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Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA President John Berry Statement on Federal Funding Freeze 1920 1920 SVDP USA

Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA President John Berry Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

By John Berry, National President, SVdP USA While a federal judge has temporarily blocked a White House move to freeze federal grants and loans, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul USA (SVdP) remains deeply concerned about the impact this action could have on the most vulnerable of our population. SVdP acknowledges and respects the right…

01-23-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

01-23-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

We’re More Than You Think Do you recall why you joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Most likely, you wanted to do good works as a “volunteer” — in the food pantry, thrift store, shelter, Home Visit, etc. — and be of service to those in need. It most likely wasn’t that you…

Home Visit Highlight: SVdP Delivers Hope for the Holidays to Long Island Family 1198 1198 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Home Visit Highlight: SVdP Delivers Hope for the Holidays to Long Island Family

Home Visit Highlight: SVdP Delivers Hope for the Holidays to Long Island Family  No family deserves to spend the holidays sharing one mattress on the floor of their apartment. Josephine Melton-McGovern and Marianne Simpson, two volunteers for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, couldn’t believe what they saw last November when they first stepped…

01-16-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

01-16-25 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

A New Year Call to Hope and Action My Fellow Vincentians, As we stand at the beginning of a new year, our hearts may be filled with a mixture of emotions. There’s the excitement of new beginnings, the anticipation of fresh starts, and perhaps a touch of apprehension about the challenges that may lie ahead.…

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

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…