Tragedy leads Lukisha Thomas to work at SVDP
Lukisha Thomas’ world was turned upside down on June 23, 2019. Her youngest daughter Tyyatta, 23, was murdered by a man who wanted to be more than friends. Though it was a time of unspeakable tragedy, Thomas now works as a Program Aide at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program and…
Tempur Sealy Donates 250 Mattresses
On March 31, Tempur Sealy donated 250 mattresses. We replaced all the old mattresses at Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter, our Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program and in our various programs on campus. “Tempur Sealy is proud to partner with St. Vincent de Paul Louisville. Our mattress donation program helps deliver on our company purpose…
Thankful for Easter
The story of Easter is one of complete sacrifice. Jesus voluntarily gave up His bodyon the cross and resurrected three days later. Now in its 170th year anniversary, St.Vincent de Paul Louisville has been able to house, feed, and support those in need withcompassion and dignity because of the thousands of people who have sacrificed…
SVDP Shifts Housing Strategy
After over three decades of operating a single-room occupancy program (SRO) for women at Roberts Hall, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville will end the program in March 2024, to redirect community resources to other affordable housing options. Due to the unique challenges of operating SRO permanent housing projects, SVDP is shifting away from these programs….
Board Member Donna Russell has lived experience
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s newest Board Member Donna Russell has lived experience. Russell was a single mother raising her two children, who were in high school at the time. She had her own housing challenges because of the pay cuts she took after her bank’s department phased out. In order to avoid eviction, Russell…
Success Story – Ernesto, a Cuban immigrant, gets housed
Ernesto, an immigrant of Cuba who was a friendly face at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Open Hand Kitchen, was someone who was able to secure his own apartment earlier this year. Ernesto’s move to the States hasn’t been easy, due to a language barrier and lack of the proper paperwork. He and his brother…
Thanks to Our Foundations, Corporations and Other Support
From January 2022 to December 2022, we received funding from the entities listed below. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to them for making it easier to house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity.
The General: Paul Carmony still serving 24 years later
Paul Carmony simply serves others.He’s not at all in it for the awards or accolades (though he won the president’s Volunteer Service Award in 2007 and WLKY’s 43rd annual Bell Awards in 2020).“It’s a matter of helping out people who need help. I just care. That’s all,” Carmony said. “I don’t serve for any specific…
Family Success Center Partners with
Engelhard Elementary School
Shantaz Williams, known as “man-man” to his friends, said he “feels happy” when he comes to St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Family Success Center. A third grader, Williams is one of 10 Engelhard Elementary School students who attend the FSC’s after school program Monday through Thursday. Most of the Engelhard students are McKinney-Vento eligible, and…
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