Naomi smiles as she prepares to purchase a car, made possible by your support. Naomi is a busy single mother with two daughters, ages 12 and 7. Her life has not always been easy. She grew up in foster care and often had to figure things out on her own. When she graduated [...]
Registered Nurse Debbie Bell checks Iluminado’s vitals at the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. At St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy, full life. For Iluminado, a hardworking immigrant from the Philippines, that journey began at [...]
Carmen receives food from SVdP and rental assistance to help her stretch her modest budget. Carmen is 78 and has worked hard her whole life. As a grocery buyer, she put in long days comparing prices, tracking shipments, and keeping stores stocked. Retirement brought a small pension and Social Security, just enough to [...]
Jack said he has come to depend on the food he gets from SVdP after an injury left him with a broken back and lasting difficulties. Jack is in his late 60s. For most of his life, he worked as a tow truck driver. He still helps as an assistant when he can. [...]
Carol smiles showing off her new dentures. Carol’s life has not been easy. Now in her 70s, she has faced decades of drug addiction, homelessness, and declining health. A recent stroke left her hospitalized, but it also created an opportunity for change. After the stroke, her daughter Mary was finally able to move [...]
Trinity is on a new path and turning her life around. At just 25 years old, Trinity has already lived through a lifetime of struggle. She has faced homelessness, addiction, jail time, and abuse. But today, she is working, sober, and finally building a future she can be proud of. With the help [...]
Ahmad said he was extremely grateful for the help his family is receiving from SVdP. At St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, we see every day how something as ordinary as a car can become something extraordinary in the hands of a family in need. Through our Car Donation Program, generous [...]
Steve Krank is retiring after 18 years with St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. After more than two decades of helping people in need through various positions within St. Vincent de Paul, (SVdP), Stephen, “Steve” Krank is retiring from his role as Vincentian Services Manager at SVdP. But even though he's [...]
James is able to receive food, clothing, hot showers, and more thanks to your support. James, a man in his 50s, worked as a mechanic for 15 years. But seven years ago, everything changed. After developing a heart condition, James said his doctor told him he had to stop working. Suddenly without income, [...]
A volunteer Advances Practice Nurse, Bette helps people in need get the care they deserve at The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. At the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, every patient is met with care, compassion, and a smile. One of the people [...]
