It’s been nearly a year since the first shutdown orders were issued to stave off the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, so many things have changed, but we remain focused on our mission. Vaccinations All St. Vincent de Paul Louisville staff who work directly with our clients were vaccinated against the coronavirus in January….
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville by the Numbers—2020
Permanent Housing Programs (All scattered site, all on-campus apartments except Tranquil) 344 people have been served since January 1, 2020 We served 57 families and 117 individuals We served 141 children 75% of exits were positive Ozanam Inn Shelter 427 men have been served since January 1, 2020 79 people exited to stable housing VA…
Success Stories — February 2021
Client DG experienced homelessness after he lost his employment as a long tome over the road truck driver due to complications with diabetes. Doug was referred to SVDP Oznam Inn after a brief stay at OLOP for depression and suicidal ideation. Doug was quickly moved in our Sanctuary Bed Program due to deteriorating mental and…
Junior League Partners with YHDP Program
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville received a $10,000 grant from the Junior League of Louisville for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project (YHDP) at Waypoint House! In 2020, YHDP provided transitional housing to 33 young adults and 3 children. In addition to fulfilling the imperative need for housing, we provide weekly programming to transitional housing residents,…
Louis R. Straub, Sr. (1928–2021)
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Louis Straub, Sr. Lou served on the St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Board of Directors for 31 years, from 1983 to 2014. Lou was instrumental in facilitating much of the property acquisition that is today St. Vincent de Paul Homes, LLLP….
Foundations and Others Support the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
Support for the Family Success Center Genentech | $25,000.00Kosair Charities, Inc. | $15,000.00Metro United Way | $3,782.72 Support for the Food Pantry AT&T Pioneers | $1,000.00Epiphany Catholic Church | $1,000.00St. John Paul II Catholic Church | $1,000.00Woman’s Club of Louisville | $1,000.00Beneke Wire Company | $750.00St. Stephen Martyr Church | $400.00Stock Yards Bank and Trust…