The 1st in an ongoing series of getting to know more about SVDP

This kicks off the first in an ongoing series of information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Through text taken from the SVDP Manual and other online sources, please consider this an introduction or refresher on the work of SVDP.
Vincentian History
The Vincentian Family?
The Vincentian Family is a worldwide, living reality. Countless persons [...]

Interesting SVDP program out of the St. Louis area …

Gear Up needs clothing donations to help job seekers look good
The good news is that the Gear Up program of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is helping an average of 25 men a week who need nice clothing for job interviews or work. The bad news is that means it needs a lot more [...]

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s report for March 2009

Everyday, we receive calls for assistance. In some cases, SVDP volunteers are able to help with referrals to other agencies. Sometimes we provide families much-needed food. Here’s how you helped us make a difference during March:
Total Number of Cases: 15
Total Number of Food Pantry Deliveries: 11 (in-kind value of $600.00)
Total Number of Cases [...]

SVDP-supported SACSON needs your help, please donate and/or volunteer

HOMELESS SERVICES NETWORK
OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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1940 Traylor Boulevard, P.O. Box 547068, Orlando, FL 32854
(407) 893-0133 (407) 893-5299 fax www.hsncfl.org
I am writing on behalf of SACSON, the Seminole Action Coalition Serving Our Needy (SACSON), a faith-supported community organization that educates the public and provides programs and services to those in need in North [...]

From the national SVDP office: Update on 2nd Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

The 2nd, annual, national SVdP Friends of the Poor® Walk will be held on:
Saturday, September 26, 2009;
alternate/rain date, Sunday September 27, 2009
Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul.
Everything you need to Operate a Walk/Register/Pledge to a Walker, go to:
www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. We have made some enhancements on the site, based on some of your comments last year.
Walk [...]

SVDP’s Six Month Report for October 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009

During Monday’s SVDP Board Meeting, we presented the following information to Father Trout about the first six months of our current fiscal year:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of All Souls Catholic Church
Six Month Report from October 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009
Spiritual Life
•    Two Masses for the Poor
•    Deacon Jim Lathan joins us as [...]

SVDP Daily Reflection

Monday, March 09, 2009
“Have the courage to own up to one’s omissions and blunders.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
To admit to my failures takes a lot of humility and courage. Rather than yielding to despondency, let me see these occasions as times of growth, painful as they may be.

SVDP serves up a feast

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at All Souls Catholic Church served our neighbors in need during a recent Grace N’ Grits Wednesday meal at the Sanford Civic Center.

Friday’s SVDP Trivia …

15.  Does the SVDP depend on the Catholic hierarchy?
Answer below:
No. If she is not of the Church, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is nonetheless in the Church. She maintains a relation of filial respect with the bishops. In particular, the bishop must be consulted for any admittance of a non catholic volunteer in [...]

The SVDP truck runneth over …

Thanks to everyone who donated items and/or time as once again, All Souls, filled the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store truck from top to bottom. All items help re-stock the SVDP Thrift Stores in Apopka, Cocoa and Clermont. Many thanks!!