Volunteers help prepare inmates to successfully and seamlessly reintegrate back into society upon release.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Create a New Logo for the SSVP International!
Submit ideas to a contest for a new international SSVP logo!
Vincentians Gather in the Nation’s Capital to Celebrate Founder
A mosaic of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, was dedicated during a special Mass at the Basilica.
Celebrating Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: July 4
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the son of a prestigious politician and newspaper man, was wealthy enough to do anything he wanted, but he chose the narrow path. He loved the poor, was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and is a model for young people everywhere....
Mini Vinnies Fulfill Mission Of St. Vincent de Paul To Serve
When Melena Hammon has a hankering for a snack, relief is just a few feet away in her pantry at home. Some children her age don't have that option, though. When a family has to choose between feeding everyone or paying the rent or mortgage, the latter is usually going...
Our Journey – God our BFF
Our Journey – God our BFF – Created to be Like Christ – How do we Grow? Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast – Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Blessings my dear Vincentian Family: Make a difference today. Smile always. I teach the kids a smile is a prayer from God and they...
Systemic change, learning organizations and the SVDP
At the conclusion of an excellent article, Frederick Ozanam: Systems Thinking and Systemic Change, noted Ozanam researcher Ray Sickinger, points out that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, for which Ozanam was such an inspiration, is a learning organization which has...
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will take place in Australia this Thursday, June 23 with over 1500 CEOs participating across 12 different cities. Over 100,000 people experience homelessness in Australia and the Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises funds that support homeless services...
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be Still in Silence - Our Lady Knows – Vincentian Love is Justice Vincentian Day of Pray and Fast - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be present to those we serve and be joyful. Think of yourself in their place and...
Soup Van Man
"A little bit of help some way can go a long way." Watch the video below and meet Frank, the Soup Van Man, who has volunteered on the Soup Van for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Australia almost every Thursday for 40 years. [youtube...
What is God Telling You?
What God is Telling You - Pain and Suffering - Guided by the Holy Spirit – Mending a Broken Heart Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday, June 14, 2016 What God is Telling You - What has He been saying to you? Sometimes we think we hear the message, but are...
Vincentians making a dent in the universe
“I have a passion for the issues that face those we visit. And I know that advocacy would help. But I’m just one person. What can I do?”
