Thanksgiving is a time when many of us reflect on our blessings and express gratitude for the things we have. It’s a season of abundance and sharing, and what better way to embrace this spirit than by shopping at a thrift store with a noble mission? Our thrift store, operated by a Catholic charity serving…
It’s been one year since Phil Wijmer assumed the role of President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles, and what a year it has been! Phil, who served as the district president of the San Pedro region and has been a Vincentian for over 12 years, has brought a refreshing and…
By Lynn McCormick Our Lady of Refuge SVdP Conf. President Why would anyone wake up before dawn, wear layers of clothes, and walk a neighborhood they have never been to? It’s very simple………. to see Jesus. I recently participated in the city of Long Beach’s Homeless Count. I can honestly say that I…
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…
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…