Help Stories
Single Mom and Family Needing Help
April is a single mom with three children. She is seeking employment, but currently has no income at all. As a result, her rent is $25 through Section 8. However, she has no way to pay her utilities. When she contacted us, the utility company had given her a 24 hour shut off notice. St.…
Read MoreA Wheelchair for Disabled Grandma
Julia is 75 years old, disabled, and raising her four grandchildren. She is in a wheelchair and the one she currently owns is broken, making getting around extremely difficult. We had a few gently-used, donated wheelchairs here on campus, and with the help of our staff, we were able to have it delivered to her.…
Read MoreHelp in Hard Times
A single mom with two children, who also cares for her disabled mother called SVdP when her water was turned off. She was especially concerned for the health of her mom without water. She had paid the majority of her bill, but with $93 due, the water company turned off the water. Donors made it…
Read MoreDad and Son Avoid Homelessness
Victor, a single dad, and his teenage son recently moved up from California. They have had their apartment for about three months now. When Victor’s hours were cut at work, he found himself unable to pay their December rent. The balance needed to prevent eviction was $1300. Victor has no friends or family here in…
Read MoreMan's Best Friend
Kevin is veteran suffering from PTSD, who utilizing SVdP’s Operation Veteran Renewal program to get support. He recently was given an emotional support animal to help with his transition back to civilian life. While the dog was given to him free of charge, Kevin is unemployed with no income and did not have the money…
Read MoreA Bed for Jessica
Jessica is 63 years old. She was homeless for the last several years, but now has an apartment. However, she was in need of a bed, which St. Vincent de Paul was able to provide and deliver a bed to her. Donate Today! Ensure that our neighbors have the help they need, when they need it.…
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