The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person to person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

As a reflection of the whole family of God, members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level.

Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule.

Organized locally Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice.  The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them,

“Vincentians see the face of Christ in the Poor.”

Blessed Frederic Ozanam was a 20 year old college student when he founded the Society in 1833 in Paris, France, Inspired by his father’s physician “home visits” to the needy, Ozanam and a small group of fellow students visited the homes of  the Parisian poor, taking them bread and clothes, while offering friendship and concern, and the love of Christ.  Ozanam chose St. Vincent de Paul as the patron saint of the Society because the 16th century saint was regarded as the patron of all charitable works.  The Society has presence in almost every country in the world and has a approximately one million volunteers.

We accept non-perishable food and welcome outside food drives.  The below is a recommended list of food items most needed in our pantry:

Cereal                          Mac & Cheese (box)
Rice long grain          Pasta
Soup canned              Soup Ramen
Crackers                      Beans canned
Vegetables canned    Pasta sauce
Peanut butter             Jelly
Hot Dogs

The major source of the Society’s funding is individuals’ monthly financial gifts.  These contributions made throughout the year or in response to specific campaigns make it possible for the Society to provide aid day after day, year after year.  Please make this an important component of your giving.

In excess of 90% of the Society’s revenue goes directly to support the services provided to people in need.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a 501©(3), tax exempt charity. 

The St. Vincent de Paul Society(SVdP) is easy to join.

An Invitation to Serve

All you need is the desire to join with others for the love of God, to serve those in need.

The work of SVdP is the Gospel message in action:

I was hungry

I was thirsty

I was a stranger

I was naked

I was sick

I was in prison

And you cared.

Come see the face of Christ in your neighbor, Christians have an obligation to serve others. 
This service can be done as an individual, but is often better accomplished by being a member of a world wide society.

As a member of SVdP you will be helping those in need through friendship and personal encounters. There are a number of ways you can help to serve others as an SVdP member.

NO matter how much or how little time you have, if you have the desire, we can find a way for you to help others!

We invite you to join us at our Conference meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at Mary’s House located on the St. William campus at 929 Gunter Avenue at 3:00 pm.

For more information please call 256-582-4245