Each summer St. Vincent de Paul welcomes to our campus two men from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., who are studying for the priesthood. They arrive seeking pastoral experience and are eager to learn more about our mission of service to the poor and homeless. (Left to right) Brothers Justin and Norbert…
Archives for July 2014
Homeless Shelters Struggle to Meet Summer Demand
Patrick T. Sullivan, The Courier-Journal Louisville homeless shelters are struggling with a lack of volunteers and low donations amid increased summer needs. City shelters see more people during the summer than any other season, but donations and volunteers are scarce then, said Natalie Harris, director of the Coalition for the Homeless. The summer heat is driving the…
More Than Merely Helping the Poor
Giving Them Choices and Respect By Nancy Naughton, Associate Executive Director A constant focus at St. Vincent de Paul is on the people we serve and helping them achieve a brighter, more stable future. As a result, our downtown campus is growing to best serve our neighbors in need. Our environment dictates additional action. Our…