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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of gathering with more than 200 fellow Vincentians from Contra Costa to celebrate our 60 years of service and friendship with our neighbors in need. Then, attending the SVdP National Assembly with more than 825 Vincentians solidified this sense we are One Society, all working toward the mission of seeing [...]
The members of VOTA help those in need at the SVdP Family Resource Center. SVdP has founded a new Youth Conference at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon, known as the Vincentians of the Arc (VOTA). These student volunteers, ranging from 8th graders to sophomores in high school are helping those [...]
The SVdP Top Hat Winners with Bishop Michael C Barber. During St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, some of SVdP’s most dedicated and compassionate volunteers were recognized for their outstanding service. Receiving the “Top Hat,” award, these volunteer Vincentians exemplify all it means to care for your friends [...]
Michelle and her daughter with SVdP Vincentian Cindi. Michelle is safe and living with her daughter. Michelle, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, studies for IT classes and her daughter plays with PAW Patrol toys. But it wasn’t always this way. Michelle was homeless, in the throes of addiction, but she says the support [...]
Gala and her family are safe in the United States. In 2014, Russia invaded Ukraine, and again in February 2022. The war displaced families like Gala's, who came to America with her husband and young son. "Our home was invaded in 2014, and since then we’ve been moving," Gala said. "My son just [...]
