Monthly Archives: August 2022

25 08, 2022

Migrant Community Finds Safety at SVdP Free Medical Clinic

By |2022-08-25T16:28:35+00:00August 25th, 2022|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on Migrant Community Finds Safety at SVdP Free Medical Clinic

Anthony receives treatment at the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. When Anthony felt an intense pain in his abdomen, he did not go see a doctor because he lacks health insurance. Anthony did the only thing he could– he got back to work and hoped the pain would [...]

25 08, 2022

From Needing Help to Being a Helper

By |2022-08-25T16:13:31+00:00August 25th, 2022|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on From Needing Help to Being a Helper

Remi Martin sorts clothing at the SVdP Thrift Store in Pittsburg. The strength of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County is the ability of its volunteers to comprehensively help neighbors in need. Remi Martin first came to SVdP to join the Workforce Development Program, the job training program for those with [...]

25 08, 2022

Why Do People Become Homeless & How Can We Help?

By |2022-08-25T16:10:30+00:00August 25th, 2022|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on Why Do People Become Homeless & How Can We Help?

Victor Reynoso said he is thankful for the help he receives at SVdP. Driving through Contra Costa County, it’s impossible not to notice the staggering number of people experiencing homelessness. Whether it be the sight of tents dotting the highways, a person using drugs in broad daylight, or someone in a severe mental health [...]

22 08, 2022

Steven Andretta Graduates from WFD Program

By |2022-08-22T19:59:12+00:00August 22nd, 2022|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on Steven Andretta Graduates from WFD Program

The Workforce Development Program Participants pose with their graduating classmate Steven Andretta(third from right). Congratulations Steven Andretta(third from right), the newest graduate from the Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County! Workforce Coordinator Monica Perez said, “Steve is a bright, dependable, and hard-working employee. He had a positive [...]

22 08, 2022

County Donates PPE to Help Those in Need

By |2022-08-22T16:39:47+00:00August 22nd, 2022|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on County Donates PPE to Help Those in Need

Executive Director Claudia Ramirez accepts the donation of PPE from Contra Costa County. On Friday August 20th, representatives from Contra Costa County donated a tremendous amount of PPE to St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. This donation will do wonders in helping keep SVdP volunteers safe while they help those in [...]