It is no secret that St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles is L.A.’s largest thrift store. Though many people do not know, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization who is depended on by people in need throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. In 2020- 2021 alone, we exceeded our mission to serve people in…
Our member volunteers are at the heart of St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles. These members are called “Vincentians,” and they are actively helping friends in need throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. Our Vincentians work in groups called “Conferences of Charities,” which are based in local Catholic church parishes. However, some…
Pumpkins, spider webs, and witches have appeared across homes and stores all over, which means Spooky season is here! Did you know Halloween is the United States’ second-biggest commercial holiday behind Christmas? While ghosts, goblins, and ghouls may be frightening, what Americans spent on Halloween in 2021 may be even scarier. According to Yahoo Finance,…
The cabin door just closed on my flight home from the SVDP National Assembly in Baltimore, 2022, and I am writing this from seat 23D on Delta Flight 508. This Assembly will always remain memorable for me for a couple of reasons. After serving six years as your Board President, this has been my last SVDP…
International Day of Charity was inspired by the late Mother Teresa who is most known for dedicating her life to charitable service. Originally a Hungarian civil society initiative to commemorate Mother Teresa’s death, International Day of Charity on September 5 took off worldwide in 2012 when the UN declared it an international holiday. Besides…