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“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|

Seeking 17th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Sponsors

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, [...]

2024-03-29T12:07:37-05:00 March 29th, 2024|FOP Walk|

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|

Seeking 16th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Sponsors

The District of Evansville of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking sponsors for its 16th annual Friends of the Poor® Walk to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Sponsorship levels begin at $100, with the Title Sponsor level at $2,500. Funds raised through walk sponsorships benefit those facing financial struggles in [...]

2023-05-30T11:50:40-05:00 May 30th, 2023|FOP Walk|

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|