by David Garcia, Executive Director, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles The wildfires that devastated Los Angeles and surrounding communities have brought the threat of homelessness ever…
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Published January 28, 2025 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (SVdP), which serves more than 5 million people living in poverty a year, announced it will open a…
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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…
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By John Berry, President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA America is facing a homelessness crisis. In some respects, the issue is politicized (and thus vulnerable to…
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THE RECENT GRANTS PASS U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION ALLOWS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR SOMEONE TO LIVE OUTSIDE AND UNSHELTERED IF THEY HAVE NO HOME. This is…
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Last Friday, September 27, we celebrated the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul. On that day, we, along with the whole Catholic Church, honored the life and legacy of…
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Homelessness Prevention Over half a million Americans experience homelessness every year Cost of living increases and inflation are pushing many families over the brink. In 2023 alone, 653,000 Americans experienced…
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul expresses concern regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. By ruling in favor of the plaintiff,…
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The parable of the good Samaritan is a Vincentian favorite, and a powerful allegory for our own home visit, reminding us that Christ calls us very directly to serve the…
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On occasion we will be asked by the media, or by Catholic interest groups, to show the impact of the Society on the community and how we measure our success. …
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