This year, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville will continue to provide Christmas to families who cannot afford to do so through the “Gifts from the Heart” Christmas program. Christmas trees with hearts denoting a child and their sizes will be distributed the first week of November to businesses and schools and other organizations. Individuals and…
Gifts from the Heart 2021
Each year our “Gifts from the Heart” program asks for donations of new gifts that will be organized into a mini-mall in the Family Success Center. Last year Covid changed the way we did things, but parents still expressed joy and gratitude as they received their donated gifts. This year’s plans are still under discussion…
Calling All Hams & Turkeys
We’re planning holiday meals and asking for donations of turkeys and hams from our generous supporters.We are committed to providing holiday meals this season, even if it means we will miss seeing all the volunteers that choose to spend their holiday serving others, year after year.Angela and the kitchen staff plan to prepare delicious meals…
SVDP After-School Program in Full Swing
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s after-school program is available for the families we serve. Currently, the program has 25 children regularly in the program. The program runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday.The program offers time for the kids to wind down after classes, a meal, and a homework hour supported by certified…
2021 Clubs & Cocktails Raffle
Support St. Vincent de Paul Louisville and take a chance on one of many raffle items available through the 2021 SVDP Clubs & Cocktails Raffle. Raffle tickets are available through October 10.
St. Vincent de Paul: A History of Caring and Compassion
St. Vincent de Paul was established in the Louisville community in 1854, with the purpose of aiding the poor and homeless, providing food, clothing, shelter and compassion. Yes – we are 21 years older than the Kentucky Derby! Bishop Martin Spalding of Louisville first witnessed the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…
Back to School at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
Summertime at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville means that we see more kids on campus, all of which take part in the amazing educational and recreational programs at the Family Success Center. This year is no different. With approximately 80 kids expected to enroll in on-campus summer camps, we are excited to be an integral…
A Welcome Return to Mayor’s Give A Day
For Mayor’s Give A Day in April, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville hosted its first volunteer event in months. About 50 volunteers showed up on a Saturday morning and assembled 1,000 hygiene kits that will be handed out to clients on campus and to those visiting the Open Hand Kitchen. While our Food Pantry volunteers…
Conference Corner—May 2021
Conference Corner is a new feature in The Good Samaritan where we’ll highlight the life-changing work performed by the Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Louisville. If your Conference has news to share, please contact Donna Young, Director of Conference Affairs and Volunteer Services, at (502) 301-8688 or dyoung@svdplou.org Exit…
Local Breweries Team Up for Waypoint House
In February, West Sixth Brewing, River City Distributing, and Sweetwater Brewing Company teamed up with Check’s Cafe, Old Hickory Inn and West Sixth Nulu for two big fundraising days. Working with the Coalition for the Homeless, the group collected $300 and some much needed items for Waypoint House residents. Waypoint House is our program for…
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