Friends of the Poor® Walk 2010 Press Release 4-1-2010
Roger Playwin, executive director of the Society of St Vincent de Paul's National Council in St. Louis, commented on the 2010 Friends of the Poor Walk: "This important event comes at an especially needy time in our communities. More and more families - and in particular, children - are experiencing the effects of joblessness, homelessness, and the frustration and despair that comes with living in poverty. By participating in the Friends of the Poor Walk, anyone can make a difference in people's lives. This is an opportunity to be a special gift for those in need." To real the entire release, click here!
About Us Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. For more information, CLICK HERE
Emergency Assistance This
is where people who need help with utility bills, rent, an appliance,
or some other type of assistance can apply for aid. For more
information on Emergency Assistance CLICK HERE
Food Pantry Help is available to all low-income people. For more information on the Food Pantry, CLICK HERE
Make a Contribution Thousands
of individuals, corporations and foundations make tax-deductible cash
donations to the society. To find out how you can make a contribution, CLICK HERE
Churches For a list of churches in the Diocese of Evansville with active SVDP chapters, CLICK HERE
Thrift Store The
St. Vincent De Paul thrift store offers quality donated furniture,
household items and other merchandise at affordable prices. For more
information and location of the SVDP Thrift Store, CLICK HERE
Voice of the Poor The
Voice of the Poor Committee, in the spirit of Christian love and
justice, upholds Catholic values by researching, validating,
documenting, advocating, and making public, issues to the condition of
the poor. For more information, CLICK HERE