Jennifer Clark was recently promoted to St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director amidst the retirement of Dave Calzi who has served in that role since Jan. 2022. Clark will serve as the first female leader in the organization’s 170-year history. She joined SVDP in 2017 and has served as Chief…
The Family Success Center Celebrates 10 Years
It’s as simple as pineapple. Zaire Royster, an incoming sophomore at W.E.B. DuBois Academy, reminisced about his time at the Family Success Center (FSC) as an elementary student. “They would have us go to the gym when we got there to decompress from school. They would feed us so we wouldn’t be hungry all day….
Get Ready for Give for Good and the Fall Tour de Change on September 12
The Community Foundation of Louisville’s Give for Good Louisville day is Thursday, Sept. 12. Last year, your generosity raised a record $55,477! For St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, you have personally given more than $205,000 since we started participating. That’s an amazing feat! Joyce Teel is a longtime SVDP donor who gives annually on Give…
GE Appliances Volunteer Day at the FSC Playground
On Friday, July 26, we had 30 volunteers from GE Appliances beautify our Family Success Center playground. The children on our campus, and those in the surrounding community, will love all of the changes and bright colors! “GE Appliances, a Haier Company, is dedicated to giving back to the communities where we operate, ” said Karen…
Engaged minds, busy hands at “Backpack League” Summer Camp
Creating tie-dye shirts. Math problems incorporating exercise. Interactive storytelling. Robotics. Arts and dance. It was all about engaged minds and busy hands. “I like the gym and making new friends. There are a lot of girls my age that I can play with. We created tie-dye shirts, and we did fun stuff with visitors,” said…
The Dominican Brothers
The tradition continues. Each summer, two Dominican Brothers serve at our Shelby Park campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From May 30 to July 23, Dominican Brothers Francis (above) and Michael volunteered in the Food Pantry, Open Hand Kitchen, Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter, and Tranquil House. They were a blessing to each program and person…
Don’t miss the 21st Annual ISCO Industries Clubs & Cocktails
21st annual ISCO Industries Clubs & Cocktails is around the corner! This two-day event features a dinner and Hope Award on Sunday, Sept. 22, at The Olmsted, and a golf scramble on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Harmony Landing Country Club. Your generous support allows us to continue our mission to house, feed, and support those…
A Vietnam Veteran finds what he needs at Waypoint
Veteran Tim H. has all the space he needs. A resident at Waypoint House on our Shelby Park campus, the 73-year-old moved here in March. “I try to keep everything neat. That’s the military in me. This is my home,” Tim said. Waypoint, which was renovated and made available to homeless male or female Veterans…
Feed the 40203: Food Pantry Celebrates 10 years
“Feed the 40203.” St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Food Pantry has lived out that mantra since July 2014. Inside this footprint are many folks—single parents, teenagers, children, Veterans, and seniors—who depend on us to help put food on the table every month. “This helps out a lot. It’s wonderful. Without this, my daughter and I…
UofL Center for Military-Connected Students volunteers at Open Hand Kitchen
We want to highlight the University of Louisville Center for Military-Connected Students for volunteering at the Open Hand Kitchen in May! If you didn’t know, this team helps more than 2,300 military-connected students at UofL with their academic, financial, physical, and social needs. We are thankful for our partnership!
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