In April, Amber Swick, senior at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work, completed her capstone project at Tranquil House. Amber organized a clean-up and beautification of Tranquil’s courtyard. The clients were given the opportunity to help clean up the space and plant annual tulips. Amber chose to get her masters in social…
Roses & Rosé Tickets On Sale Now
We are excited to bring back Roses & Rosé this year on May 8 at Porcini Restaurant. Our choice of restaurant for the event was purposeful with safety in mind and to comply with CDC and state guidelines. Restaurants, and especially Porcini, have shown us a clear record of experience in safely providing a fine-dining…
Driven to Get Back on the Road Again
2020 was a year of firsts for many people, but homeless was not a first Doug thought he would experience. Doug has been an over-the-road truck driver for over 25 years, many of which he was an owner-operator. In 2019 diabetes forced him off the road as he lost his CDL (commercial driver’s license) because…
Junior League Partners with YHDP Program
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville received a $10,000 grant from the Junior League of Louisville for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project (YHDP) at Waypoint House! In 2020, YHDP provided transitional housing to 33 young adults and 3 children. In addition to fulfilling the imperative need for housing, we provide weekly programming to transitional housing residents,…
Lou City FC Match Benefits SVDP
Lou City FC soccer players Niall McCabe and George Davis IV played in a scramble-style match against two other players to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Louisville at Nevel Meade Golf Course. For three years now, Nevel Meade Golf Course has collected food and new toys during the Christmas season for the pantry and Santa…
Thanks to Everyone That Attended Home Begins Here
We want to thank everyone for their participation in the inaugural event, Home Begins Here. While we expected to be in person, we hope you took the time to watch the program virtually. Home Begins Here is an event centered around the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, partnering with individuals and families in…
Councils Band Together for Giving Tuesday
Join us in a friendly competition between St. Vincent de Paul Councils in other states on Giving Tuesday, December 1st. There will be a couple of categories for competing like dollars raised, number of donors, and social media engagement. We are excited to join other St. Vincent de Pauls around the country raising funds to…
Introducing a New Event, Home Begins Here
We would like to introduce our new mission event, Home Begins Here. This name is significant as it encapsulates the goal of our mission and all the work that our staff and clients do to achieve that mission. Whether accomplished through the permanent and transitional housing programs, our men’s emergency housing at Ozanam Inn, the…
That’s a Wrap for the 2020 Clubs & Cocktails Scramble
We are so thankful to have been able to proceed with Clubs & Cocktails as scheduled this year. We weren’t able to gather after the scramble for dinner and awards, but the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Hurstbourne Country Club has yet again provided fabulous service and a pristine course to play for our…
Are You Ready for 24 Hours of Giving?
On September 17th, we’re participating in Give For Good Louisville, a city-wide fundraising event. St. Vincent de Paul Louisville needs YOUR help to achieve our goal of raising $15,000. All contributions will go towards the vital programs supporting the homeless in our community. Donate on September 17th at giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/st-vincent-de-paul-louisville. No donation is too small, and…