Brittany Sanderson has been with St. Vincent de Paul Louisville for two years. She first came here as a practicum student, working on her undergraduate degree in social work. She was hired immediately upon graduation. Brittany started working at DePaul Apartments, but she has increased the number of families she works with to 20. As…
By the Numbers: Oct. 2021-Feb. 2022
Permanent Housing Programs (All scattered site, all on-campus apartments, except Tranquil House) 404 people were served since October 1, 2021. Of those 404, 115 are individuals, the remaining 289 are part of 82 families 177 of these people were children. 89% of those who exited our program did not return to homelessness. Ozanam Inn Shelter…
Focus on Conferences: St. Raphael
St. Raphael’s Conference has 25 active Vincentians who work within the parish to serve those in need. A group of 7 members work the phones each week, offering support with rent, utilities, food, and more. The conference works with community ministries and other parish conferences to support those in need both in their own zip…
Celebrating Motherhood: Roses & Rose’ Success
We want to thank the over 140 guests who attended Roses & Rosé on Saturday, April 30. The event included a meal, wine tasting, silent auction, vendors, and time to celebrate motherhood. The brunch opened with welcomes from our Board Chair, Carleen Herde, Executive Director Dave Calzi, and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Clark. Former Metro…
It Takes a Village
Support and Resources Help Betty Find Her Way to Sobriety Betty came from a family with a history of alcoholism and mental health issues. She suffered numerous traumas early in life, including rape, the murder of her mother, and domestic violence. The pain of this trauma led to drug abuse and prostitution. When Betty first…
Focus on Conferences: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Mt. Carmel has seven active Vincentians and a parish filled with people who love to give back to the community. At Christmas, the parish generally helps the conference gather toys and clothing for children and families in need. This past year, they focused on creating gift packages for those who asked the Vincentians for prayers…
Success Story: Waypoint House
J came to Waypoint House at the age of 18 after having lost his placement through the foster care system. He couch-surfed for a few months but began finding more and more nights with nowhere to go. Through the Coalition for the Homeless, J found his way to Waypoint House. There he had the support…
Waypoint House
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Waypoint House serves 18- 24-year-old homeless youth. Most are products of the foster care system of Kentucky. At the age of 18, young adults are no longer housed or cared for by the foster system, and many have no resources to help them find housing. These youth often have no…
Roses and Rosé Includes Wine Pull This Year
We are so excited to bring back our Third Annual Roses & Rosé this year, scheduled for Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at Audubon Country Club. This upscale-casual brunch is a wonderful way to celebrate the women and mothers in all of our lives, and events such as this are critical to funding our mission at…
Blest Are They — Blest Are We!
by Deacon Scott Haner During Lent we reflect on our lives and take stock of the many gifts and blessings we have received. While the last few years have been filled with challenges, most all of us have homes to live in, food in our pantries, and family & friends to offer emotional support. Many…
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