For many years, St. Vincent de Paul is host to practicum students from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. This year one of those students, senior Shawnnesha Mahoney, is conducting her practicum in Ozanam Inn Men’s Shelter and chose to work with eight of the men for her Capstone Project. The title…
Love Kitchen Returns to St. Vincent de Paul
Once again the generous folks at Little Caesars brought the Love Kitchen to St. Vincent de Paul. On March 15 (the Ides of March) the Love Kitchen served hot, fresh pizzas for the dinner service at the Open Hand Kitchen. Thanks, Little Caesars. We heart you too!
Fifth Third eBus Stops at St. Vincent de Paul
Wind gusts up to 60 mph didn’t stop the Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile from setting up shop on campus on March 14. The eBus offers help with credit reports, home ownership seminars, and tips on how to avoid foreclosure. We are so thankful to Fifth Third Bank for their continued support. They offer financial…
Shelby Park/Smoketown Receive New Trees
Louisville Grows and the Enterprise team were in the Smoketown/Shelby Park neighborhood planting trees and St. Vincent de Paul received one. Thanks to all the volunteers that worked so hard to beautify the neighborhood and help rebuild our tree canopy.
Save the Dates! SVDP Fundraisers Announced
We are excited to announce a new women-focused fundraiser called Roses & Rosé. The event will be an upscale-casual brunch affair on Saturday, May 11, just a day before Mother’s Day, and will be generously hosted by Neville Blakemore & Jessica Bird at Evermore. We are forming a committee and need women who will help…
Family Success Center Living Up to Its Name
In the five years since opening, the Family Success Center has been host to dental care clinics, a wrestling team, cooking classes, STEAM summer camps, hours of tutoring, and numerous other programs and services. With a goal of providing educational and social development opportunities for at-risk children who have experienced extreme poverty and homelessness, the…
2018 Holiday Wrap Up
Thank you to all the parishes, businesses, organizations and individuals that made the holiday so special for our clients and residents. Your time, energy and donations are as priceless as the smiles you provide. We look forward to continuing our work with you into the new year.
Volunteers and Donors Come Together for Another Successful Santa Shop
Thank you to all the volunteers and donors that made St. Vincent de Paul’s Santa Shop such a huge success. Your boundless generosity is what makes this such a wonderful event year after year. Over 1,400 children will have a merrier Christmas, thanks to you.
AT&T Pioneers Volunteer to Paint at Ozanam Inn
The AT&T Pioneers were here bight and early to sand and paint doors and bathrooms at Ozanam Inn, our men’s shelter. Thank you!!! Your generous donation and effort are very much appreciated.
Donna Young on WHAS11 with Rachel Platt
Donna Young, our Director of Conference Affairs and Volunteer Service, sat down with Rachel Platt of WHAS11 to discuss the 2018 Santa Shop. Visit whas11.com