Tracey W. of Pinole hugs SVdP Vincentian Volunteer Henrietta. PINOLE, CA – December, 2023 – On Monday, December 18th, dedicated volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County (SVdP) gathered at St. Joseph’s Church in Pinole to spread holiday cheer in their community. Undeterred by the pouring rain, compassionate volunteers organized [...]
The De La Salle Lacrosse team helped dozens of families in need experience the holidays this season. Concord, California - On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the St. Vincent de Paul branch at St. Francis Assisi church in Concord, and the coaches and players on the De La Salle Lacrosse teams provided over 100 [...]
Rick Richardson and his wife Buddie Maxwell. Rick Richardson is a man whose heart is on fire with love for the poor. As a pilot, Rick witnessed first-hand how people across the country struggled. With a demanding schedule, Rick could never find the time to volunteer. When he retired, he found the time [...]
Guests enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Meal at the SVdP Family Resource Center. November, 2023 - Pittsburg, CA - November 23, 2023 - St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, (SVdP) is excited to announce a collaborative effort with Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, the Knights of Columbus of St. Ignatius Church, [...]
Micah has successfully completed and graduated from the Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul. After 24 years in prison, Micah Schwerdtfeger emerged into a different world. Released through an excessive sentence initiative at 77 years old, Micah was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her life from scratch. With no [...]
Thelma smiles outside her home in North Richmond, California. From her home in North Richmond, Thelma Sutton beams with pride. Thelma’s only living son Warren accepted a full-ride football scholarship to Washington State University. “I’m insanely proud of my son Warren,” Thelma said. “He once asked a teacher at school if he’d [...]
Steve gets ready to enjoy lunch at the free dining room at the SVdP Family Resource Center. St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s mission is helping our neighbors in need with compassion and dignity. Our neighbors who are struggling to meet their basic needs come to the St. Vincent de Paul [...]
Precious Cervantez learns computer skills from volunteer mentor John Rebar. - The Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul is a paid job training program aimed at helping the unemployed re-enter the workforce and find stable employment. In these hard times, it is more important than ever that job applicants understand workplace [...]
Anthony smiles as he visits the Emergency Food Pantry at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. In the heart of Contra Costa County, there's a place that stands as a beacon of hope and compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness. The St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County Emergency Food Pantry [...]
Angela Rivello is one of the dedicated volunteers who made the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul possible. Struggling to afford healthcare is an is still all too common reality for the most vulnerable in California. Whether it be working a job where their employer offers no insurance, or [...]
