Friends sit on blankets on the ground outdoors. There are trees in the background and a yellow camping tent beside the friends.

Thrift These 10 Camping Essentials

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…

Make Nature Accessible with a Car Donation

Camperships Bring Kids to Nature Children from low-income backgrounds are less likely to have access to nature. That means that they have less access to the benefits that nature can provide. Being outdoors, away from the problems of everyday life, can relieve stress and anxiety, boost mood, and bring joy. Time spent outdoors can be…

A row of donated cars are parked in front of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. There are bolded letters in front of the photo asking people to donate their car. It is tax-deductible!

Car Donations Needed!

How to donate your car: Call (805) 686-2696 or email fjacinto@svdpla.org. We are accepting donations from May 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021.   Why should you donate your car? We will work to get the maximum tax deduction for you! We will pick up your vehicle FOR FREE! No middleman makes the donation process…

Get to Know SVdPLA

St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles Written by Ray Sweet, President of SVdPLA A group of college students was assessing the problem of local poverty and homelessness when they were challenged to find a solution. The year was 1833 and the university was the Sorbonne in Paris. Rising to the occasion was a young…