings. Be creative. Be inventive. Organize new works of love in the service of the poor. You who have energy, who have enthusiasm, who want to do something of value for the future, be inventive, launch out, do not wait.”

Blessed Frederick Ozanam

King County Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County is on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.