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News Roundup March 19 – March 25

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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:

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DAYTON, OH: St. Vincent de Paul gets generous donation of more than $1K
DEKALB, GA: DeKalb County Commissioner Patrick, St. Vincent de Paul launch Motel-to-Home Program
DETROIT, MI: St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Announces New CEO
EUGENE, OR: Most of Washington Jefferson Park campers move into new safe sleep site in Eugene
MADISON, WI: Toilet paper drive: Can you spare a square?
MONROE, LA: 5th Annual Poor Man’s Run is April 9th
NOWRICH, CT: Mobile health screening program aims to reach people where they live
ST. PETERSBURG, FL: St. Pete approves $2.5M contract with St. Vincent DePaul to help homeless families

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News Roundup March 12 – March 18

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IRELAND: Saint Vincent de Paul react to soaring living costs
NEW ZEALAND: When dinner is rice pudding
UNITED KINGDOM: Camp Vincent reopening this summer

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BILLINGS, MT: Effort underway to open permanent low-barrier shelter in Billings
KOKOMO, IN: Food pantries, aid programs see rising demand amid inflation
KOKOMO, IN: Indiana food pantries, aid programs see rising demand as inflation spikes
MARQUETTE, MI: Menards food drive for St. Vincent De Paul on now

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News Roundup Feb 26 to March 4

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COVINGTON, KY: St. Vincent de Paul NKY Creative Compassion fundraiser set for March 31 at Drees Pavilion
LANE COUNTY, OR: St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County Housing Waitlists open March 1
MARINETTE, WI: Marinette/Menominee St. Vinnies Giving Away Free Mattresses
MARINETTE, WI: ‘They simply can’t afford the groceries anymore’: Marinette food pantry serves those facing food insecurity due to inflation
SALT LAKE CITY, UT: ‘Not my backyard’: Who should be in charge for temporary homeless shelters?
TAMPA BAY, FL: Creative community helps feed homeless at annual Empty Bowl fundraising event
VANCOUVER, WA: Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Vancouver celebrates successful year

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News Roundup 2-19 to 2-25

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EUGENE, OR: Egan warming centers open with cooler temperatures expected this week
FORT MYERS, FL: The Working Homeless Part 10: From Homeless to Housed
LANE COUNTY, OR: Better model needed for feeding the unsheltered
PHOENIX, AZ: Angels on Call helped Denise get back on her feet
RICHMOND, VA: St. Vincent de Paul ministry rises to new level
SANTA ROSA, CA: Freezing temperatures highlight need for warming centers, shelter beds for Sonoma County’s homeless residents
WILMINGTON, DE: Forum panelists to discuss homelessness March 10

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News Roundup Feb. 12 – Feb. 18

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AUSTRALIA: Vinnies is not just a business
UNITED KINGDOM: Catholic charity opens homeless house in Cromer

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NEW ORLEANS, LA: Ozanam Inn celebrates grand opening of new location
NEW ORLEANS, LA: Ozanam Inn celebrates its continuing legacy as a beacon of hope in New Orleans
PASCO COUNTY, FL: Pasco improving lives of homeless under one roof at a time

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New Roundup 2-5-2022 to 2-11-2022

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COEUR d’ALENE, ID: Kindness delivered
CONNELLSVILLE, PA: Geibel students raise money for St. Vincent de Paul Society
DALLAS, TX: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Has a New CEO

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News Roundup 1-29-2022 to 2-4-2022

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BALTIMORE, MD: CHA explains support for bill expanding health care access, affordability
DALLAS, TX: St. Vincent de Paul prepares to help after the storm
LOUISVILLE, KY: Shelters are open in Louisville as ice, sleet, snow arrive
MADISON, WI: St. Vincent de Paul Recycle the Warmth blanket drive happening this weekend
NEEDLES, CA: St. Vincent de Paul recognizes volunteers
TAMPA BAY, FL: Pasco County collaborates to win community development award
WASHINGTON COUNTY, WI: Special Olympians in Washington County cheer on local Winter Olympians

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1-22-2022 to 1-28-2022 News Roundup

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IRELAND: St Vincent de Paul raise €275,000 from car raffle
IRELAND: St. Vincent de Paul Says Radical Steps Needed To End Child Poverty
IRELAND: Grangemockler NS students did their bit for St Vincent de Paul food appeal
UNITED KINGDOM: Cardinal blesses new knife bin

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BATON ROUGE, LA: Cold-weather shelters provide warm place for homeless people
BATON ROUGE, LA: Baton Rouge nonprofit gives out clothes, other items to homeless ahead of freezing weather
CHILLICOTHE, OH: Decreased SNAP benefits leads to increased food pantry use
DAYTON, OH: Extreme cold prompts Dayton to open warming centers
MADISON, WI: Recycle the Warmth blanket drive marks 30 years
PASCO COUNTY, FL: Low-Income Housing Project Earns Pasco County National Honors
SARASOTA, FL: Affordable housing for veterans coming to Sarasota
SONOMA COUNTY, CA: Sonoma County tiny houses could help homeless in Marin

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1-16-2022 to 1-21-2022 News Roundup

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BATON ROUGE, LA: Homeless shelters prep for influx of people amidst cold weather
EUREKA, CA: Eureka mural pays homage to St. Vincent’s volunteers, staff and patrons
EUGENE, OR: Camp at 13th and Chambers in Eugene shuts down; campers offered dry, heated alternative
MADISON, WI: St. Vincent de Paul-Madison’s annual blanket drive happening at the end of January
MARINETTE, WI: Local SSVdP conference gives thanks
PHOENIX, AZ: Phoenix-area chefs serve steak dinners to homeless
ST. LOUIS, MO: Lake St. Louis teen follows in grandfather’s footsteps by giving back to those in need

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1-10-2022 to 1-15-2022 News Roundup

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BEND, OR: City of Bend plans for several shelters, houseless services; Division Street site may open early
BOISE, ID: CellCore Biosciences Supported St. Vincent Christmas Toy Store to Provide Christmas Gifts for Families in Need
COVINGTON, KY: St. Vincent dePaul seeks artists to create works of art with thrift store finds for its unique fundraiser
EXETER, NH: Exeter community goes above and beyond to help others
MARINETTE, WI: Clean Out the Closet for Good Drive Begins Today
PHOENIX, AZ: Rebecca: From sleeping in the car to a studio apartment
PHOENIX, AZ: St. Vincent de Paul leaders celebrate CEO’s quarter-century of service
PITTSBURG, PA: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul helps homeless community

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