James is able to receive food, clothing, hot showers, and more thanks to your support. James, a man in his 50s, worked as a mechanic for 15 years. But seven years ago, everything changed. After developing a heart condition, James said his doctor told him he had to stop working. Suddenly without income, [...]
A volunteer Advances Practice Nurse, Bette helps people in need get the care they deserve at The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. At the RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, every patient is met with care, compassion, and a smile. One of the people [...]
“I love that I have made lifelong friendships with my fellow Vincentian volunteers,” Anne said. “I receive endless joy from seeing the neighbors I help improve their lives and stand on their own two feet.” St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s mission is to help our neighbors in need with compassion [...]
Auri & his daughter received food, clothing, and gifts thanks to you! This past holiday season, your generosity brought hope to over 20,000 families in need across Contra Costa County. With your support, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County Vincentian volunteers gave food, gifts, rental aid, and the warmth of [...]
The SVdP Micro Loan Program will help families find stability. We’re excited to announce the launch of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s Micro Loan Program! This initiative provides low-interest loans of $500 to $2,000 for individuals with stable income but no financial cushion for unexpected expenses like medical bills, [...]
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. [...]
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sister Betty Ann McNeil, a native of Virginia and a member of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, earned a baccalaureate degree in Social Welfare from Saint Joseph College, Emmitsburg, Maryland (1969) and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (1975). Niagara University awarded [...]
