Talking to friends this week, one happened to casually mention that they had just spent the weekend stocking up on school clothes for his son, *Jackson*, for his freshman year of high school. “My wife already wants to start the consolidation process,” he told us. “But I don’t know if I’m ready to let go [...]
If most kids are anything like my little brothers, there is a very good chance that summer break is their absolute favorite time of the year. As great as Santa Claus and birthdays are, those boys have always been completely crushed at the thought of their summer shenanigans coming to a slow end as they [...]
Vincent Brenner was a tremendous supporter of the St. Vincent de Paul - Evansville Conference. He attended many "Friends of the Poor Walks" and would dress at Saint Vincent de Paul. His last walk was in 2017. He passed away last month. Obituary Published in Courier Press on May 15, 2019 Vincent Brenner passed [...]
How. Many. Commercials. Firm beds. SOFT beds. Baby beds. Adjustable beds. Beds that regulate our body temper. Beds that have a pillow top. Many of us are more than blessed to have the options and resources to find a bed that provides us the most comfort, the best sleep, and the best chance at starting [...]
I have a confession to make: I absolutely LOVE to clean and organize. Not obsessively, not even necessarily Marie Kondo style, but I’d be lying if I told you that spring cleaning isn’t one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Not only does it make me feel like I have my life together [...]
Join us on May 18 & 19 for a book sale to benefit Annunciation Parish! Your purchases will help us to help those in need. Money goes directly to assist with basic needs. Where: Christ the King School Gym 3010 E. Chandler Ave. When: Saturday May 18, 2019 from 8am-1pm Sunday May 19, 2019 from [...]
St. Meinrad Archabbey celebrated its National Day of Service on Saturday, March 9. We’re honored that local alums from their college and seminary came to volunteer their time at our Thrift Store. (Photos by Tim Lilley)
We would like to announce a terrific opportunity for our young volunteers! Doehrman Buba, a law firm in Indianapolis, is offering a 2019 Give Back Scholarship that not only provides money towards a student's tuition, but also to a non-profit organization where the student has volunteered. Here is the announcement from Doehrman Buba: "This year, [...]
We are elated to announce that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been notified that we are receiving donations through the Fresh Thyme Giving Bag Program! The program offers a special Giving Bag featuring a Giving Tag. This tag allows Fresh Thyme shoppers to direct a $1 donation to qualifying non-profits. What a great [...]
The 2nd grade class at St. Philip School brought in nearly 90 pairs of new and gently used shoes, house slippers, and flip flops to be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ozanam Family Shelter. This was their Advent Service Project for 2018. A BIG Thank You to the [...]
