Your Help With Sandy is Needed

November 3, 2012 No Comments

Your financial donation can make the biggest and most immediate impact. You can help people affected by Superstorm Sandy by making a donation today to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 100% of the donations will be sent to families impacted by Sandy. Click on the “DONATE” button below and put “Hurricane Sandy” in the ...

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St. Michael Conference in McKinney Hosts Successful Food Drive

August 9, 2012 No Comments

St. Michael the Archangel Conference hosted a very successful Food Drive complements of Brookshire’s Grocery Store in McKinney this past Saturday, July 28. The Conference received more than $1,200 in food for their local food pantry.  Conference President Jeff Hull said that in addition to stocking up the food pantry, bringing public awareness to the ...

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SVDP Sponsors Citizenship Classes in Partnership with Catholic Charities

August 9, 2012 No Comments

The Council of Dallas will be hosting citizenship classes for eligible candidates from January 29 through March 7. (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm – 6 pm )Candidates must be pre-screened for eligibility through Catholic Charities. For more information or to nominate someone for the program, contact Elena Porras at 214-553-9909 ext. 144.

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Friends of the Poor® Grants Provide Direct Funding to Conferences

August 9, 2012 No Comments

The National Office will be accepting Friends of the Poor® grant applications August 15- August 31 for Conferences in our South Central Region. The Friends of the Poor® grant program, sponsored by the National Council, provides direct funding to Conferences for services to those living in poverty. Grants are specifically targeted toward programming and special ...

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Council Hires Mary Gonzales as Vincentian Support Coordinator

August 9, 2012 No Comments

The Council of Dallas is pleased to announce that Mary Gonzales will be joining our staff as Vincentian Support Coordinator! Mary will be working very closely with the Conferences to assist and support them in their ministry. As a member of the Society for 10 years, Mary will be an ideal resource to Vincentians through ...

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Raise money for your Conference – Register today for Friends of the Poor Walk!

July 25, 2012 No Comments

All members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk around beautiful Bachman Lake. Fundraising for your Conference is easy-simply follow the steps below to get started today. We hope to see you there! Friends of the Poor Walk 2012 at Bachman ...

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Help 500 Students Succeed in School

July 14, 2012 No Comments

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs to raise an additional $5,000 by July 20, 2012 in order to serve the 500 students we’ve identified for this year’s Back2School program. Would you be willing to help? Your generous donation will help impoverished children prepare for the upcoming school year by providing them with new ...

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2012 National Assembly – St Vincent de Paul – Seattle

June 23, 2012 No Comments

Register NOW for the 2012 National Assembly This year’s National Assembly is quickly approaching! Reserve your spot to gain valuable insight and resources to take back home to your Conference while growing spiritually with fellow Vincentians! August 28-September 1, 2012 Seattle, Washington Registration is $280. To register for the 2012 National Assembly, click on: Register ...

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Register Today for Friends of the Poor® Walk!

June 23, 2012 No Comments

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 Registration 8:00 a.m./Walk 9:00 a.m. to noon Where: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Visit www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org to register as a Walker, or pledge to a Walker.    

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St. Joseph’s Conference Helps Family in Need

February 13, 2012 No Comments

The St. Joseph’s Conference of Richardson has partnered with Network Community Ministries to help a family in need. The family was unable to afford a walker with a seat, needed to facilitate the parishioners physical therapy. The Network of Community Ministries has received walkers, wheel chairs, bathing seats and more from the Veterans Hospital.  The ...

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