On her drive home from school, Lily Sumner started to notice something was off. A sixth grader at the time, Sumner realized that unlike herself, not everyone had their basic needs met. That the community around her had challenges. She wondered if she could make a difference instead of just driving by. “We took the…
Twenty years in the making
Michelle Neuhauser had no idea who she had become. Drugs affected her appearance in drastic ways. “It was like I was dead inside, and I didn’t really care what happened to me because I had let everyone down. When I looked in the mirror, I didn’t even recognize myself because of the drugs,” Neuhauser said….
A lovely time at Roses & Rosé
We want to thank the 270 guests who attended the sixth annual Roses & Rosé on Sunday, April 28, at The Olmsted. The event highlights were a celebration of the women in one’s life, enjoying rosé wine and mimosas, a silent auction, Vendor Village, wine pull, guest speakers, and more. “I’ve seen it grow from…
Bill Smith heals from childhood trauma and secures housing
There’s always more to the story. As a survivor of child sex abuse, Bill Smith’s dreams died at a young age. “Those of us who have come out of homelessness have a responsibility to say to the housed folks that we are people first and foremost,” Smith said. “Some of us have mental issues, some…
Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter Celebrates 40 Years
When Ben was released from prison after one year, he had nowhere to go. His apartment and belongings were gone, and he had no one to lean on. He stayed at local shelters, but had to leave in the early morning hours. “I had to go from one part of town to the other just…
Cameron Clark celebrates addiction recovery and a new life
Cameron Clark shouldn’t be here. His story is one of second chances. “I have no doubt that I would be dead, I really do, without St. Vincent,” said Clark, 55 years old. “St. Vincent literally saved my life … I was trying on my own, which is not easy for an addict to get clean.”…
Third Thrift Store opening off Preston Highway
We are opening our third Thrift Store at 8633 Preston Highway in the Bittersweet Shopping Center. The grand opening is on Friday, March 1. With this third location, we expect to increase our reach in the Louisville community. “At St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, our Thrift Stores are an important part of who we are,…
You’re Invited to Roses & Rosé
There’s not a better opportunity coming up to celebrate the women in your life thisyear! We are excited to host our sixth annual Roses & Rosé event on Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Olmsted. Join us for a memorable afternoon celebrating the women in our lives and enjoying rosé wine…
Acknowledgement Letter Update
Beginning in 2024, we will only provide an annual summary of donations (by January 31st of each year) in lieu of monthly donor acknowledgement letters. Online donors will continue to receive an email acknowledgement, as well as a yearly annual summary. The annual summary will allow donors to comply with IRS regulations for donations of…
Ronald, formerly homeless, secures housing and purchases a car
Ronald used to have his own home. He used to have a family, with a wife and one son. He used to work in construction. Times were good. However, at the turn of the century, things quickly went south. Life happened. “I went through a divorce and some rough times, so things went downhill in…
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