St Vincent De Paul Alameda County
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Mission Statement
SVdP serves those who live in poverty, those who are struggling to make ends meet. SVdP provides tangible assistance to homeless and at-risk persons to help them meet basic needs, build self-sufficiency, and ultimately break the cycle of poverty.
About This Cause
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit organization that provides direct assistance to needy men, women and children in Alameda County. The organization, founded in 1938, exists to meet the needs of the poor and the homeless. Following the tradition of Frederic Ozanam, founder of the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVdP serves anyone in need, regardless of race, creed or origin. This past year, SVdP served more than 150,000 needy people throughout the county. SVdP’s Special Works division provides: ◾Free Dining Room serving hot meals to the hungry five days a week ◾Overnight Shelter gives homeless clients a place to rest seven days a week ◾Food Locker that provides groceries for food pantries around the county ◾Drop-in resource centers for homeless and very low-income people ◾Clothing Closet for free clothing to the homeless ◾Kitchen of Champions culinary training program ◾The Help Desk and referrals as needed SVdP’s Social Enterprises division helps keep Alameda County green. We operate two thrift stores and an auto donation program. The enterprises provide income to the organization. In addition to these programs, SVdP coordinates a network of 800 volunteer Vincentians who operate across 37 Catholic parishes in Alameda County. These volunteers help 30,000 people per year by offering access to food, clothing, temporary shelter and emergency financial assistance. Starting with compassion and basic needs, SVdP aims to improve life opportunities for our community’s most vulnerable residents.