• We house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity.

    Our organization assists people, regardless of their background or faith, with the goal of helping each person achieve self-sufficiency.
Take a moment to read our digital Impact Report

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville serves individuals and families in need including those who are homeless, living in poverty, suffering from addiction, enduring mental illness, or experiencing acute economic crisis.

 

   400 people have a place to sleep every night

 

   675 households receive groceries each month

 

  Every client has access to 1:1 counseling

 

What's Happening at SVDP Louisville

  • Annual Events

    Holidays at SVDP

    This holiday season, we invite you to help bring joy and hope to families in need through opportunities like shopping for a child in our 29th Annual Santa Shop, donating Holiday Cheer Bags, stocking our shelves for those we serve at our Food Pantry, or volunteering at the Open Hand Kitchen.

  • Thrift Stores

    Support Our Stores

    We turn donations into support—shop at one of our three Louisville Thrift Stores to fund our programs and services to those in need. 

  • SVDP Monthly Podcast

    Conversations that Matter

    Our monthly podcast shares stories of people, partners, and programs in the Louisville community and across the country who care about our mission. 

 

 

Our Impact

  • 212
    People, including children, whom we helped flee from domestic violence
  • 867
    People served in one of our on-campus or scattered-site housing programs
  • 2028
    Volunteers gave of their time and energy on and off campus this fiscal year
  • 345
    People served dinner in our Open Hand Kitchen each day

Get Involved

  • Get Help

    Whether you need shelter, housing, food, supportive services, or general assistance, we are here for you. 
  • Volunteers

    There are many ways to share your time, talent, and treasures. You can serve individually or with a group! 
  • Monthly Donor Program

    Consider joining our Good Samaritan Monthly Donor Program! Since 1853, our donors have been Good Samaritans. 

  • Rainy Day Fund

    Replenish our RDF to ensure we have essential funding for aging buildings and unexpected maintenance costs.
  • “Of course I like my apartment. It has everything. I went for 26 years without a home. My home was the shelter.”
    Chico, a former client from Ozanam Inn Men's Emergency Shelter who now lives in one of our on-campus apartments
  • “I just feel like people who are down on their luck need somebody to be nice to them. I saw that at St. Vincent de Paul. People who work or volunteer here are so kind to the people that come here.”
    Yolanda, pictured with her son, Ben, Food Pantry volunteer
  • “In over 45 years of working with organizations and individuals recovering from substance use and abuse, I have seen very few success stories like Bill Smith's.”
    Gene Gilchrest, CEO at Stay Clean

We Are Very Grateful To Our Partners & Sponsors

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