Our beloved country is fond of designating and even celebrating “National Days.” They range from the sublime to the ridiculous. You can file “National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day” (last Monday of January) under the “ridiculous” tab. On the other hand, and certainly more sublime, Tuesday, August 17th, has been designated National Nonprofit Day. This is…
Camp has always been filled with faith, friendship, outdoor adventures, activity periods, theme nights and good old-fashioned fun. Our Circle V Ranch Camp youth program makes a life changing impact on our youth sharing the message of loving god and loving others at the core of everything we do. A week at Circle V Ranch…
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Los Angeles is looking forward to hosting the Believe to Achieve youth program throughout the months of August and September in our Shoe Palace classroom located at our Los Angeles thrift store location. It’s an after school youth program based on Howard White’s bestselling book, “Believe to Achieve”…
What could be more exciting than the 4th of July for summer fun? How about the 10th of July reopening of Circle V Ranch Camp…finally?! After last year’s hiatus, the Society’s “Crown Jewel” is all polished up and ready to go. And the staff members are just as excited as the campers to get underway,…
There are well-known brands that have dominated the outdoor industry with their quality camping merchandise; however, their impressive reputations often come with a price tag many cannot afford. At SVdPLA, we understand the value of time spent in nature. It calms the mind, improves moods, and brings us closer to our roots as shared inhabitants…