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“Getting Ahead” Gaining Ground

A graduate of "Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin'-by World" ("Getting Ahead") led by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Evansville, was recently approved for a low-interest consumer loan at First Federal Savings Bank in Evansville. Graduates of St. Vincent de Paul's "Getting Ahead" program may be eligible for a fully backed consumer [...]

2025-03-21T13:05:57-05:00 March 21st, 2025|Conference News|

Lenten Retreat 2025 Recap

Over seventy-five Vincentians and Daughters of Charity gathered for their annual Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 15 in the St. Vincent Conference Room at the Mater Dei Provincialate in Evansville. The speaker was Tim Williams, the Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, USA. Mr. Williams [...]

2025-03-21T09:45:47-05:00 March 21st, 2025|Conference News, Volunteer News|

WIKY FM and Evansville St. Vincent de Paul conduct seventh annual “Ton of Toys”

For the seventh consecutive year, Evansville radio station WIKY 104.1 FM presents its “Ton of Toys” campaign to benefit families in need this Christmas. The toy collection drive begins Monday, November 25 and continues through Thursday, December 12. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected by Evansville area St. Vincent de Paul members to [...]

2024-11-13T13:59:26-06:00 November 13th, 2024|Conference News|

“Getting Ahead” Program Grant

The District of Evansville of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to provide a 16-week session of "Getting Ahead in a Just Getting-by World: Building Your Resources for a Better Life," a group process for self-discovery and resource building for financial independence. "Getting [...]

2024-05-17T14:34:05-05:00 May 17th, 2024|Conference News|

Don’t Trade It – Donate It! We Accept Vehicle Donations!

Rather than let your car, truck, RV or other vehicle just sit in your garage, driveway or yard, donate it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Evansville Council and give it something better to do! The SVDP Evansville Council accepts all types of vehicles—cars, trucks, boats, RVs and more. As long as [...]

2024-06-07T11:29:29-05:00 February 8th, 2024|Conference News|

WIKY 104 FM Presents 6th annual Ton of Toys benefitting the Evansville Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Evansville radio station WIKY 104.1 FM is hosting its sixth annual “Ton of Toys” campaign to benefit children of families in need this Christmas. The toy collection drive begins Monday, November 20 and continues until Thursday, December 14. Donations will be collected by Evansville area St. Vincent de Paul members to give to those in [...]

2023-11-15T13:05:13-06:00 November 17th, 2023|Conference News|

The Evansville SVdP Holiday Schedule

Please Note our Holiday Hours: The Coordinator's Office and Food Pantry will be closed between Christmas and New Year's Day. No assistance referrals will be taken during that week. The Thrift Store is closed Christmas Eve. The Thrift Store will not be accepting donations between Christmas and New Year's Day due to personnel shortages. The [...]

2023-05-05T10:37:05-05:00 December 22nd, 2022|Conference News, Thrift Store|

St. Vincent de Paul and 104 FM WIKY to host 5th annual Ton of Toys Program

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Evansville District Council is partnering with WIKY 104 FM on the 5th annual Ton of Toys Program to provide toys and gifts to children in families of those experiencing financial difficulties. The annual toy drive is the brainchild of WIKY morning radio hosts Dennis Jon Bailey and Diane [...]

2023-05-05T10:37:06-05:00 November 21st, 2022|Conference News|

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant

St. Vincent de Paul to increase reach and assistance through support from CenterPoint Energy Foundation   Evansville – May 8, 2022 – The Evansville District of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to announce the expansion of available resources to assist families in the community thanks to financial support from CenterPoint Energy [...]

2023-05-05T10:37:07-05:00 May 8th, 2022|Conference News|

St. Vincent de Paul and 104 FM WIKY to host 4th annual Ton of Toys Program

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Evansville District Council is partnering with WIKY 104 FM on the 4th annual Ton of Toys Program to provide toys and gifts to children in families of those experiencing financial difficulties. The annual toy drive is the brainchild of WIKY morning radio hosts Dennis Jon Bailey and Diane Douglas. St. [...]

2023-05-05T10:37:07-05:00 November 19th, 2021|Conference News|