February is the season of candied hearts, boxes of chocolate and candle-lit dinners, but imagine if we extended these gestures beyond significant others. All people, especially if they are lonely, homeless, sick or simply overworked could use some attention and care. After all, Valentine’s Day is about more than romance. It’s about love. So, why…
Imagine a world where children of all backgrounds can play together in nature, away from electronics and other distractions. Catholic summer camp makes this a reality. For example, both Catholics and non-Catholics attend St. Vincent de Paul’s Circle V Ranch Camp, and all children develop a more meaningful self-confidence from it. No matter the faith,…
How Thrifting Can Save Your New Year’s Resolutions A new decade has begun, bringing with it a wave of hope that individuals can make a positive difference in their own lives through the infamous New Year’s Resolution. Well, we are halfway through January 2020, and maybe a few of us have, unfortunately, already started slipping.…
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2019! Read below to see how Cori gave back to her community and how you can create your #mygivingstory with us at St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles! Cori’s family faces challenges. Her father is disabled. Cori’s mother works, but it can be hard to make ends meet. Cori…
“It’s important to practice my faith, and I’m a hands-on kind of guy,” explained John de la Fontaine, Conference president at St. Dominic Parish, as he washed the dishes from their Hope Dinner. Hope Dinner is the Conference’s weekly free meal program for low-income seniors and the community’s homeless. John, fellow Vincentian Volunteers and parish…