Workforce Development Graduate Ajmal Aria The United States mission in Afghanistan was one of peril and danger, but that did not stop the Aria family from helping American troops. Ajamal Aria and his wife, and their five children, emigrated to the United States in February of 2020, just prior to the complete withdrawal [...]
Workforce Development graduate Angela Hudson When Angela Hudson walked into the St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County thrift store in Pittsburg in the summer of 2020, she had no idea her life was about to change completely. Angela was experiencing homelessness. Temporarily living with family in Pittsburg, Angela knew she needed [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dr. Jane Hewitt, Volunteer Medical Director at the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul provides the uninsured in Contra Costa County with high-quality, free medical care. Every week, volunteer medical professionals from across the County gather at the [...]
Ashli Sheppard said she receiving a car from St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County proves to her that miracles do happen. The car donation program at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County is one way our donors are able to transform the life of a family in need. On [...]
Vincentian Volunteer Elizabeth Ruiz said she feels blessed to be able to volunteer with SVdP. For Elizabeth Ruiz, volunteering is not just an opportunity to help her neighbors in need, but it is a deeply spiritual experience where she is spreading the love she feels in her community at St. Paul’s Church in [...]
