The student body of Sacred Heart Elementary received brand new backpacks and school supplies for St. Vincent de Paul’s Annual Backpacks Giveaway that took place today, October 23, 2019, in partnership with the Purist Group. Thank you to all who made this event possible!
Despite the spooky fun of the Halloween season, it can be stressful when you can’t think of a costume. Or, if you have a costume in mind, you might not want to spend loads of money preparing an outfit you might only wear once. That’s where thrifting saves the day! It’s a unique opportunity to…
Nourish your body and soul with these French potato cakes from the Cooking with the Saints Cookbook in celebration of St. Vincent de Paul on his feast day, September 27. Maui Ruiz and Mary Lopez, Vincentian Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Los Angeles, prepared these French potato cakes in honor…
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! Please join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles Council in its mission to serve those in need. We currently have an opening for a Case Manager in our Social Services Department at the Cardinal Manning Center. The Cardinal Manning Center is a 65-bed homeless shelter…
Today, September 9, 2019, members of SVdPLA celebrated the Feast Day of the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Frederic Ozanam. He founded the Society in 1833 in Paris, France to challenge the poverty he saw in the streets. Frederic organized the first “Conference of Charity” to help the poor of…