St. Vincent de Paul | Louisville

Women who live at Roberts Hall, one of St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing programs, got a special treat when seven Bellarmine University coeds, led by Katie Dorminey, served dinner at the home.

“Everyone had a good time,” says Kay Redfern, program manager for Roberts Hall, a dormitory-style residence for formerly homeless women. “They had salad, pasta and pizza, with cake, pie and pudding for dessert.”

The college students also took the time to talk with the women, to listen and to get to know them, adds Redfern. “That meant a lot to the ladies.”

Simon Hall, the house on St. Vincent de Paul’s campus that is home to formerly homeless men, was also the site of a spring party. Members of the St. Bernadette Conference brought in a dinner of barbecued ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and pineapple upside down cake. After the meal, the group had fellowship with one another.

“They [the residents] all really enjoyed the evening and were very appreciative,” says Edward Johnson, Simon Hall’s resident manager.

“Before they left, they gave us crosses.”Thanks to Therese Allen, Dennis Schmidt, David and Rebecca Najewicz and Keith Hodge for making this evening possible.

*Excerpted from the May 2011 Good Samaritan newsletter.

We are proud to host many student volunteers on our campus.  Throughout the year, young volunteers and student groups help support St. Vincent de Paul through special projects such as helping the children residing on our campus with after school activities, hosting birthday parties and holding art and craft events.

The Open Hand Kitchen relies heavily on volunteers. Every day groups of volunteers come in at lunch and at dinner to serve food to those in need who come to find a hot meal. Meals are served to anyone who comes shows up at our doors. The Open Hand Kitchen serves more than 90,000 meals on an annual basis. If you are interested in exploring opportunities to help, contact Donna Young at (502) 301-8688; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St. Vincent de Paul will coordinate on-site clothing and furniture drives for organizations, local businesses, churches and schools wishing to support our programs. We will provide flyers and the truck for the event. To schedule an event, please contact Judy McCoy at 502.301.8676 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to send her an E-mail.