family club

so much more than a soup kitchen

St. Vincent de Paul started in Arizona in 1947 with a soup kitchen in downtown Phoenix.

Since then, the organization has grown to offer dozens of services and programs for the working poor and homeless in the state. 

From a children’s dental program to the Family Evening Meal service at the Watkins campus, families with children will find abundant resources.

enriching programming for kids and adults

One resource for working families with kids is the Family Evening Meal service.

This "for families only" dining room does much more than serve a hot meal. Volunteers play games and read books with the children. There are puppet shows and science demonstrations. A First Friday's Kids Art Show showcases the artistic talents of the young dinner guests.

Parents aren't left out - they can take advantage of games, exercise classes, or English classes after dinner is done.

social services for dining room guests

All dining room locations offer on-site referrals for additional assistance.

Employment-related services, transportation, utilities assistance, and housing assistance are available.

a volunteer driven model

St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated not only to serving those in need, but also to providing others with the opportunity to serve. It a place that people can make a difference. 

In a typical year, more than 100,000 volunteers put in more than 700,000 hours to help those in need.

With the help of thousand of donors and volunteers each year, St. Vincent de Paul is able to reach out and improve our community, one life at a time.

teachers with passion

St. Vincent de Paul uses volunteer mentors in many capacities.

It seems though, that the ones teaching children could have the farthest-reaching effect.

Volunteer teachers come to the Family Dinner Service and give Math or Science demonstrations to the children after the meal. Volunteer mentors in the after school Shifting Gears program teach low-income kids new skills and build relationships.

Lastly, students in the One at a Time Financial Assistance program are assigned mentors to be a source of knowledge, experience, and support to help student clients keep progressing in their education.