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 [...]
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 [...]
