Our Programs

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles connects with our neighbors in need in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties through a variety of programs, working to meet urgent needs and uplift lives through service, compassion, and care.

When Neighbors Are in Crisis, We Show Up

From long-standing programs to urgent relief efforts, our initiatives meet people where they are, restoring hope, dignity, and stability in life’s hardest moments.

Join Us in Supporting LA Fire Relief

The recent fires in Los Angeles have left families, first responders, and entire communities facing unimaginable challenges. While generous donations have helped supply many essentials, critical needs remain.  Join us in bringing hope and relief to our City of Angels.

We're More Than a Thrift Store

We are are a Catholic charity providing support to those in need, regardless of their religion, at no cost. Our 2,500 volunteers in LA, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties meet with the disadvantaged in their homes to provide food, clothing, furniture, appliances, rental and other forms of financial assistance.

We also operate food pantries and soup kitchens, and a program for men on Skid Row in LA that gets 100 men a year into housing.

Latest News & Upcoming Events

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles consists of many different initiatives all working together to improves the lives of our neighbors.

Cozy Ways to Celebrate the Season

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there’s something about fall that invites us to slow down and soak it all in. The scent of cinnamon candles, the crunch of leaves, and a sip of your first pumpkin spice latte of the season, it’s the perfect time to savor life’s simple joys.…

Your Guide to a Thrifted Halloween

Thrift Your Spook-tacular Halloween with SVdPLA Fall is full of traditions, carving pumpkins, dressing up in costumes and decorating your home to celebrate the season. Halloween is a chance to let your creativity shine and share a little joy with the people around you. At St. Vincent de Paul thrift store, we’ve got costumes, seasonal…

Bridging Borders: How SVDPLA Vincentians Brought Hope and Connection to Ecuador

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…