Community
Day of Caring Volunteers!
We are so grateful to the United Way of King County and the 60 corporate volunteers who worked with us at this year’s Sept. 23rd Day of Caring. St. Vincent de Paul hosted groups of volunteers at a number of our thrift stores and at our Georgetown Food Bank. Our volunteers were from Leibsohn &…
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(The note below was sent by an anonymous neighbor who comes to our Georgetown Food Bank when their family really needs help). Dear Folks: Thank you to you all for the help you have given us. We only show up when the cupboard really is bare and a paycheck is slow in coming or not…
Read MoreAspiring Chef Works Toward Self-Sufficiency
On May 18, Aloha* visited the Kent office site to request a clothing voucher. She initially appeared shy, quiet, and reserved. While case manager Becky conducted an intake assessment of Aloha, she was able to identify from personal experience that Aloha was Laotian. Becky was then able to begin an easy exchange with Aloha. One…
Read MoreMural Painting Needs Funding Help!
Artists A Gaul Culley and Staci Adman are doing their magic. The painting continues on day 20 or so (May 24, 2016). The depth of the detail in the project is starting to be be clear in incredible detail. Look at this photo, this is only half of the mural. We will be updating throughout…
Read MoreKenmore Mural at St. Vincent de Paul
We are pleased to announce our community collaboration involving the artists A Gaul Culley and Staci Adman, the City of Kenmore, St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle|King County, Kenmore Heritage Society, and local community partners. This collaboration is creating a 188 foot long painted mural on the West Wall of the St. Vincent de Paul…
Read MoreSur Ta Table: Best Darn Shepherd’s Pie
Recently our neighbor Sur La Table concluded the last of four specially made lunch events for our Food, Assistance, Compassion, and Emergency Services Program (FACES) that we run every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. We distribute food, personal hygiene items, clothing and other needed supplies exclusively to homeless individuals and families at our…
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