Auri & his daughter received food, clothing, and gifts thanks to you! This past holiday season, your generosity brought hope to over 20,000 families in need across Contra Costa County. With your support, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County Vincentian volunteers gave food, gifts, rental aid, and the warmth of [...]
The SVdP Micro Loan Program will help families find stability. We’re excited to announce the launch of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s Micro Loan Program! This initiative provides low-interest loans of $500 to $2,000 for individuals with stable income but no financial cushion for unexpected expenses like medical bills, [...]
Sergio is feeling great and back working - thanks to you! Sergio takes pride in his work as a mechanic, but when severe headaches began disrupting his life, he felt lost. Having no health insurance, and in debilitating pain, Sergio wasn’t sure where to go or what to do. He said the bill [...]
SVdP Vincentians form deep connections & lifelong friendships with those they serve. For over two years, Ashley, a former event planner, struggled to rebuild her life after a mental health crisis left her hospitalized and unable to work. The stress forced her onto disability, drained her savings, and left her in debt. She [...]
Barbara Hunt. My husband, Kevin, and I have always believed in the power of people helping one another, especially in times of need. That’s why we are proud monthly donors to St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. Every day, SVdP volunteers meet people at some of the hardest moments of their [...]
Your donations to SVdP thrift stores protects the environment. Every second, 2,150 pieces of clothing are thrown into U.S. landfills. Every year, over 9 million tons of furniture is thrown into landfills, much of it still usable. That’s mountains of waste polluting our air, water, and land —waste that never had to exist. [...]
Chris works hard in his Workforce Development classes.. Chris’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and second chances, made possible by the kindness of people like you. Originally from a small town in Siskiyou County, Chris's life took a challenging turn, leading him down a path of addiction to meth, cocaine, and [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of gathering with more than 200 fellow Vincentians from Contra Costa to celebrate our 60 years of service and friendship with our neighbors in need. Then, attending the SVdP National Assembly with more than 825 Vincentians solidified this sense we are One Society, all working toward the mission of seeing [...]
The members of VOTA help those in need at the SVdP Family Resource Center. SVdP has founded a new Youth Conference at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon, known as the Vincentians of the Arc (VOTA). These student volunteers, ranging from 8th graders to sophomores in high school are helping those [...]
The SVdP Top Hat Winners with Bishop Michael C Barber. During St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, some of SVdP’s most dedicated and compassionate volunteers were recognized for their outstanding service. Receiving the “Top Hat,” award, these volunteer Vincentians exemplify all it means to care for your friends [...]
