Oregon's First Lady Cylvia Hayes visited recently so Terry McDonald put her to work on the garneter.
Oregon's First Lady Cylvia Hayes visited recently so Terry McDonald put her to work on the garneter.
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St. Vincent de Paul is Lane County’s largest nonprofit human services organization, helping over 84,000 people annually. We accomplish our mission in six core areas: Affordable Housing, Emergency Services, Homeless Services, Recycling Programs, Retail Thrift Stores, and Self-Sufficiency Services.

Recent News:

Oregon’s First Lady Visits SVdP, Leaves “Hugely Impressed”

Oregon's First Lady throws the switch on the Mattress Factory garneter.

Coinciding with announcement of a second round of funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to expand sustainable enterprise across the U.S., St. Vincent de Paul was honored on May 16 by a visit from Oregon’s First Lady who's spearheading the State's Prosperity Initiative.

Parking Spot A Long Time Coming, Gone Too Soon

Paul does handyman work while looking for a steadier job.

Paul spent a year moving from one spot to another while waiting for legal parking through St. Vinnie's Overnight Parking Program. In this video, Paul tells what that's like, how the Overnight Parking Program helped, and what he'll do now that his 90-day stay is up.

Egan Volunteers Celebrate Another Winter Well Done

Egan volunteers sporting new EWC shirts.

A couple dozen volunteers turned out April 27 to share a potluck meal and the satisfaction of having made a significant difference this past winter for 672 people – the 672 who took shelter at the Egan Warming Centers on one or more nights in late December and January. All told Egan volunteers provided 2,470 beds and 4,940 meals on nights when the temperatures were expected to drop below 30 degrees.

Retail Staff Grows Down The Road In Oakridge

Three dozen employees, spouses and kids represented St. Vinnie's growing presence.

“Let the Good Times Grow” was the perfect hook for St. Vinnie’s entry in Oakridge’s 2013 Tree Planting Festival Grand Parade.