In terms of serving the community, St. Vincent de Paul is better known for swinging into action. However, this summer we switched gears...and started Swinging for the Clinic! St Vincent de Paul teamed up with the Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc, San Ramon to assist them in spearheading a spectacular event. The 13th [...]
Despite the soaring temperatures, participants found ways to stay cool and celebrate the mission of St. Vincent de Paul and the fellowship our members enjoy volunteering together at the first ever Vincentian Family Picnic. Approximately 60 attendees joined us on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with the District Council and 13 conferences represented. Picnic attendees dined [...]
The Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County is a paid transitional employment and mentoring program that provides training and work experience for those who are new to or recently re-entering the work force. The program begins with a two day Job Preparation Workshop. Participants learn to fill out applications, [...]
Pittsburg, CA - St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County announces that effective March 16, 2018, Claudia Ramirez has been named as the organization’s Executive Director. Claudia has served as the interim Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul, since December 18, 2017. During her tenure at SVdP, the organization has successfully launched a [...]
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has brought its mission to Brentwood, opening a new Help & Hope Thrift Center. More than a thrift store, the center offers a total package for helping those in need in Contra Costa County. The center had its soft opening on Feb. 5, and has scheduled a grand [...]
The new year is here and St. Vincent de Paul will be taking great strides to enhance the community it serves in 2018. St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to announce the opening of a new thrift store in the city of Brentwood this February. The SVdP Brentwood Help & Hope Thrift Center will be [...]
On Sunday, October 29, 2017, the St. Vincent de Paul Pleasant Hill Thrift Store experienced an early-morning fire that destroyed the donation area and caused substantial damage. No one was injured in the fire, as it happened before 6:00 am, but fire and smoke damage to flooring, door frames, windows, computers and merchandise is significant, there is very [...]
First and foremost, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County would like to thank all who participated in this year's FOP Walk - walkers, coordinators, supporters. The walks were held at three different locations this year: St. Isidore, St. Agnes, and St. Paul Catholic Churches. All three conferences were able to raise a considerable amount [...]
What is Corporate Caring Volunteer Week? "Each September, the Contra Costa Crisis Center, with presenting sponsor Chevron, offers Corporate Caring Volunteer Week, the largest corporate volunteer program in the Bay Area. This week-long event brings thousands of employees from local companies together to volunteer at East Bay nonprofits. Corporate Caring Volunteer Week provides an easy [...]
On Thursday, 8/31, the Pittsburg Diamonds, the Pittsburg-based professional baseball team, and local Rotary Clubs, conducted a fundraiser for RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. Over $3,666 was raised to support the free medical clinic, which serves the uninsured by providing medical services by volunteer physicians, nurses and bilingual support staff. [...]
