Donna has found a home and a community at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville. “They’re always there for you,” Donna said. “So I’m really glad I got with St. Vincent de Paul because they’ll help you with anything.” As a resident of Tranquil House since 2001, Donna says she has “no idea” where she would…
Food Pantry meets needs one bag at a time
Hunger isn’t just in third world countries, it’s right here in our own community. You may not know Jerry—who’s 63-years-old with cancer—or Melissa, or James—who lost his mother and has mental health challenges—but they receive groceries at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Food Pantry. “Some of their stories are really heartbreaking,” said JoAnn Haner, a…
Donating your vehicle to SVDP goes a long way
Ron Paris donated a 2002 Ford Escape. What do Madonna and St. Vincent de Paul Louisville have in common? Cars. As part of SVDP’s vehicle donation program, a donor gave us a car that they had named “Madonna.” A few others were called “Betsy” and “Tiger Lily.” “People are often sentimental about their cars,” said…
Send us your stories
Dear St. Vincent de Paul Louisville reader, We would love to know about your personal, family, or corporate experiences at SVDP. As we officially celebrate 170 years on Dec. 11, 2023, we’re asking that you send us any stories or photos that tell us why you’re invested in our mission to house, feed, and support…