Calling on Santa’s elves! St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Santa’s Workshop is Sunday, December 11. We’re preparing for this special Christmas event already. Do you want to donate clothes for a child in need? Do you want to be one of Santa’s helpers before or during the event? Call Director of Volunteer Services and Conference…
St. Vincent de Paul Case Manager Jessie Arnold
Jessie Arnold, a case manager at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, has been with the organization for five years. In that time, she has helped many people improve their lives. She has a degree in sociology and a desire to help those in need. Jessie started work here as an Americorps volunteer. In that role,…
Remember Us on September 15
We are only a few weeks out from our eighth time participating in Give for Good Louisville! The area’s most generous day of giving hosted annually by the Community Foundation of Louisville is set to return on Thursday, September 15th, 2022. This year, we are focusing on raising funds for our Family Success Center, and…
Focus on Conferences: St. Bernadette
St. Bernadette Conference has 17 active Vincentians. The Vincentians serve the local community by providing financial help when a person is in need. Support can come through gift cards or vouchers for food, rental assistance, and help with health care costs like dental care. There are many reasons to join the Vincentian community. Conference President…
Housing Those in Need
Clients are referred to us through the Coalition of the Homeless. Case managers proactively find the referred client wherever they are currently sheltering, explain the housing opportunity to them, and offer to help them gather all necessary documents for housing. Once accepted for the housing program, clients talk to a housing specialist, who determines what…
Fire Hits de Paul Apartments
On the evening of August 3, 2022, employees were preparing to go home from work when they saw smoke coming from one the apartments at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s de Paul Apartments. While one employee ran into the building to ensure everyone was out, another called emergency services. Because of the fast thinking of…
Archbishop Fabre Visits SVDP
Archbishop Shelton Fabre visited St. Vincent de Paul Louisville on June 24. He toured our campus, spending time talking with staff, volunteers, and clients
Rainy Day Fund August Update
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville received many of the buildings we use today from the Archdiocese of Louisville. These buildings, the rectory (Simon Hall), the church (Open Hand Kitchen), and school (Ozanam Inn) have served us well for many years. To continue serving us, the buildings need ongoing repairs and maintenance. We have created a…
By the Numbers: October 2021 – May 2022
Permanent Housing Programs (All scattered site, all on-campus apartments, except Tranquil House) 448 people have been served since October 1, 2021. Of those 448, 124 are individuals, the remaining 324 are part of 93 families. 201 of these people were children. 90% of those who exited our program did not return to homelessness. Ozanam Inn…
It’s About People: Success Story
Britney, a young woman with five children, became homeless with one of her children. The other children had found places to stay with family. Life without a home was very difficult, and Britney sank into substance abuse. As her life grew increasingly complicated, she was in danger of losing her child. Fortunately, she was referred…
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