What We Do:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Manitowoc Community:
Serving Christ’s needy is the primary goal of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. By shopping at our thrift store, you are making a difference in the lives of the 6,337 people we served in the past year. You have helped to keep them warm, safe, clothed, and fed.
Did you know that your Manitowoc St. Vincent de Paul offers many types of aid to families in need? The following assistance was given in fiscal 2011-2012.
How We Help
Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$172,653.00
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,935.00
Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,740.00
Household goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,609.00
Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,108.00
Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,211.00
Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $836.00
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $568.00
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .$80,000.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$292,132.00
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 those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric 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.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store:
*clothing
*shoes
*household goods
*books
*toys
*furniture
*movies
*jewelry
