St. Luke Tours and Volunteers at SVdP
Yesterday, we were visited by second grade students from St. Luke School. The second graders toured our facility to learn about SVdP’s Help Line, Home Visits, Thrift Stores, and our other programs to help our struggling neighbors. Along with their tour, our friendly, energetic guests helped out in our Georgetown Food Bank. Thank you so…
Read MoreDid You Buy New Furniture over Memorial Day Weekend?
Memorial Day is a huge weekend for furniture sales. If you are purchased new furniture over Memorial Day weekend, please consider donating your gently-used furniture to St. Vincent de Paul. Donations Become $$$ For Programs When we sell the items we pick from your residence, we utilize the proceeds donated goods create to raise money…
Read MoreFirst Annual Blue Dress Breakfast
Our inaugural St. Vincent de Paul Blue Dress Breakfast at Seattle University on May 6th was a smashing success! The generosity of our sponsors and guests helped raise over $50,000. Proceeds from the event will support many of our programs including Home Visits, Help Line, Food Bank, Case Management, Centro Rendu and Operation Veteran Renewal.…
Read MoreThank You, Tommy Bahama
Last week, Tommy Bahama donated an assortment of men’s and women’s clothing to SVdP. More than 5,000 items are being shipped to the store today for pricing and will be on sale later this week. Check back to see when these great #SVdPFinds hit the sales floor. Thank you, Tommy Bahama, for this generous donation.…
Read MoreMom and Daughter Get Off the Streets
Janelle and her 7 year old daughter were homeless. They had been put in a motel by another agency, but their time there was almost up when they called SVdP for assistance. They had a housing voucher, but no way to pay the $250 deposit for a new apartment they had located. Donations covered the deposit and…
Read MorePregnant Mom Avoids Power Shut-Off
Cheryl is a pregnant single mom, with a two year-old daughter. She works full-time, and is taking off time for maternity leave soon. She has no idea how she will pay her bills while on unpaid leave to care for her new baby. At this time, she is behind on her electric bill and is at risk of…
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