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 [...]
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 [...]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District of Evansville Food Pantry and Office of Emergency Assistance Position Title: Manager Position Type: Full Time, Salaried Target Start Date: June 1, 2025 Mission Statement: A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service [...]
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry installed a new electronic message sign this summer. Through the assistance of a $20,000 grant from the Evansville Endowment Fund, community members can now be updated on the latest news regarding the food pantry and other St. Vincent de Paul outreach efforts. The Evansville Endowment Fund originated in [...]
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 [...]
10-3-2024 The District of Evansville of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul held their 17th annual Friends of the Poor© Walk on Saturday, September 28 at Evansville’s State Hospital Grounds’ park. The fundraising event began as an idea at the national council in 2008 and Evansville has been conducting a walk every year [...]
8th Annual Friday Knights Hunger Bowl to Raise money for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Panty The 8th Annual Friday KNIGHTS Hunger Bowl is scheduled for Friday, September 13th at the Reitz Bowl at Reitz High School. Game time is 6:30 pm. This project raises monies for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. [...]
The 17th annual Friends of the Poor® Walk to support the work and ministry of the Evansville area Society of St. Vincent de Paul is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Evansville State Hospital Grounds. The event will be held rain or shine beginning at 9:00 AM with registration open at 8:00 that morning. [...]
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 [...]
The District of Evansville of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking sponsors for its 17th annual Friends of the Poor® Walk to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Sponsorship levels begin at $100, with the Title Sponsor level at $2,500. Funds raised through walk sponsorships benefit those facing financial struggles in Gibson, [...]
