ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
 http://www.saintvincent-in.org/

DESCRIPTION:
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is a Catholic lay organization with a long history of service to neighbors in need. The organization offers support such as food, clothing and household necessities as well as emotional and spiritual support through one-on-one interaction with those who are suffering.

In fiscal year 2007, St. Vincent’s members made 6,909 home visits. During these visits the members provided more than 22,669 people with emergency food, clothing and financial assistance. More importantly, they brought friendship and compassion. Vincentians serve families throughout St. Joseph County, though more than 60% of our clients live on the west side of South Bend.

SVDP runs a Thrift Store on Ardmore Trail that in 2007 provided the means for giving away $138,267 worth of free clothing, furniture, beds and other household items to needy families. An additional $25,805 worth of free clothing was given to adults and children from The Center for the Homeless, Hope Rescue Mission, the YWCA, Life Treatment Center and Work Release.

HOURS:  Variable 

DAYS:  As needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:  Compassion for those in need

TRAINING:  On-site as needed

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Become a member of Sacred Heart Conference and make home visits
• Sister Rosalie’s Shopping Club – receive e-mails regarding items needed and on sale and buy and donate
• Help in food pantry
• Help prepare and deliver Christmas baskets
• Office Assistance
• Help in thrift store

CONTACT:

Jan Jenkins @ 291-7880 or jan_jenkins@comcast.net 
Call the St. Vincent de Paul District Office at (574) 251-4906
For information on the Sacred Heart Conference contact Peter Moody @ 247-3077, 
631-6623 or 631-7492