This holiday season remember the little ones whose Christmas wish is as simply a warm meal, a comfortable bed to sleep on, clean clothes, maybe a toy or two, or a roof over their heads. Your generosity ensures that St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) can continue to be that safe harbor where families find peace,…

November is a month to acknowledge and pay tribute to the Native American communities, cultures, traditions, and histories. Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor and recognize the amazing contributions of Indigenous people – the original inhabitants of the United States, and their resilience in the face of adversity – despite their experience…

The Philippines has a rich and diverse culture – made up of about 7,000 islands, with Tagalog as the official language, however, many other languages and dialects are spoken throughout. In 2009, October was designated as Filipino American Heritage Month – a month long celebration to recognize the Filipino contributions throughout American history, stretching as…

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,…

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…

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…