Dueling Hobbits Key To A Moment In Time
St. Vincent de Paul's efforts on behalf of homeless families mirror the numbers: More than ever and expanding. We can't raise enough money to solve the problem of homelessness, but as always we're giving it our best! This year's A Moment In Time features Dueling Hobbits and other great surprises. Join us on Nov. 1 for a memorable, meaningful evening that truly changes the outlook for families seeking to improve their circumstances.
From Rough Ground A Stately Myrtlewood
Set against matching gray clouds, the stately Myrtlewood building loomed large over an appreciative crowd of affordable-housing advocates and soon-to-be tenants who gathered Oct. 9 to celebrate its completion. Developed by St. Vincent de Paul in partnership with the Church of the Brethren, the Myrtlewood is located near 10th and Main in Springfield and adds to that neighborhood 35 affordable units in an attractive, energy-efficient building.
First Place Annex Houses, Expands Night Shelter
As luck would have it, American Journalist Rick Dancer has been to the Annex and has this report on how the services of the Night Shelter program will be expanded in this single location.
