Roberts Hall is a Section 8 Single-Room Occupancy unit with space for 24 women. Women range in age and ability when they come to Roberts Hall. The goal of Program Manager Renee Bailey is to help each woman become as self-sufficient as possible so that they can move out on their own.Renee explains that many…
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Summer Camp on Campus
The Family Success Center has great plans for the summer break. From June 20 through July 29, the Family Success Center will be in full swing, providing fun activities and enrichment opportunities to children in need who live at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville and the surrounding neighborhoods. There will be chemistry, engineering, visual arts,…
Mayor’s Give a Day
We want to give a huge thank you to UPS, Republic Bank, and Mayor Fischer for assisting in our 2022 Mayor’s Give a Day project! These incredible volunteers raked leaves around our campus and cleared out Simon Hall so we can begin renovations. We couldn’t do the work we do without you!
Supporting Families
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…
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