1853 US President Franklin Pierce buys land from Mexico that is now known as southern Arizona and New Mexico. There were a total of 31 states. George Crum invented the potato chip at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, NY. One day a customer complained the fries were too thick, so Crum thinned…
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville celebrates 170 years
On December 11, we officially celebrate 170 years since the founding of St. Vincentde Paul, Louisville. Our mission to house, feed, and support those in need withcompassion and dignity has been built brick by brick and made meal by meal throughyour heart of service and financial generosity since 1853. Today, we are still seeing liveschanged…
St. Matthews Mayor Rick Tonini serves to honor his daughter
Tragedy led St. Matthews Mayor Rick Tonini to St. Vincent de Paul Louisville twenty years ago. On Sept. 7, 2003, Tonini’s daughter, Lauren, who was studying to be a veterinarian at Auburn University, died in a single car crash at the age of 21 while returning to campus. “It’s the most devastating thing that can…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville to expand Veterans program by adding permanent affordable housing at its Shelby Park campus
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 1, 2023 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) is excited to add 24 single room apartments for male and female Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Renovations to the facility are currently underway and expected to be complete by the end…
27th Annual Santa Shop Holiday Drive
Join us this holiday season to bring joy to those we serve by participating in the 27th annual Santa Shop! Last year, we provided 742 children with gifts thanks to generous individual and group donations. Now until Dec. 7, donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Admin Building, 1015-C…
Consider Donating a Ham or Turkey
It’s that time of year again. As the leaves start changing colors, the temperatures drop, and Thanksgiving plans are made, think of those in need. There’s nothing like sitting with your family around the dinner table and enjoying a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings. We want the same for those who will spend Thanksgiving…
New Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans
James B., a Veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been in our Veterans Transitional Housing Program since April. He found himself struggling with the transition back to civilian life. He battled with homelessness and poverty and was in need of assistance. One in 10 homeless people are Veterans, and like James, 89%are honorably…
Shirley Jett attended school and married at St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville was, and still is, Shirley Jett’s home away from home. “I just feel so at home here,” Jett said. “I always tell people that I went to school here and got married here.” Now 87-years-old, Jett recalls growing up right down the street from our Shelby Park campus and has…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Receives Grant from James Graham Brown Foundation
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 2, 2023 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) was recently awarded a grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation (JGBF) to invest in critical technology and infrastructure needs. The $278,700 investment will allow SVDP to be more efficient and effective in carrying out our mission. The key technology and infrastructure investments…
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