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Thank You Starbucks Volunteers!
Thank you to the wonderful 14 Starbucks employees who helped at our Georgetown Food Bank last Thursday! It was the busiest day at the Food Bank this year thus far, and these volunteers cheerfully served 492 neighbors. Thanks again for your hard work, and we hope to see you all again back here soon! …
Read MoreEveryone Should Have Access to Technology!
We will begin selling computer equipment at our Kenmore store on Monday, Nov. 16th at 11 a.m. We want you to have and understand the back story associated with this initiative. St. Vincent de Paul believes that every individual should have equitable access to technology. Yet, individuals and families with low income continue to experience…
Read MoreKenmore SVdP Now Selling Computers!
We’ve introduced a new era in thrift store sales. SVdP Kenmore Now Selling Computers! We are launching the sale of refurbished computer and peripherals in a partnership with InterConnection.org We are deeply committed to working with InterConnection.org to help low income shoppers and non-profit organizations and others buy refurbished computer equipment low-cost laptops, desktops, monitors and…
Read MoreNo More Used Mattresses or Desk Donations.
We are very concerned about the sanitation and health related issues connected to collecting and selling used beds. Because of this, we have decided to discontinue selling these items in our stores. Effective immediately, we will no longer take used mattresses as donations. And we will no longer sell them. We sell new mattresses that are…
Read MoreHelp Veterans Find Housing!
On this important day, Veteran’s Day, join a large group of organizations and St. Vincent de Paul Case Management and Operation Veteran Renewal to help Operation WelcomeOneHome, a nationwide effort to help homeless veterans secure housing. As of September 2015, 717 Veterans have been housed at a pace of about 80 per month. Despite the progress,…
Read MoreFighting Eviction Prevents Homelessness!
We believe St. Vincent de Paul is one of the most effective agencies for homeless prevention in Seattle and King County. We simply do not tell our story as boldly as we should. That’s why we are going to be sharing more background stories and information on a more frequent basis. We know that we…
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