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Meet Michael Acaldo, CEO 2048 2048 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Meet Michael Acaldo, CEO

From the Bayou to CEO: Meet Michael Acaldo MICHAEL ACALDO KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL when he applied to lead SVdP Baton Rouge. He was graduating from Louisiana State University and just looking for a job. His father filled him in on the details. “By some miracle, they decided to…

January is Poverty Awareness Month 940 788 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

January is Poverty Awareness Month

January is Poverty Awareness Month On the Eighth World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis wrote: “If prayer does not translate into concrete action, it is in vain; indeed, ‘faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.’” January is Poverty Awareness Month, a time for all people of faith to defend the life…

SVdP North Texas Spotlight: Providing Health and Financial Freedom 2560 1707 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

SVdP North Texas Spotlight: Providing Health and Financial Freedom

Providing Health and Financial Freedom in North Texas After spending 30 years working in finance, Luis Gonzalez sensed the Lord calling him to something new. After a cold call from a non-profit recruiter, Luis made a career change, and now he has been the CEO of SVdP North Texas since January 2022. Under Luis’ leadership,…

01-09-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
  • Jill Pioter

01-09-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

5 Great Virtues to Center Our Lives On! As we enter a new calendar year, many of us embrace resolutions or new goals to better ourselves. The focus is usually on the mind, body, and spirit. As a Vincentian family, we have five great virtues to center our new year on — Simplicity, Humility, Gentleness,…

SVdP Supporters Walk for the Poor in Anderson, Indiana 800 800 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

SVdP Supporters Walk for the Poor in Anderson, Indiana

Even the after-effects of Hurricane Helene couldn’t stop SVdP Anderson, Indiana from hosting their annual Friends of the Poor Walk last September. “This event is the centerpiece of our fundraising for the year,” explains Becky, the event organizer, “so we weren’t going to cancel. When we saw the weather forecast, our local high school allowed…

In the Spotlight: Young Vincentians John Paul and Francis Brissette 500 500 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

In the Spotlight: Young Vincentians John Paul and Francis Brissette

JOHN PAUL AND FRANCIS BRISSETTE GREW UP IN RHODE ISLAND WATCHING THEIR MOM WORK WITH HER LOCAL SVDP COUNCIL. Learning about Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was an inspiration for the brothers. “Frédéric founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul when he was just a student,” Francis says. “He and his friends ignored people who said…

The Pillar feature: For SVDP, preventing homelessness begins with home visits 623 594 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

The Pillar feature: For SVDP, preventing homelessness begins with home visits

The Pillar feature: For SVDP, preventing homelessness begins with home visits Published in The Pillar Catholic media project on December 30, 2024 by Laura Loker The statistics surrounding homelessness in America are sobering. The number of Americans experiencing homelessness increased 12% from 2022 to 2023. Some research even estimates that as many as 3 in…

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The Catholic Exchange feature: Michael Acaldo talks about the Catholic Way to Address Homelessness 1080 720 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

The Catholic Exchange feature: Michael Acaldo talks about the Catholic Way to Address Homelessness

The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: An Interview with Michael Acaldo Published in the Catholic Exchange December 26, 2024 by author and writer Joshua Nelson  omelessness is a growing crisis in the United States, with over 580,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night, according to Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunity. Rising housing costs,…

12-19-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA
  • Jill Pioter

12-19-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Words. What are they to you and how do you use them? Are words just a way to communicate, or are they a way to express deep emotion, ideas, and thoughts that engage others? I believe that we often forget how powerful words can be. But that power can be both good and bad. Words…

Podcast: National President John Berry’s vision for SVDP USA’s role in homelessness prevention 627 621 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Podcast: National President John Berry’s vision for SVDP USA’s role in homelessness prevention

National President John Berry’s vision for SVDP USA’s role in homelessness prevention In the latest episode of the St. Vincent de Paul Louisville video podcast, our National President John Berry shares his unexpected journey into the SVDP USA organization and his deep passion for homelessness prevention. Listen to Episode 32: With Arms Wide Open on…

Making a difference: heading towards Christmas 1280 853 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Making a difference: heading towards Christmas

Making a difference: heading towards Christmas Published in the Catholic Herald December 15, 2024 – Story by Michael Acaldo, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA December is a special month for the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Helping those in need is a year-round mission for Vincentians, but there’s a…

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