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29 05, 2025

James Finds Hope Through Support from SVdP

By |2025-05-30T16:05:51+00:00May 29th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on James Finds Hope Through Support from SVdP

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, [...]

28 05, 2025

Helping People Heal: Bette’s Lifelong Commitment to Service

By |2025-05-30T16:20:50+00:00May 28th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Helping People Heal: Bette’s Lifelong Commitment to Service

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 [...]

16 04, 2025

“I receive endless joy from seeing the neighbors I help improve their lives and stand on their own two feet.”

By |2025-04-16T18:58:18+00:00April 16th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on “I receive endless joy from seeing the neighbors I help improve their lives and stand on their own two feet.”

“I love that I have made lifelong friendships with my fellow Vincentian volunteers,” Anne said. “I receive endless joy from seeing the neighbors I help improve their lives and stand on their own two feet.” St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s mission is to help our neighbors in need with compassion [...]

27 02, 2025

Spreading Hope: The Power of Your Support

By |2025-03-04T17:17:30+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Spreading Hope: The Power of Your Support

Auri & his daughter received food, clothing, and gifts thanks to you! This past holiday season, your generosity brought hope to over 20,000 families in need across Contra Costa County. With your support, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County Vincentian volunteers gave food, gifts, rental aid, and the warmth of [...]

27 02, 2025

SVdP Launches Micro Loan Program to Fight Predatory Lending

By |2025-02-28T23:46:13+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on SVdP Launches Micro Loan Program to Fight Predatory Lending

The SVdP Micro Loan Program will help families find stability. We’re excited to announce the launch of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s Micro Loan Program! This initiative provides low-interest loans of $500 to $2,000 for individuals with stable income but no financial cushion for unexpected expenses like medical bills, [...]

27 02, 2025

Free Medical Clinic Helped Sergio Get Back to Work & Live Pain Free

By |2025-03-04T17:16:58+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Free Medical Clinic Helped Sergio Get Back to Work & Live Pain Free

Sergio is feeling great and back working - thanks to you! Sergio takes pride in his work as a mechanic, but when severe headaches began disrupting his life, he felt lost. Having no health insurance, and in debilitating pain, Sergio wasn’t sure where to go or what to do. He said the bill [...]

27 02, 2025

Not Alone: How SVdP Helped Ashley Get Back on Her Feet

By |2025-02-28T22:50:39+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Not Alone: How SVdP Helped Ashley Get Back on Her Feet

SVdP Vincentians form deep connections & lifelong friendships with those they serve. For over two years, Ashley, a former event planner, struggled to rebuild her life after a mental health crisis left her hospitalized and unable to work. The stress forced her onto disability, drained her savings, and left her in debt. She [...]

27 02, 2025

Why My Husband & I Choose to Give Monthly to SVdP

By |2025-02-27T20:38:50+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Why My Husband & I Choose to Give Monthly to SVdP

Barbara Hunt. My husband, Kevin, and I have always believed in the power of people helping one another, especially in times of need. That’s why we are proud monthly donors to St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. Every day, SVdP volunteers meet people at some of the hardest moments of their [...]

27 02, 2025

Keep Our Community Beautiful – Donate, Don’t Dump

By |2025-02-27T20:37:18+00:00February 27th, 2025|E-Newsletter, Vincentian Newsletter|Comments Off on Keep Our Community Beautiful – Donate, Don’t Dump

Your donations to SVdP thrift stores protects the environment. Every second, 2,150 pieces of clothing are thrown into U.S. landfills. Every year, over 9 million tons of furniture is thrown into landfills, much of it still usable. That’s mountains of waste polluting our air, water, and land —waste that never had to exist. [...]

21 11, 2024

Chris’s Story of Hope and Renewal

By |2025-02-27T20:37:36+00:00November 21st, 2024|E-Newsletter|Comments Off on Chris’s Story of Hope and Renewal

Chris works hard in his Workforce Development classes.. Chris’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and second chances, made possible by the kindness of people like you. Originally from a small town in Siskiyou County, Chris's life took a challenging turn, leading him down a path of addiction to meth, cocaine, and [...]

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