Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Who we are
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international voluntary Catholic Christian organization. Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul (or “Vincentians” ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.You can read about the Society by going on-line at www.svdpoc.org (Orange County) orwww.svdpusa.org (National)
What we do
The mission of the Society is a provide material, financial and spiritual help to the poor and needy of this community. We help by home visits to administer financial/other aid in accordance with St. Vincent de Paul Society guidelines.
Some services of the Society are the following:
- Provide food vouchers
- Pay utility bills
- Pay medical expenses
- Find housing and work for the needy
- Help with transportation for the sick and needy
- Support in a crisis
- Referrals for abuse victims
Sometimes it is just a visit to a neighbor- one who had a death or illness in their family.
We share our resources. Second Harvest Food Bank is owned by SVDP Society and is located at the old El Toro Marine Base. This food bank is 126,000 sq ft. warehouse used to feed the poor in Orange County. See details of our food delivery program.
How to contact us
All services are kept confidential so as to protect the client’s identity. You may refer the needy or call for help at this contact number: (949) 854-1000 ext. 236 and leave a message. The phone is periodically on weekdays and someone from our team will call you back!
Aileen Fuentes, Conference President