On the evening of August 3, 2022, employees were preparing to go home from work when they saw smoke coming from one the apartments at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s de Paul Apartments. While one employee ran into the building to ensure everyone was out, another called emergency services. Because of the fast thinking of…
SVDP Maintains COA Accreditation
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) houses, feeds, and supports those in need with compassion and dignity. It took St. Vincent de Paul Louisville six months to achieve accreditation. Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best…
Ky. Colonels Provide Funds for Van
Thank you to the Honorable Kentucky Colonels for graciously granting us funds towards the purchase of a new box truck for our Thrift Store and Warehouse Operations! Your support allows us to continue our mission to house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity.
Samtec Cares Grant Supports Our Mission
We would like to thank Samtec Cares for helping to fund the following wrap-around services in 2021/22: Family Success Center, Mental Health/Substance Abuse support, and the Open Hand Kitchen. The generosity of the organization allowed children to enjoy field trips, those in need to receive food safely, and those in need of mental health services…
Feeding Those in Need
Angela Leavell will have worked at the Open Hand Kitchen for 12 years this July. She’s seen a lot of changes in that time. One of the biggest changes occurred during Covid. “Much of the staff got Covid, and we had to shut down for 14 days. It was the first time in all the…
Success Story: Ozanam Inn
John was a client at our men’s overnight shelter, Ozanam Inn, who became homeless after the loss of his home due to a fire. John suffered from medical health issues and chronic severe mental illness. He was transferred to the Sanctuary Beds Program after an exacerbation of symptoms stemming from an inability to secure his medications….
Dinner Returns for Clubs & Cocktails
We are so excited to welcome back the dinner portion of our annual Clubs & Cocktails event! In our 19th year, the dinner and auction will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at The Olmsted, with the scramble following on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Hurstbourne Country Club. Attendees can expect a delicious buffet-style…
Archbishop Fabre Visits SVDP
Archbishop Shelton Fabre visited St. Vincent de Paul Louisville on June 24, 2022. He toured our campus, spending time talking with staff, volunteers, and clients. We are truly blessed that the Archbishop took the time to see our many programs. He met with volunteers at the Food Pantry and staff at our Open Hand Kitchen,…
SVDP Reacreddited by the COA
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville (SVDP) is proud to report that it has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Reaccreditation recognizes SVDP as a provider that continues “to successfully implement high-performance standards and deliver the highest quality services” to its clients. We are honored to have received this reaccreditation, and we plan to…
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,…
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