St. Vincent de Paul | Louisville

Social justice has long been at the heart of our mission -- reaching out to the poor in Christian compassion, without judgment regarding matters of faith, background or circumstance.

In 1833, St. Vincent de Paul was founded by Frederic Ozanam, an idealistic 20-year-old student in Paris, France. With his love of God and desire to help others, he sought to put his faith into action.

Inspired by the exemplary charitable life led by St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), he and six of his friends dedicated themselves to serving the poor through a group they called the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Larry Blandford, The Hobart Group

Jim Carrico (Board Chair), Wells Fargo Insurance Services (Retired)

Tim Condon, Brown-Forman Corporation

David Dutschke, Catholic Charities

Betsy Gronotte, Sears Teleservices (Retired)

Bob Hagan, Ford Motor Company (Retired)

Scott Haner, Yum! Brands, Inc.

John Hanks (Treasurer), Stock Yards Bank & Trust

Kate Harney, Flexible Pharmacy Services, PLLC

Dave Higgins, Brown-Forman Corporation (Retired)

John Huckestein, Yang Kee Noodle

Irv Lambert, National Association of Letter Carriers (Retired)

Mike Lutes, Warren Technology, Inc.

Mel Miller, Copper Products Manufacturing (Retired)

Ken Paris, U.S. Bank (Retired)

John Poole (Vice President), Todd-Veredus Asset Management

Bill Rothwell, University of Louisville (Retired)

Dick Sherrer, Purnell Sausage Company (Retired)

Jim Smith, Smith & Smith Attorneys

Gene Snowden, Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company

Bill Spath, Auto Electric Service Company (Retired)

Louis Straub (Secretary), Attorney

Jim Williams, Social Services