Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Mission Statement

rThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to bringing volunteers together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person services to the community’s most vulnerable neighbors in need, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or age.r

Wish List

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• Pantry and garden volunteers

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• Event volunteers

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• Event sponsors

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• Non-perishable, non-expired pantry items

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• New or gently used thrift store items

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• Winter coats, all sizes

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• $25 monthly, Disciple of Charity memberships

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• $100 monthly, Apostle of Charity memberships

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• A $200 donation covers one month’s utilities r

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• A $500 donation provides one month’s rent to avoid a family eviction

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• Monetary donations of any size supports the mission

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Upcoming Events

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• rFourth Annual Glow ’N’ Go 5K Run|WalkrSept. 29, 2018

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• r14th Annual Free Coat GiveawayrNovember 2018

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• rWOWT Holiday Food Drive for SVdP PantryrDecember 2018

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• r10th Annual Strawberry BrunchrJune 2019

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Background

rSince 1869, the Omaha Society has served with dignity and respect, linking non-profit international grassroots to the mission of the Society’s patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Over 700 Vincentian volunteers, belonging to 34 parish-based conferences, meet face-to-face during home visits to help the struggling avoid eviction and utility shut-off. The Society also operates four thrift stores and a client-choice food pantry.r

Brag Lines

rResponding to need. Sharing in hope. In 2017:r

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• 16,428 people received emergency aid of rent or utilities totaling $849,684

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• r $15,332 impacted 38 households with emergency relief through Ozanam Outreach, a program for non-conferences areas

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• r 24 years in operation, the SVdP Choice Pantry through 133 volunteers served 11,971 households r

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• r 1,473 individuals received free sets of clothing r

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• r 2,355 men, women and children accepted free winter coats and accessories across the metro

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Pay it Forward

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• rRespond to the call to serve the most vulnerable. Visit the website for volunteer opportunities:r
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  • Helpline responder

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  • Ozanam Outreach worker

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  • Special events

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  • Food pantry team

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  • Garden Angels

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  • Thrift store or warehouse sorters

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• rSupport the mission and programs financially. The Society of SVdP is a 501(c)(3) organization, relying entirely on financial donations to respond to the increasing community needs.rr

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• rShop SVdP Thrift Stores. Visit the website for store locations and hours.rr

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• rSpread the needs of the community. Follow facebook.com/svdpomaha  r

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha

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P.O. Box 241201rOmaha NE 68124-5201r402-779-8499rsvdpomaha.com

The Big Give was published in the September/October 2018 edition of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.