On Sunday, October 29, 2017, the St. Vincent de Paul Pleasant Hill Thrift Store experienced an early-morning fire that destroyed the donation area and caused substantial damage. No one was injured in the fire, as it happened before 6:00 am, but fire and smoke damage to flooring, door frames, windows, computers and merchandise is significant, there is very [...]
First and foremost, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County would like to thank all who participated in this year's FOP Walk - walkers, coordinators, supporters. The walks were held at three different locations this year: St. Isidore, St. Agnes, and St. Paul Catholic Churches. All three conferences were able to raise a considerable amount [...]
What is Corporate Caring Volunteer Week? "Each September, the Contra Costa Crisis Center, with presenting sponsor Chevron, offers Corporate Caring Volunteer Week, the largest corporate volunteer program in the Bay Area. This week-long event brings thousands of employees from local companies together to volunteer at East Bay nonprofits. Corporate Caring Volunteer Week provides an easy [...]
On Thursday, 8/31, the Pittsburg Diamonds, the Pittsburg-based professional baseball team, and local Rotary Clubs, conducted a fundraiser for RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. Over $3,666 was raised to support the free medical clinic, which serves the uninsured by providing medical services by volunteer physicians, nurses and bilingual support staff. [...]
The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul holds cooking classes to teach individuals and families living in poverty with chronic medical conditions how to cook healthy and nutritious meals! In previous years, we've had moderate attendance at about 6-10 adults with children. It has tripled over the past year, and our [...]
On 8/31, the Pittsburg Diamonds Baseball Team is having a fundraiser for RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul! Members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, the Diamonds were founded in 2014 and play about 40 home games during the season. The Diamonds have boasted multiple former major league baseball [...]
Danville, CA, August 2, 2017― Local teens are helping St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, (SVdP), a nonprofit organization that helps those living in poverty, conduct the 10th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run on September 30, 2017 to benefit Contra Costa County residents struggling with the challenges of poverty. The event starts [...]
A new election is underway for St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County's District Council President. All Vincentians, SVdP trained volunteers, are invited to take part in the decision making process! There will be a "Meet the Candidate" forum taking place at the beginning of the next District Council Meeting on July 15 @ 9:30am-12:30am. [...]
The Knights of Columbus (KofC) at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish will hold a Golf Tournament on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the beautiful Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville, California. Registration includes BBQ Lunch and optional pre-tournament contests. 4 Player Scramble Shotgun Tee-off at noon. The cost for this event is only $195. [...]
St. Vincent de Paul received the "Excellence in Partnership" Award at the RotaCare Bay Area 2017 Gala and Silent Auction. SVdP was lauded for partnering with RotaCare to provide the "RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul". The free clinic is located in the SVdP Family Resource Center in Pittsburg, and has [...]
