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…
Holy Trinity Parish School Volunteers for Annual Service Day
As a part of their annual service day, 45 eighth graders from Holy Trinity Parish School volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s campus on April 25. They planted flowers, raked leaves, landscaped around the Administration Building, and also sorted clothes at the Family Success Center’s clothes closet. Holy Trinity has partnered with SVDP for…
CLARK brightens up Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program
A small but mighty team! We want to thank CLARK Material Handling Company for serving at this year’s Mayor’s Give a Day Celebration of Service on April 11-12! They gave our Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program hallway a new look to brighten up the area where our domestic violence survivors stay daily. “CLARK is wholeheartedly…
How Art Helps Domestic Violence Survivors Heal
A year and a half ago, Kristina Kleinert started painting everyday as a way to heal from her divorce. With three boys and more free time on her hands when they weren’t with her, Kleinert initially took up art as a hobby and now uses it to help others. “It’s helped because the emotions involved…
Clubs & Cocktails Celebrates 20th Anniversary
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s largest annual fundraiser, ISCO Industries Clubs & Cocktails, celebrates its 20th anniversary. This two-day event features a dinner and auction on Sunday, Aug. 6, at The Olmsted, and a golf scramble on Monday, Aug. 7, at Hurstbourne Country Club. Proceeds directly benefit several of our programs. “I just think that…
Success Story-Mr. J Housed because of Ozanam Inn’s 24/7 shift
Since last September, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Ozanam Inn Men’s Homeless Shelter has been operating 24/7. This is a huge shift in programming, but ultimately it has served those in this community in a powerful way, one client at a time. “With 24/7, it just wiped out a lot of problems instantly,” said Sam…
Family Success Center Partners with Evolve502 and JCPS for its Summer Programming
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Family Success Center is hosting the “Backpack League” summer camp from June 21 to July 14 for incoming 1st-8th graders. It’s in partnership with Evolve502 and JCPS. “The FSC and its staff are excited to begin their collaboration with Evolve502 and JCPS in the ‘Backpack League’ summer camp,” said Julio…
Happy Father’s Day from the Family Success Center
Michael Baker walks one block with his two daughters to St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Family Success Center four days a week during the school year. They also attend summer programming. His daughters, J’Marie and Yhana-Roe, are incoming fourth and fifth graders, respectively. They’ve been associated with the FSC for almost six years. “At this…
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