The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix

Thanks to HandsOn Greater Phoenix with The Home Depot for giving us a fresh paint job and renovating our clothing donation space and more at SVdP's Phoenix Dining Room! Over 100 associates and three districts helped make our spaces brighter and more welcoming for those we serve. ??

This Veterans Day, St. Vincent de Paul honors those who have served our country, especially those who have continued a life of service through volunteering. At 92, Korean War Era veteran Gus Suhr spends every Monday volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul’s Phoenix Dining Room in downtown Phoenix, sorting donations, serving meals, or sweeping the campus. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Germany during the Cold War. After his service, he returned to Santa Clara University, played professional baseball in the New York Yankees minor league, and later built a 30-year career with Chevron. In retirement, Gus moved to Arizona and found purpose in volunteering—a commitment he’s upheld since 2005. For Gus, service is a lifelong mission. “All of our lives would be changed if it wasn’t for the veterans,” he reflects. No matter how old you are, or how much time you have to give, SVdP has volunteer opportunities for everyone. Find your calling. Sign up to volunteer at this link: https://lnkd.in/dZN2uhq #veteransday #thankyouforyourservice

We’re still feeling so moved by the moments of shared love, compassion and hope at our Restoring Hope Community Breakfast last week! We are humbled and grateful to everyone who gave generously at this year's breakfast to support our mission. Thank you for the light that you are for those in need in our community, especially during this upcoming holiday season. Watch our highlight video to experience the powerful stories, connections, and meaningful impact of that morning.

Today, we kick off Turkey Tuesday ??, the largest one-day turkey drive in the nation! For over 30 years, 12News | KPNX-TV has teamed up with Bashas'’, @Food City, and @AJ's Fine Foods to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need in Arizona. Beyond a drive, Turkey Tuesday is a community effort that ensures every local family can gather around the table and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Join this year's Turkey Tuesday by: ?? Donating at the register at Bashas’, Food City, or AJ’s all month long ?? Bringing a frozen turkey to Bashas’ or Food City on Nov. 26 ?? Making an online donation: https://lnkd.in/ghKsQrUj ?? Buying a pumpkin crepe at any Colados, with 20% of proceeds going to SVdP ?? Donating non-perishable goods at @MisRaícesCaféAZ, @TestalMexicanKitchen, or @EarthPlantBasedCuisine for a 10% discount on your meal. ?? Encouraging friends and organizations to participate in Kindness with Coop: https://lnkd.in/gXZ4Bw3u ?? Hosting a food drive with your group or community: https://lnkd.in/edDkXj7d

This morning, we had over 1,300 supporters attend our Restoring Hope Community Breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore. Together, we celebrated how SVdP serves as a light of hope for those in need, through stories of resilience and messages that touched everyone present. Our CEO, Shannon Clancy, shared recent milestones, including reaching our Housing 2025 goal early and expanding transitional housing at SVdP. Attendees also heard the powerful stories of two individuals who, with SVdP’s support, have found health and stable housing. And how could we forget the highlight of the morning when 50 healthcare providers and SVdP clinic doctors joined together on stage, presenting a basketball to our featured patient, Luis, symbolizing hope for his continued recovery and their collective work that helped save Luis's life from a rare cancer. Relive some of the best moments from our Restoring Hope Community Breakfast and join us to help feed, clothe, house and heal. If you didn't get a chance to donate today at our event, you still have a chance. Plus, your gift will be doubled thanks to a $750,000 matching opportunity! Found out more here: https://lnkd.in/g74hn7Pf Thank you to all who joined us at our event and in our community to continue the important work of SVdP's mission. God bless you, all. #RestoringHope

We're still feeling elated from our CEO Shannon Clancy’s recent ATHENA Award win! Her words of wisdom at the Greater Phoenix Chamber award luncheon were so meaningful that we just couldn't keep them to ourselves. Watch the video and let Shannon's message inspire you to be a “champion” in your family, workplace, and for those who may never have had someone to champion them. Enjoy! ??

We are over the moon and so proud to announce that our CEO, Shannon Clancy, has been honored as the winner of the prestigious 37th Annual ATHENA Public Sector Award by the Greater Phoenix Chamber! This international recognition celebrates women who not only excel in their professional careers but also lead with heart, inspire other women, and dedicate themselves to making an impact in their community through service and leadership. ?? Shannon accepted her award with her signature grace and humility, emphasizing that we should continue to lift each other up and be champions for those who don't have the loving support we may have had in our lives. We couldn’t be prouder of Shannon and the compassionate leadership and mentorship she embodies every day. Her service and commitment to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing those in need are an example that continues to inspire other women and community members to follow in her footsteps. Congratulations Shannon on this well-deserved recognition! ??

Last Friday was a truly special night for SVdP at the Greater Phoenix Urban League's 60th Annual Whitney M. Young Awards Dinner! We are grateful to be recognized by GPUL as the 2024 nonprofit honoree. We were selected for the "Defeating Poverty" piece of the awards theme this year, which was “GPUL in 3D: Defending Democracy, Demanding Diversity & Defeating Poverty.” Whitney M. Young Jr. was a civil rights leader who dedicated his career to end employment discrimination in the United States and turning the National Urban League from a relatively passive civil rights organization into one that fervently and vocally pursued equitable access to socioeconomic opportunity for the historically disenfranchised. Thank you to our incredible staff who attended the event in representation of the entire SVdP family of staff and volunteers whose diverse talents and passions drive our mission to feed, clothe, house, and heal those in need. It is everyone's collective efforts that made this award possible! ??

Yesterday, SVdP hosted the Arizona Housing Coalition (AZHC): Maricopa County Member Mixer, bringing together passionate leaders in the fight against homelessness. Guests enjoyed a light breakfast prepared by our kitchen team, led by Chef Hoffman, and were inspired by our mission shared by our dedicated staff leaders and CEO. Attendees also toured our interim housing communities, gaining a deeper understanding of the work we do. We're grateful for everyone who joined us to share meaningful insights into the work that they do to help our most vulnerable community members around the Valley. It was great seeing everyone connect and taking the time to reflect on their collective efforts.

Double your impact when you donate to Angels on Call online and in the program's app during the month of October! Your gift will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to the generosity of Regina and Chikk Myers! It's the perfect time to make a difference! ?? ?? What is Angels on Call? Angels on Call matches donors, referred to as "Angels," with families who've turned to SVdP in times of housing crisis. How does the app work? After downloading the app, users sign up to become “Angels” and can set their preferences for donation amount and frequency. When a need arises that matches their preferences, "Angels" receive a notification and can instantly choose how much they’d like to give. This month, any donation will be matched up to $10,000! Help us make a difference by downloading the app today and becoming an "Angel": https://lnkd.in/g9-UmnW