The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), one of the largest charitable organizations in the nation, is on the ground in Oklahoma to help provide relief to the victims of Monday’s tornadoes. To help individuals and families hit by the storms, the Society is accepting contributions to its Domestic Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.svdpusa.net/transact/transaction-donationsform13.php?transactionid=18 read more ...

A $2,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) will help provide a wide variety of assistance to Addison, Ill., residents in need, including education and job counseling, rental assistance, and temporary housing. The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.  read more ...

Some 30 residents in need in the Chiefland, Fla., area will get some help completing their GED, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  read more ...

Residents of the Baton Rouge, La., area who struggling financially and at risk of having their utilities shut off will get some help, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge.  read more ...

Residents of the Cape Coral, Fla., area who struggle to pay for everyday expenses will get some help, thanks to a $2,500 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral.  read more ...

Residents of the southwest side of Chicago who are struggling to put food on their tables will get some assistance, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Turibius Catholic Church.  read more ...

Those residents of Dixon, Ill., who may be facing eviction for being unable to pay their rent will get some help, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Patrick Catholic Church.  read more ...

Those residents of Escanaba, Mich., who need assistance to obtain Social Security benefits will get some help, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Thomas Catholic Church.  read more ...

Residents of the Grayslake, Ill., area who are struggling to make ends meet will get some assistance, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Gilbert Catholic Church.  read more ...

Residents of the Cherokee County, N.C., area who are struggling to pay for everyday expenses, including utility bills, rent, food and medical care, will get some help, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. William Catholic Church in Murphy.  read more ...

Residents of the Norcross, Ga., area who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills will get some help, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Norcross.  read more ...

Those Milwaukee residents for whom sleeping on the floor is the only available option will get some assistance, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Therese Catholic Church.  read more ...

Residents of Gwinn, Mich., who are struggling with the rising cost of gas and transportation will get some help, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). The money is part of SVdP’s Friends of the Poor® grant program, and will be disbursed by the Society’s conference (chapter) at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  read more ...

At the request of Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of the Diocese of Austin, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States, is overseeing the state-wide response by Catholic organizations to provide relief to victims of the April 17 explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. SVdP is coordinating efforts with the Diocese of Austin, the Society’s Council of Austin, SVdP’s thrift stores in central Texas, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, as well as the  read more ...