Shawnna Costanzo, who grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been an active participant in all things Vincentian for the past 12 years. She initially got involved with the St. Vincent de Paul, (SVdP), Conference at St. Bonaventure in Concord - without knowledge of what St. Vincent de Paul was, or what was to come. Shawnna [...]
Doris Snyder, an active member of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP), Conference at St. John Vianney Church in Walnut Creek had amazing role models growing up in Colombia. “I had two aunts who were Vincentian nuns, and I had so much respect and admiration for their work on behalf of the poor. When I found [...]
The WorkForce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul provides paid training and part-time work experience over a 24 week period. For those who are new to or have been out of the workforce, we teach the top skills job-seekers need to master the job search process. Trainees are assigned to the thrift store/warehouse or [...]
Every year, St. Vincent de Paul participates in the One Warm Coat Drive. This coat drive was sponsored by Representative Rebecca Bauer Kahan and SVdP was able to gather nearly 5000 coats for distribution to needy individuals and families in Contra Costa County. So many coats were collected that we have been able to provide coats [...]
The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul provides uninsured patients with comprehensive medical care. With more than 86% of patients living at or below the federal poverty level, not only does the clinic provide medical care, and referral to free lab testing, diagnostic testing, imaging, specialty and surgical care, we also [...]
It’s that time of the year again! The most popular New Year’s Resolution for 2019 is a difficult one: to save more money. Other popular resolutions are to engage in more sustainable and eco-friendly activities, and to get healthier; both physically and mentally. These goals all go great together! The more mindful you are when [...]
Our Thrift Stores Are Now Only a Click Away! We are excited to announce the opening of the first ever St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County online store! Beginning this month, we will be offering a selection of items from each of our Thrift Stores on eBay.com. Featured items will include beautiful [...]
Save the Date: January 26, 2019 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM (Lunch is provided.) Wells Fargo Conference Center 1755 Grant Street Concord, CA. What is the Ozanam Orientation? The Ozanam Orientation provides a solid foundation of the Society and its purpose to new and experienced volunteer Vincentians, alike! The purpose of the program is [...]
The holiday season can be a busy time for many; there are dinners to cook, travel arrangements to be made, relatives to be picked up from the airport, gifts to be found (and wrapped!) and various events to attend. Unfortunately, for thousands of families in Contra Costa County, the holiday season also comes with a [...]
