Mission Statement

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to bringing volunteers together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person services to the community’s most vulnerable neighbors in need, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or age.

Wish List

• Pantry and garden volunteers
• Event volunteers
• Event sponsors
• Non-perishable, non-expired pantry items
• New or gently used thrift store items
• Winter coats, all sizes
• $25 monthly, Disciple of Charity memberships
• $100 monthly, Apostle of Charity memberships
• A $200 donation covers one month’s utilities 
• A $500 donation provides one month’s rent to avoid a family eviction
• Monetary donations of any size supports the mission

Upcoming Events

• Fourth Annual Glow ’N’ Go 5K Run|Walk Sept. 29, 2018
• 14th Annual Free Coat Giveaway November 2018
• WOWT Holiday Food Drive for SVdP Pantry December 2018
• 10th Annual Strawberry Brunch June 2019

Background

Since 1869, the Omaha Society has served with dignity and respect, linking non-profit international grassroots to the mission of the Society’s patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Over 700 Vincentian volunteers, belonging to 34 parish-based conferences, meet face-to-face during home visits to help the struggling avoid eviction and utility shut-off. The Society also operates four thrift stores and a client-choice food pantry.

Brag Lines

Responding to need. Sharing in hope. In 2017:

• 16,428 people received emergency aid of rent or utilities totaling $849,684
•  $15,332 impacted 38 households with emergency relief through Ozanam Outreach, a program for non-conferences areas
•  24 years in operation, the SVdP Choice Pantry through 133 volunteers served 11,971 households 
•  1,473 individuals received free sets of clothing 
•  2,355 men, women and children accepted free winter coats and accessories across the metro

Pay it Forward

• Respond to the call to serve the most vulnerable. Visit the website for volunteer opportunities:
  • Helpline responder
  • Ozanam Outreach worker
  • Special events
  • Food pantry team
  • Garden Angels
  • Thrift store or warehouse sorters
• Support the mission and programs financially. The Society of SVdP is a 501(c)(3) organization, relying entirely on financial donations to respond to the increasing community needs.
• Shop SVdP Thrift Stores. Visit the website for store locations and hours.
• Spread the needs of the community. Follow facebook.com/svdpomaha  

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha

P.O. Box 241201 Omaha NE 68124-5201 402-779-8499 svdpomaha.com

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The Big Give was published in the September/October 2018 edition of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.