Elizabeth, Wilma, Mori and Corrine pose with facilitators Kathy and Joan after graduating from the Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul. On October 29, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County proudly celebrated the graduation of five participants from its Workforce Development Program: Mori, Wilma, Fernando, Corrine and Elizabeth. It [...]
SVdP retiring Board President Bob Liles After serving two three-year terms as District Council Board President for St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County (SVdP), Bob Liles is stepping down after six years of dedicated service. Before joining SVdP, Bob spent his career at Dow Chemical. “I worked for Dow Chemical for [...]
Diana smiles as she waits to be seen at the Dentists on Wheels Pittsburg Free Dental Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. Diana is a registered nurse who has dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She first learned about the mission of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County [...]
Mori takes a break in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center in Pittsburg. Mori spent 30 years in prison until his conviction was vacated on appeal in 2023. After spending so long behind bars, the world felt like an entirely different place. Mori was free, but he carried the [...]
James and Oreo enjoy some rest and cool water as they wait for their turn at the Shower Program at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. Every Saturday morning, a quiet court in Pittsburg fills with something most people do not think twice about: hot water, fresh soap, and clean [...]
SVdP Executive Director Claudia Ramirez We find our days full, not just because we are busy, but because the need in our county is great. Each phone call, neighbor visit, and plea for help is a reminder that our neighbors are counting on us for meaningful support. Families are seeking help, resources are [...]
Fawn and her son smile as they receive the keys to their new car from SVdP Transportation Manager Bonnie Casey. Since 2021, Fawn and her son were trapped in a cycle that felt nearly impossible to break. Hoping to secure their independence, Fawn invested in an $18,000 vehicle, only for the engine to [...]
Simonette and her daughter smile as they meet at St. Agnes with Vincentians Jack and Anne. In November 2025, Simonette’s life changed in an instant. Her husband, a local mover, suffered a horrific accident. He broke multiple bones in his face and suffered a serious brain injury. With her husband unable to work [...]
KP teams helped feed, clothe, shelter, and heal their neighbors!. In January and May, the St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosted two volunteer days with our amazing partners at Kaiser Permanente (KP). Large groups of volunteers came to help feed, clothe, shelter, and heal their neighbors in need. They were great [...]
Xavianna had to make herself homeless in order to transfer her housing assistance between counties. For Xavianna, finding safety required a sacrifice most people can’t imagine: she had to choose to be homeless. Living in an unsafe area in Monterey County, Xavianna knew she needed to leave for her own well-being. However, she [...]
