St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) is excited to announce that Jennifer Clark will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director amidst the retirement of Dave Calzi who has served in that role since Jan. 2022. Clark will serve as the first female leader in the organization’s 170-year history. Upon retirement, Calzi…
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St. Vincent de Paul Louisville to expand Veterans program by adding permanent affordable housing at its Shelby Park campus
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 1, 2023 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) is excited to add 24 single room apartments for male and female Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Renovations to the facility are currently underway and expected to be complete by the end…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Receives Grant from James Graham Brown Foundation
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 2, 2023 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) was recently awarded a grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation (JGBF) to invest in critical technology and infrastructure needs. The $278,700 investment will allow SVDP to be more efficient and effective in carrying out our mission. The key technology and infrastructure investments…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s 20th Annual ISCO Industries Clubs & Cocktails
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 10, 2023 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. All of the proceeds from…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Fifth Annual Roses & Rosé at The Olmsted
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 28, 2023 We are so excited to celebrate the fifth year anniversary of Roses & Rosé. This event has become a tradition for many women and mothers in our community. Our upscale-casual brunch is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Olmsted. All of the…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Shifts Housing Strategy
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 13, 2023 After more than three decades of operating a single-room occupancy program (SRO) for women at Roberts Hall, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville is ending the program in March 2024, so that community resources can be redirected to other types of affordable housing. Due to the unique challenges of operating…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville to host VITA for free tax return services
LOUISVILLE, KY — January 17, 2022 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville is providing an opportunity for its clients to get their tax returns completed for free. In partnership with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC), SVDP will be hosting the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services in the Family Success Center from Jan. 23 to…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Partners with the Community to Provide Christmas Presents to Children of Low-Income Families
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 21, 2022 Companies, organizations and individuals are invited to “Give from the Heart.” Those who desire to help low-income families can donate unwrapped gifts. Those participating are asked to shop for these items, which will be sorted and then parents can select the appropriate gifts for their children at the Santa…
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Open Hand Kitchen Hosts Mayor Greg Fischer on Thanksgiving Day
LOUISVILLE, KY — November 17, 2022 St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Open Hand Kitchen welcomes Mayor Greg Fischer, on November 24, 2022, which is Thanksgiving Day. The Open Hand Kitchen will serve shelter clients a Thanksgiving dinner from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and Mayor Fischer will stop by from 12 p.m. to 12:20 p.m….
Michael Spurlock Named CFO
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville announced that former financial and corporate advisor Michael Spurlock has been selected as Chief Financial Officer. “We are delighted to have Mike join our team,” stated Executive Director and CEO David Calzi. “His passion and his commitment to the Louisville community make him an outstanding addition. Mike will help us…
