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	faq The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international, non-profit organization consisting of men and women who wish to follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul and Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Click on "learn more" to find out why we're here, more about programs and services, how the community supports us, and a snapshot of our finances.
	Just the facts (and a few figures). An executive summary of St. Vincent de Paul.
	programs and services St. Vincent de Paul touches every aspect of the life for those who are struggling. From nourishing the hungry at a dining room, to caring for the sick in a free clinic; from providing shelter from the street at Ozanam Manor, to selling clothing and essentials for living. And at the very heart of these services, lie the conferences; the Vincentians at parishes throughout the Valley spread the mission, and personally visit the poor. .
	Shelters and clinics and stores, oh, my! Learn more about SVdP programs.
	letter from the board president In a runoff election in 2008, Joe Riley .of Our Lady of Lourdes conference in Sun City and Vice President of District 3, was elected Phoenix Diocesan Council President. Joe had previously been Vice President of the Council and a member of its Executive Committee, as well as serving as President of his conference, and Chairman of the Community Relations & Development Committee. He is also a mentor in the "One At A Time" Scholarship Program. Read about the inspiring vision Joe has for serving our poor, and the blessings and the difference this can make in your life.
	Meet Joe Riley, president of the SVdP Board.
	videos Documenting volunteers in action, annaul events and presentations, and just the daily chaos is part of the legacy here at SVdP. If you want to experience the good works and the passion that creates the SVdP culture, nothing delivers like our live, unscripted videos.
	Grab some popcorn. It's okay to put your feet on your desk.
	blog Keeping lines of communication open, welcoming feedback, and exchanging ideas – this is what makes St. Vincent de Paul unique. Helpingthepoor.org is a place where both first-time visitors and long-term ambassadors of SVdP can catch up on the latest happenings at SVdP and have their voices heard. All are welcome - talk to us! .
	Visit our blog and see what others have to say about what our work means to them.
	photo gallery A smile, a hug, a shared meal, compassionate medical care, shopping for clothing, holding a hand, a counseling session, sorting donations, volunteers serving together - these are the images that are visible each and every day at SVdP. They are snapshots of giving; snapshots of SVdP life.
	A picture tells a thousand words. Click here for War and Peace.
	svdp history From Paris to the World... The Society of St. Vincent de Paul began in Paris, France, in 1833 when a young law student at the Sorbonne, Frédéric Ozanam, was challenged during a debate to demonstrate what he and his fellow Catholic students were personally doing to help the poor in Paris. Ozanam, then 20, quickly formed an organization known as the "Conference of Chairity." The word spread and within a few years, grew to a group of over 600 Frenchmen, and eventually "leaped the pond" to St. Louis, MO in 1845. 178 years later, the Phoenix Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has 89 Conferences of Charity, over 2,500 active and associate members (Vincentians), and more than 6,000 volunteers.
	St. Vincent de Paul has a fascinating history. Learn about it here.
	newsletters SVdP has amazing stories to tell. From Nick Lowery's personal mission for bettering the community, to Dwyane Wade and his mom distributing blankets for the poor; from photos of a local Boy Scouts' visits, to the latest statistics in the economic outlook - the Vincentian Connection keeps you in the loop of SVdP. Connect with upcoming events, experience heart-breaking personal success stories, learn the history and the hope the SVdP community shares daily.
	You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to know more. View and download our newest printable newsletter or a recent back issue.
	printable brochures There's a lot to know about the works and opportunities at St. Vincent de Paul, so we'll make it easy for you. Some of the topics we cover include a Corporate brochure, Volunteer Opportunities, Special Works Ministries, Ozanam Manor, Virginia G. Piper Medical and Dental Clinic, and Voice of the Poor.
	Download a brochure or annual report to learn more about any aspect of St. Vincent de Paul.

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