Thrifting, an alternative to tariff riddled retail

Publications & Outreach

As the world economy braces for potentially prolonged trade negotiations, U.S consumers are already feeling the pinch of tariffs on imports, primarily from China. Everyday items such as electronics, clothing, and furniture are all coming with an elevated price tag as...

SVdP unveils new Schlies Resource Center at ESS

Publications & Outreach, Self-Sufficiency

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County (SVdP), the area’s largest nonprofit human- services provider, announces the opening of a new hub that will bring together other area nonprofits and agencies to provide services for local residents in need, all in one convenient...

SVdP to open cooling center during heat wave

Emergency Assistance, Publications & Outreach

EUGENE — St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) will open a cooling shelter at Lane Events Center and take other steps to protect program clients, community members and staff from excessive heat in the forecast this weekend. Here’s an overview of SVdP sites...

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County gives away $528,864 worth of items through voucher program

Donations, Emergency Assistance, Publications & Outreach, Uncategorized

More than a thrift store When we say we are more than a thrift store, what exactly do we mean? Is it because we carry a wide selection of furniture and appliances to meet every budget? Is it because we are also the largest used book seller in Lane County? Or because...

Residents sought for home rehabilitation

Affordable Housing, Emergency Assistance, New Developments, Publications & Outreach, Self-Sufficiency, Uncategorized

Homeowners in the Oakridge-Westfir areas who need help to make health- and safety-oriented home repairs are sought to complete a simple assessment form for the Regional Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (RHRP). St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP),...

Unwrap the December issue of St. Vinnie’s Voice!

Publications & Outreach

If you’ve already subscribed to our mailing list, the new issue of our printed newsletter, St. Vinnie’s Voice, will arrive in your mailbox soon. The December 2022 publication includes some exciting news, program updates, and service statistics, and explores many ways...