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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration lasting from September 15th thru October 15th, but originally traced back to President Johnson, who first introduced Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. The week-long celebration was later changed to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. During this month-long event, we recognize and honor the cultural, historical,…
Read MoreFrederic Ozanam: A Life of Compassion and a Lasting Legacy
Frederic Ozanam was born in Milan, Italy, in 1813, and was a man of deep faith and unwavering compassion. Known as the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, his beliefs created the foundation for how our organization operates today – dedicated to serving neighbors who need it most. Ozanam was a great…
Read MoreHelp for Maui
The Lahaina wildfires have drastically effected Maui leaving many without food, water, clothing, housing, and other basic essentials. St. Vincent de Paul has always been dedicated to helping neighbors who need it most and with your support, we can continue to provide person-to-person recovery services to families impacted by disasters across the United States. There…
Read MoreSt. Vincent de Paul and KidVantage Partnership: Providing Essentials for Children
After 32 years Eastside Baby Corner (EBC), is proud to announce their new name, KidVantage. While their mission remains the same “helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting their basic needs today,” KidVantage, formerly known as Eastside Baby Corner, is still dedicated to providing essentials for children, while building a strong foundation to…
Read MoreCentro Rendu’s Día del Niño Celebration
Celebration of Children’s Day! The last day of April every year marks a special occasion, Día del Niño or Children’s Day, a national celebration of children and childhood. This day recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society, and endorses their well-being. This year, with the generous support of the St. Anthony’s Parish Community…
Read MoreVincentian Appreciation Luncheon
St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County recently hosted its annual Vincentian Appreciation Luncheon to celebrate the dedication of each Vincentian and their contribution in Christian service to their neighbors in need. Over 250 Vincentians from different Conferences throughout Seattle and King County attended the event. During the luncheon, nine Vincentians were recognized…
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