Round Up Really Working–Thank You!
Our Round It Up for St. Vincent is really working and we are very grateful. Our shoppers have been generous and kind. In the past few weeks, shoppers have donated more than $6,000 The next time you shop with us, remember this. It is an easy way to donate money to us. With your permission, we…
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 MoreRelive Blue Dress Breakfast
It takes a village to host a successful fundraising event like our Third Annual Blue Dress Breakfast on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Our Master of Ceremonies, John Curley, led the hour-long event that included a unique staff and student fashion show, an emotionally-charged video that told a story (see below) about one of our Centro Rendu clients,…
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Blue Dress Breakfast Raises $285,000!
Our Third Annual Blue Dress Breakfast on Tuesday May 10, 2016 was an overwhelming success. We are deeply thankful and grateful to all who attended and their generous outpouring of support. Our first Blue Dress Breakfast in 2014 raised $50,000. On May 10, 2016 we raised $285,000. THAT IS A 460% INCREASE IN THREE YEARS! Indeed we…
Read MoreCompanis Volunteers Make A Difference
A small silk rug brought in $600. A porcelain owl, $600. A large folio Frank Lloyd Wright book, $350. A gold ring with small diamonds, $450. On any given week, that’s what Companis Worker Tom Tiberio, antiques expert and appraiser, can find reviewing goods donated to St. Vincent de Paul’s five thrift shops. And he…
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