At the heart of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles (SVDPLA) is a simple but powerful mission: to serve the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy. Recently, that mission traveled far beyond Southern California—over 3,000 miles away—to the barrios of Rumiloma, Ecuador. Two of our Vincentians, Mike Hanika and Laurie…
It’s that time of year again— backpacks are getting dusted off, class schedules are printing, and your shopping list somehow keeps getting longer. Between school clothes, dorm room supplies, and everything in between, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (and over budget). The good news? You don’t have to spend big to send your student off…
At St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles (SVDPLA), we don’t just offer jobs, we cultivate careers rooted in compassion, community, and personal growth. For many of our employees, working at SVDPLA isn’t just about clocking in and out. It’s about being part of something deeply meaningful. From our thrift store teams to our administrative…
Summer in Los Angeles hits hard—and when a heatwave rolls through, it can feel like your only options are to crank the AC or hide in the freezer aisle. But what if staying cool didn’t have to mean spending big? At SVDPLA Thrift Stores, we’ve got a surprisingly awesome selection of summer-ready clothing, accessories, and…
When disaster strikes, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. After the devastating Los Angeles fires earlier this year, many families were left with nothing — forced to start over from scratch. That’s where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s House in a Box™ program steps in, offering essential support during one of the…