The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international, nonprofit, Catholic lay organization that provides assistance for those in need.We see the face of Christ in the faces of those who are suffering.
For over 125 years, St. Vincent de Paul - Detroit has been providing Southeastern Michigan (the counties of Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne) with goods and services at little or no cost. Through your donations, grants, volunteering and contributions, Vincentians help people in need. It doesn't matter what race, religion, or ethnic origin, if someone needs help, we are there to assist. St. Vincent is not just about serving; we strive to preserve the dignity of all individuals and their families. This tenet of maintaining unity is a defining characteristic of the Society and our work.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
As a reflection of the whole family of God, members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule.
Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ.
