Ally & Boys on Path to Stability
After leaving an abusive relationship a few months ago, Ally and her two young boys found themselves on the streets with nowhere to go—they were homeless. With St. Vincent de Paul Case Management help, she was able to obtain full time employment, secure child care, get access to legal and domestic violence resources, move into…
Read MoreShop Our Memorial Day Sale
Join us on Monday, May 26th for our Memorial Day Sale at all five of our King County stores from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and get 50% off store-wide*! Sales from our thrift stores support our social service programs, including the Help Line, Home Visits, Food Bank, Case Management, Centro Rendu, and Operation Veteran…
Read MoreTurn the Lights Back On
The Gomez family in Seattle had their water turned off the day they called for assistance. The husband was laid off and is waiting on income to begin from a retraining program in which he is enrolled. The wife is on unemployment. The house was at risk of foreclosure. They applied for a modification in order to save…
Read MoreThank You for Stamping Out Hunger!
Joaquin, our Food Bank Assistant, his wife Vicky, a long-time volunteer, and their daughter Lesly see first-hand how much food donations like these are needed. Everyone at SVdP wants to thank those who donated to this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive! St. Vincent de Paul’s neighbors in need greatly benefit from these donations. Today,…
Read MoreCancer Survivor: Road to Wellness
Cancer Survivor on the Road to Wellness George has cancer and is undergoing aggressive treatment for it. He has been unable to work since treatment began and has no way to pay his rent or other utilities. He does receive $197 a monthly stipend for his disability. This does not even cover his $610 rent. Together…
Read MoreSt. Catherine Field Trip to SVdP
The sixth and seventh grade classes from St. Catherine School visited St. Vincent de Paul this week for a tour and an opportunity to volunteer in our Food Bank. We enjoy having students here to learn and help us and the students usually gain a new perspective on poverty and the poor. On Tuesday, one…
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