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The mission of St. Vincent de Paul Society is to initiate works of charity by embracing and assisting destitute, needy, and indigent families and individuals in Clark County. “Vincentians” facilitate one-on-one services through parish-initiated emergency home visits for assistance with independent living.
They expedite on-site emergency walk-in assistance for transitional and permanent supportive housing; also paying for I.D.’s, birth certificates, and work boots. Vincentians provide monthly food pantry support, thrift store provisions, clothing and household voucher programs. They implement systemic change programs with other forms of poverty relief and advocacy, while bailing over 100,000 pounds of essential clothing. Vincentians collaborate with other non-profits, faith groups, and local service agencies to echo the voices of those in low income areas, and modeling the values of spirituality, friendship, and service through charity and social justice.
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During the state-closure, operations were suspended, but the organization quickly found alternative ways to continue serving our neighbors in need.
District Council President, Casey Rollins, stated: "We were fortunate to work with city leaders including: Second Harvest Food Bank, Interfaith Hospitality Network, United Way, Clark County Combined Health District, Clark County Emergency Management Association, Springfield Soup Kitchen, local hotels, police and utilities companies to do important work behind the scenes. During this time we were able to provide extended transitional housing and rental & utilities assistance to lessen the homeless situation in Clark County, provide alternative food pantry support and food assistance to IHN and to Second Harvest Food Bank, by diverting their food resources to agencies giving direct service, and provide essential clothing, food, furniture, and household necessities for COVID-19 patients placed under 14 day health department quarantine."
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St. Vincent de Paul has recieved grant dollars from United Way through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, CARES Act funds and the Clark Champaign Madison COVID-19 Community Fund to assist Clark County individuals in need of emergency assistance with rent, utilities and other assistance with independent living, for people not eligible for traditional funding. Since March, they have served over 200 individuals in Clark County. United Way is proud to fund an agency that is making such an impact in our community!
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St. Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteers for the food pantry and thrift store.
Learn more by visiting their website.
*Pictured above left to right top: Nancy Finke, Gladys Schneeburger, Sue Lawrence, Kathy Lewis, DC Secretary Patty Cafferty, Conference Presidents Connie Kearns and Peg Johnson.
*Bottom: Ed Moritz, Conference President Rick Darr, Spiritual Director Jerry Lawrence, DC President Casey Rollins and DC Treasurer Cooper.
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United Way of Clark, Champaign and Madison Counties
120 S. Center Street Springfield, OH 45502
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