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Board Members Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Gerardo Rivera President ​ Deacon Charlie Buhay Spiritual Advisor ​ Janice Chatham District 4 President ​​ Milista Anderson At-Large Member Michael Zarich Vice President ​ Patricia Dornak District 1 President ​ Ladd Puskus District 5 President​ Chase Angelle At-Large Member Ajoy Menezes Treasurer ​​ Patricia Davis District 2 President ​ Robin Riley District 6 President ​ ​​ Maureen O'Connell, OP At-Large Member Connie Steward Secretary ​ Stacy Medrano District 3 President ​ Yolanda Capelo District 7 President ​ ​Ann Schorno* Executive Director​ Council Leadership Ann Schorno Executive Director Pura Santangelo Director of Membership Engagement Val Senegal Chief Program Officer Daniella Marquez Director of Development Kirk Vogeley Director of Finance

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Going to those in need since 1871. ​ Inspired by Gospel values, we grow spiritually through person-to-person service to all in need in our community. Our actions promote the dignity of the person and alleviate suffering and distress while addressing the conditions that cause them through systemic change. SUPPORT OUR MISSION Direct Aid Given in 2022 $12.9M Direct Aid Provided 98K People Served in 2023 >50 Conferences 10 Counties Served >2K Vincentians Great Nonprofits rated the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston as a "Top Rated Non-Profit." Thank you for your support. Read the reviews and share yours! REVIEWS The Society's programs and impact could not be possible without your donations. Lives are greatly impacted through your generosity. Read our recent Annual Report to learn more. 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Are you facing a distressing situation? ​ There may be a Conference in your area to perform a home visit to help you during your time of crisis. ​ Locate help in your zip code area: CALL HELPLINE Become an Ambassador for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by volunteering. ​ Become a Vincentian member. ​ Be someone's mentor or a program facilitator. ​ Share your time and talent now. JOIN THE SOCIETY FORBES Society of St. Vincent de Paul AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES 2023

Get Involved Don't waste time, talents or treasures. Share your gifts with the world. Invest in your community now. Which Path to Choose? Volunteers are not official members, known as Vincentians, but help provide assistance to those in need. ​ Vincentians are active or associate members of the Society who are called by God to grow in spirituality through friendships and service. ​ Special Occasion allows you to turn your next event into a celebration with an impact! Tell us some dates you would like to host your event, your zip code area, and how many family and friends will be joining you. ​ ​ VOLUNTEER VINCENTIAN SPECIAL OCCASION All volunteers are required to take the virtual Safe Haven training (also known as Safe Environment ) and authorize a background check. This must be renewed every 5 years . SAFE HAVEN No time to volunteer? DONATE Conferences A Conference is a parish or community-based chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. ​ There are currently more than 50 active Conferences operating throughout the Galveston-Houston. Each Conference has a leadership team: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Spiritual Advisor. ​ More than 2k Vincentians serving the needs of those in need. Elements of a Conference: Spirituality, Friendship, Service. ​ Vincentians A Vincentian is the name given to a commissioned member of the Society. Vincentians put their faith into action by responding to the needs of people regardless of race, creed, age, gender, or legal status. ​ The vocation of a Vincentian is to follow Christ through service to those in need and bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love. Members show their commitment by visiting people in their homes and performing special works to alleviate the suffering of those in crisis.

Home Visit From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic activity of Conferences has been visiting the needy in their homes. Start Now Home Visit Spirituality, Friendship and Service are the essence of Home visits. ​ By visiting homes, Vincentians are humanizing the response to the crisis by experiencing the person's living conditions and needs. ​ From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic activity of Conferences has been visiting those in need in their homes. ​ This is the clearest symbol of our Vincentian charism, which dictates the highest respect for the dignity of the poor. ​ It symbolizes our Vincentian commitment truly serve those in need. The essential elements of the Society are spirituality, friendship , and service. The Process 1. If you are requesting assistance, contact one of our Conferences to schedule a home visit . If you need help locating a Conference closest to your area, please call . 2. Vincentians will schedule and perform a Home Visit to listen, offer humble advice, and assess the situation to render assistance. 3. Vincentians will provide and coordinate support, then follow up with the family/ individual. Find Conference Temporary financial assistance is provided to immediately alleviate the suffering of families in distress once information has been obtained and verified by the service provider. Assistance varies from housing, utilities, and other basic needs . Financial assistance is always provided directly to the service provider, not the person in crisis Personal Encounters Vincentians humanize the experience of receiving aid during a crisis and disaster. Vincentians are not case workers. ​ They undergo special training to interact in a compassionate manner with diverse populations and communities across Greater Houston. Families are provided the dignity they deserve when Vincentians allow the Holy Spirit to guide their interactions.

Underserved Communities Where we serve determines what we see, and what we see ultimately shapes our actions as a Society. The Underserved Communities Initiative began in 2021 leveraging data from the Distressed Communities Index is a tool for measuring the comparative economic well-being of U.S. communities. A grant funding program for Conferences was launched in May 2022 to illuminate ground-level disparities across the Greater Houston areas. This funding is designated ONLY to zip code areas identified as "at-risk" or "distressed" with the intent to prevent the number of unhoused children, families, and senior citizens living on the streets of Houston. Purpose Create healthy, vibrant Conferences to continuously serve the Galveston-Houston area, and I ncrease the mission's impact in the at-risk and distressed communities. Grant Funded Conferences Holy Family - Galveston St. Ambrose St. Mary Purification - Third Ward St. Monica - Acres Homes St. Patrick - North Houston St. Philip Neri - Sunnyside St. Thomas the Apostle - Huntsville St. Thomas Aquinas - Sugarland St. Thomas More ​ 2022 Report 2023 Report Two grant cycles each year: ​ October - March April - September ​ Minimum Requirements Serve an "at-risk" or "distressed" zip code area. Utilize CMS for monthly reporting. Have a minimum of 8-11 members. Recently completed a Conference assessment or completed the Conference Revitalization process.

Financial Information Prudent stewardship and accountability is the Board's top priority. Careful management of operational resources in a business-like manner is necessary to continuously fulfill the mission of the Society. 2023 Annual Report 2023 Impact Report IRS and Accounting Documents: 501c3 Letter Form 990 Audit Report FORBES Society of St. Vincent de Paul AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES 2023

History In 1833, a 20-year-old college student and his friends began serving the poor in Paris, France. This was the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Today, there are more than 777,000 members serving in 149 countries around the globe. The Society arrived in the United States in 1845, where the first conference was formed in St. Louis, Missouri. The first presence of the Society in the Galveston-Houston area was in 1871 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Galveston. Today, there are 58 Conferences in the Galveston-Houston Council with more than 1,900 members growing spiritually through friendship and service to those in need. Timeline (1871-2021) Our Patrons & Founders The Society's Patron Saint St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. He was a man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world. St. Vincent de Paul Feast day is September 27th. The Society's Sister St. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660) had St. Vincent de Paul as her spiritual director. Her inherent desire to know and accomplish God's will blossomed into a life of ministry to those who were sick and destitute. Her contagious spirituality and strong, organizational ability led her to co-found with Vincent the Daughters of Charity, a group of sisters who serve the poor and who inspire our Society. St. Louise de Marillac Feast day is May 9th. The Society's Founder Blessed Frederic Ozanam (1813-1853) founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was a young Sorbonne student who met regularly with his fellow Catholic students to discuss the issues of their time. At one of their public meetings, a challenger admitted the Catholic Church, at one time, had been a great source of good, but asked, “What is your Church doing now?… Show us your works and we will believe you.” Unable to respond, Frédéric conceded. Shortly afterward, Frédéric and six friends created the Conference of Charity, with the purpose of serving the poor of Paris. Frédéric and his friends provided food, clothing, shelter, financial, and spiritual help. They also established tutoring programs and libraries. Blessed Frederic's Feast day is September 9th. The Society's Mentor Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC (1786 - 1856) was a Daughter of Charity who served for 54 years in the Mouffetard area, the most impoverished district of Paris. Emmanuel Bailly, the President of the Society, sent the founding members of the Society to Sister Rosalie for guidance and direction. Sending them on home visits, she formed them in the spirit of St. Vincent, teaching them how to serve the poor with respect and compassion. ​ Blessed Rosalie's Feast day is February 7th.

Vehicle Donations Frequently Asked Questions ​ 1. Why should you donate your unwanted car? The income generated from your vehicle donation is used to help those in need. 2. In what condition should my vehicle be in? No matter what condition your vehicle is in, the Society can use the value proceeds to help an individual or family get closer to self-sufficiency. 3. Where do I drop off my vehicle? You don’t. We pick it up for you – for FREE. 5. How will my vehicle donation help? The proceeds help our programs – Home Visit, Food Network, Voucher, and Disaster Relief. 6. Is my vehicle donation tax deductible? YES! Our National Vehicle Donation Program will send you a tax-deductible receipt. 7. What kind of vehicles do you accept? Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, and more. Ready to donate a vehicle? Start Process

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