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09-30-21 News Roundup

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With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here:

International

Australia: St. Vincent de Paul’s Love for the Poor Inspires Australians 400 Years Later
Aleteia: Why St. Vincent de Paul Loved Serving the Poor

National

Chicago, IL: Vinny Fest celebrates Vincentian Heritage on Campus
Cincinnati, OH: St. Vincent de Paul Honors Becky Catino and Bart Kohler at 6th Annual Celebration of Service
Houston, TX: In-Person Assembly Enables Vincentians to Reconnect With Society’s Values
Milwaukee, WI: St. John the Baptist SVdP Celebrates 60 Years
National Catholic Reporter: Who Is the Greatest?
Eugene, OR: St. Vincent Donation Trailer Is Now Stationed on East Campus

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09-23-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Vinnies welcomes report on refugee experiences
IRELAND: Hostel Accommodation Replaced with Apartments for Carlow’s Homeless
IRELAND: Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien announce over €1.5 million to Saint Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

NATIONAL

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL: Arlington Heights parish to hold its first Run/Walk for the Poor Saturday
PHOENIX, AZ: Creighton formally opens new $100M Health Sciences education building in Phoenix
ROCKFORD, IL: Friends of the poor walk brings attention to poverty in the area
SAN DIEGO, CA: Legacy of the late Father Joe Carroll lives on
SUN CITY, AZ: Friends of Poor Walk strides in Surprise for those in need

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09-16-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Vinnies welcomes report on refugee experiences
IRELAND: People doubling up with relatives and women and children in refuges among 30,000 ‘hidden homeless’, charity says

NATIONAL

ALTOONA, PA: Altoona soup kitchen meets growing demand thanks to community
OMAHA, NE: Creighton formally opens new $100M Health Sciences education building in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ: St. Vincent de Paul would like you to donate new and used adult and children’s bicycles at Earnhardt Auto Centers on Saturday, September 25
WAYLAND, NY: Southern Tier volunteer group assists folks in financial need

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09-09-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL

AUSTRALIA: Facing below zero temperatures to raise funds for homeless
AUSTRALIA: Vinnies celebrates 80 years in Port Augusta
AUSTRALIA: Sleepout raises thousands more than expected
IRELAND: SVP receives almost 300 calls a day in run up to back-to-school

NATIONAL

ALTOONA, PA: Feeding America partnering with Saint Vincent De Paul to feed the hungry
CINCINNATI, OH: Amid Pandemic, St. Vincent de Paul & Morris Furniture Bring a “Day to Dream” to Local Families’ Doorsteps
CINCINNATI, OH: 50 Greater Cincinnati kids get new beds through nonprofit partnership
DALLAS, TX: Thrift store shopping tips to update Fall wardrobe on the cheap
JASPER, IN: St. Vincent store staying busy through pandemic
LOUISVILLE, KY: St. Vincent de Paul Louisville leader stepping down

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News Roundup 08-05-2021

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: The face of homelessness in Australia is changing
AUSTRALIA: What can you do to end homelessness?
AUSTRALIA: Local business owners come to the aid of Vinnies Van
IRELAND: SVP: Cork families struggling to meet back to school expenses

NATIONAL

BALTIMORE, MD: St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to Host New Event to Support Cause of Ending Homelessness in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD: Camp St. Vincent’s children return to fresh air, open spaces of Patterson Park
JOHNSTOWN, PA: ‘Best of both worlds’: SVDP Summerfest offers food and fun to visitors
MADISON, WI: Vinny’s Lockers re-opens in Madison, unlocks potential for people in-between homes
NATIONAL: The national eviction moratorium has been extended, offering millions temporary relief
PHOENIX, AZ: St. Vincent de Paul in need of donations for emergency shelter

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07-29-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL

AUSTRALIA: Hundreds of rough sleepers given temporary accommodation amid Delta outbreak
AUSTRALIA: Teenagers trekked to city to give back to the poor, standing-up for human dignity
CANADA: Project offers long-distance helping hand
IRELAND: Celebrating St. Vincent de Paul Volunteers

NATIONAL

BATON ROUGE, LA: Baton Rouge’s Preparations For End Of Federal Eviction Moratorium
CONTRA COSTA, CA: Free East Bay dental clinic on tap for poor, uninsured
DALLAS, TX: ‘I do,’ they say — but don’t send gifts
LOUISVILLE, KY: Pandemic still weighs heavy on Louisville’s food insecure
PHOENIX, AZ: ‘Heat kills’: Catholic groups are working to help the homeless survive record summer temps
PORT TOWNSEND, WA: Help is available for customers struggling with utility bills

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07-08-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Marathon Health Dubbo staff take part in Vinnies CEO sleepout
IRELAND: Laytown Races donate €1000 to St Vincent De Paul
IRELAND: Profits from St. Vincent de Paul shop are invested locally

NATIONAL

BATON ROUGE, LA: Uniform for Kids receives $5,000 from Medline
CINCINNATI, OH: Free fans and air conditioning units, SVDP on track for record heat relief assistance
DAYTON, OH: Dayton homeless shelter in line for $1.7M grant
EUGENE, OR: Heatwave Challenged Some of SVDP’s Homeless Services, Now They’re Preparing For The Future
LOUISVILLE, KY: St. Vincent de Paul begins serving meals at dining hall for first time since March 2020
MARSHFIELD, WI: St. Vincent de Paul Helps Person Living Under Marshfield Viaduct

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07-01-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Vinnies Community Sleepout to be held at Old Dubbo Goal in August
AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul community sleepout fundraiser for Albury homeless
AUSTRALIA: AGL Installing A Bunch Of Solar Systems For St. Vinnies

NATIONAL

MEDFORD, OR: County recognizes work of St. Vincent’s volunteer
MEDFORD, OR: Cooling shelter opening for Medford homeless in advance of heave wave
PHOENIX, AZ: Navigating the Valley’s homeless system

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06-24-2021 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Canberra shows it is the giving city at Vinnies CEO Sleepout
IRELAND: St. Vincent de Paul urgently seeks volunteers in Galway
UNITED KINGDOM: SVP appoints Director of Youth Services
UNITED KINGDOM: New Community Support Initiative with St. Vincent de Paul and PSNI

NATIONAL:

BALTIMORE, MD: Camp St. Vincent De Paul returns after year off due to COVID-19
BELLE, WV: West Virginia VOAD Hosts Onsite Disaster Relief Events in Wayne and Mingo Counties
BOISE, ID: St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho restarts summer feeding program serving Mountain Home
BOISE, ID: St. Vincent de Paul partners to bake healthy bread, calling for volunteer bakers
DAYTON, OH: New shelter clinic in Dayton to serve thousands of homeless women and families
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY: Roush continues to serve community in retirement
PHOENIX, AZ: St. Vincent de Paul opens Phoenix heat-relief shelter, recruits volunteers
PHOENIX, AZ: St. Vincent de Paul is asking for your help to help those living on the street stay hydrated this summer
RICE LAKE, WI: Serving the community for 13 years

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06-16-21 News Roundup

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INTERNATIONAL

Australia: City Mission and Vinnies continue fight to feed food insecure Tasmanians
Australia: Marathon Health’s Megan Callinan, Justine Summers, Ron Charlton doing Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Ireland: Pandemic has imposed penury on many Irish people – now they need fellow citizens to dig deep
United Kingdom: SVP Launches Special Appeal As It Predicts A Wave Of Calls For Help
United Kingdom: St Vincent’s need support for increasing employment project

NATIONAL

Boise, ID: As relief programs end, Idahoans are still struggling to afford food
Eugene, OR: St. Vincent de Paul launches new McDonald Community Vision Fund
Exeter, NH: ‘She gives it her all’: Exeter woman, 80, dedicates retirement to helping others
Laconia, MI: A bounty without enough takers
Pasco County, FL: Ozanam Village brings more affordable housing to Pasco County

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