Ruben Ocampo has been a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul for over 5 years and considers his work with SVdP to be a reflection of his own personal values. "I want to give back to those less fortunate," Ocampo says, "I can feel their weakness, their sorrows, and vulnerabilities. I am motivated to help [...]
We are so grateful to you for your support of our programs. Your donation goes on to touch the lives of thousands – whether the most vulnerable in our community are facing an urgent need or someone who has suffered a severe sudden setback. The high cost of living negatively effects many of us, especially [...]
On June 29th, St. Vincent de Paul celebrated 55 years of service to the community by hosting over 200 Vincentians, volunteers and supports at St. Stephen Church in Walnut Creek. Sister Paule Freeburg, a member of the Daughters of Charity and the Western Region Spiritual Advisor to St. Vincent de Paul, captured the [...]
Randy and Donna Trana have been volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul since they moved to the area about 3 years ago. To them, it was an easy transition to make, considering they had moved for job-related reasons in the past all over the country. This time, however, they wanted to be closer to their [...]
Shawnna Costanzo, who grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been an active participant in all things Vincentian for the past 12 years. She initially got involved with the St. Vincent de Paul, (SVdP), Conference at St. Bonaventure in Concord - without knowledge of what St. Vincent de Paul was, or what was to come. Shawnna [...]
Doris Snyder, an active member of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP), Conference at St. John Vianney Church in Walnut Creek had amazing role models growing up in Colombia. “I had two aunts who were Vincentian nuns, and I had so much respect and admiration for their work on behalf of the poor. When I found [...]
The WorkForce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul provides paid training and part-time work experience over a 24 week period. For those who are new to or have been out of the workforce, we teach the top skills job-seekers need to master the job search process. Trainees are assigned to the thrift store/warehouse or [...]
Every year, St. Vincent de Paul participates in the One Warm Coat Drive. This coat drive was sponsored by Representative Rebecca Bauer Kahan and SVdP was able to gather nearly 5000 coats for distribution to needy individuals and families in Contra Costa County. So many coats were collected that we have been able to provide coats [...]
The RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul provides uninsured patients with comprehensive medical care. With more than 86% of patients living at or below the federal poverty level, not only does the clinic provide medical care, and referral to free lab testing, diagnostic testing, imaging, specialty and surgical care, we also [...]
It’s that time of the year again! The most popular New Year’s Resolution for 2019 is a difficult one: to save more money. Other popular resolutions are to engage in more sustainable and eco-friendly activities, and to get healthier; both physically and mentally. These goals all go great together! The more mindful you are when [...]
