About Us
Our Mission
Our Story
St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles is an international, Catholic volunteer organization that serves the needy of any religious background free of charge. We were founded in Paris, France in 1833 by a compassionate college student, Frederic Ozanam, and for over 100 years our Vincentian volunteers have served the suffering in Southern California.
1833 Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in Paris, France
1904 First conferences in Los Angeles were established
1969 Opened the Los Angeles Thrift Store
1945 Opened Circle V Ranch Camp
1980’s Opened Cardinal Manning Center
2004 Opened the Long Beach Thrift Store
We help the needy become self-sufficient by providing financial and emotional support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances and resources to connect those disadvantaged to helpful resources in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Donations to our thrift stores make our work possible.
Your financial gift or donations of household items help us help thousands every year. To donate clothes, furniture, appliances, or even cars call us at 800.974.3571.
Our Services
Board Of Directors
PRESIDENT
Phil Wijmer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David Garcia
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR
Fr. Miguel A. Ruiz
VICE PRESIDENTS
Aimee Brazeau
Viktor Rzeteljski
TREASURER
Gustavo Amaral
SECRETARY
Brenda Morton
Directors
Phyllis Anderson
James Bibb, Jr.
Monsignor Gregory A. Cox
Donna Flores
Sr. Theresa Marie Harris, DC
Ilegra Evans
Terri Munoz
Mabel Ramos
Chris Ranieri
Lynn McCormick
Ray Sweet
Anthony W. Tahan
Robert Wyatt
Sander C. Zagzebski
Emeritus Advisors
Robert Huston
Ed Kunkler
Claire Padama
Coyne Quinn
Hilmar Rosenast
James R. Weiss
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