Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA

Tuesday December 3rd kicks off our month-long Season of Generosity. When you join with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul this #GivingTuesday, you give love, help, and hope to our neighbors in need across the country. Learn more or donate now: https://lnkd.in/gmQ3urNj

#ThankfulThursday: Our hearts are full of gratitude for those we serve. So often, our Vincentian volunteers go into a Home Visit or serve a neighbor in the food pantry, and we seek to alleviate our neighbor's hardship, but more often in that encounter OUR HEARTS are the ones that are transformed for good. Thank you to our neighbors (all 5 million of you this year!) who give us the opportunity to serve with compassion and grow in holiness. Tell us below how YOUR Conference or Council serves neighbors in need in your community!

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This weekend, 26 Vincentians from across the country gathered for the Invitation for Renewal weekend at a retreat center in St Louis. Invitation for Renewal is a twice annual leadership formation program for current and emerging Vincentian leaders intended to provide an immersion in the spirit of Vincent, Louise, Frédéric and Rosalie. Participants left feeling inspired to return home and renew the spirit of their Conference and Council. The next retreat will be held in July 2025. Spirituality. Friendship. Service. We are the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. #svdp #ssvp #societyofsaintvincentdepaul #volunteering #giving #poverty #povertyawareness #lovethyneighbor #weareSVdP #catholic #friendship #spirituality #service #catholicmemes

Spirituality. Friendship. Service. We are the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

This fall, St. Vincent de Paul Richmond is launching its Motel 2 Home program, which helps provide families with financial assistance with a deposit and other move-in costs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xq4i50U76z3 Dan Kearns

#ThankfulThursday: We are so GRATEFUL to the everyday saints who partner in our mission to serve the poorest in our communities. Your giving joins with the work of our Vincentians to bring friendship, listening, and hope, and together we are enabled to care for millions of neighbors in need every year. Whether you are a monthly donor, made a tax-free gift through your IRA, donated a vehicle through our CARS program, or have left a planned gift in your estate, we appreciate you for the important work you support. If you're not already a donor, we ask you: Will you be a partner in our mission to alleviate suffering and promote dignity to those most in need?

It costs an average of $35,578 per year to support a person who is chronically homeless, including costs for emergency shelters, healthcare, and law enforcement. In contrast, preventing homelessness permanently through early intervention costs, on average, $2,000. In 2023, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul mobilized $60 million in emergency financial assistance to prevent evictions and keep people housed. Every dollar invested in prevention saves up to five dollars in costs associated with homelessness. And keeping individuals and families housed promotes healthier, more stable communities. Learn more and join our movement at https://ow.ly/q3Y650Tpu9T

Involvement in the Getting Ahead program at St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore was incredibly rewarding for Vincentian Rick Opatick. The 20-week self-advocacy program directly impacted the lives of its 9 participants and its facilitators too. “A pre-school teacher had lost her job and become homeless,” Rick recounts. “Through the [Getting Ahead] program, she regained hope, a community and direction..." Read his full story here: https://ow.ly/YsHk50U3sG1

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene, recovery efforts are still crucial for many of our neighbors throughout Southeast Georgia. With billions of dollars in damage to crops, farms, and timber, along with many homes severely damaged or demolished, recovery is just beginning.?St. Vincent de Paul remains committed to providing support and resources to those rebuilding their lives. From emergency supplies to ongoing assistance, we’re here for the long haul. Learn more about how we’re making a difference and how you can help:?https://lnkd.in/eBDAqcQu #DisasterRecovery #HurricaneHelene #SupportNeighbors #SVdPGeorgia